Technical Writer jobs in Santa Maria, CA

Description

CANNON’S CULTURE provides exciting opportunities for professional growth and outlets for team building. We strive to provide opportunity for personal growth and a balance between personal and professional life. Not only do we work together, but we also enjoy spending time together outside of work. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.

SINCE 1976, we have provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. With offices throughout California, we continue to grow! 

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING a TECHNICAL WRITER / PROPOSAL COORDINATOR for one of our California offices.  

• San Luis Obispo is on the beautiful central coast of California, has scenic beaches, is surrounded by the wine country, and offers endless recreational opportunities. 
• Irvine offers warm weather, beautiful scenery, and is one of the top bicycling cities with close to 300 miles of on-road bicycle lanes and 45 miles of mountain bike trails. It’s one of the safest communities and the public schools have consistently ranked among the best in California.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE 

Assisting with the coordination, compilation, and final production of proposals, reports, papers, and awards with minimal supervision from the Marketing Director. The Technical Writer/Proposal Coordinator will be a highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative and has a willingness to learn. 

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in an administrative, writing, or proposal coordination role. 
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or Communications preferred, or 3 years of equivalent work experience. 
• Must have strong writing and organizational skills. 
• Experience using graphic file types, such as JPG, TIFF, EPS, and KMZ.
• Advanced knowledge in Adobe InDesign, MS Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Google Earth.
• Must be able to type at least 35 wpm.
• Familiarity with scanners, copiers, and printers.
• Writing samples will be requested. 

WE OFFER competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, work environment.
 

Equal Employment Opportunity, M-F-disability-protected veteran status