Apply now: Event Marketing Specialist, location is Remote (EST) or Local DMV.The start date is July 20th for this 4-month contract position.
Job Title: Event Marketing SpecialistLocation-Type: Remote (EST) or Local DMV (Reston, VA — hybrid Tues/Thurs if local)Start Date Is: July 20thDuration: Contract, 4 monthsCompensation Range: $35-40/hr W2Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Job Description:
- Support the planning, development, and execution of marketing and communications activities for meeting and conference-related marketing initiatives, including managing exhibit booths and creating marketing materials
- Develop and execute event and sponsorship plans to ensure successful delivery
- Manage logistics for each event and sponsorship, including budgeting, venue selection, vendor relationships, shipping of materials and booths, and print production
- Coordinate cross-functionally with event staff, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure events run smoothly
- Communicate key logistics and expectations to staff and stakeholders across multiple concurrent events
- Monitor and analyze event and sponsorship metrics to evaluate performance and effectiveness
- Establish and maintain relationships with key sponsors, partners, and stakeholders
- Maintain records of event and sponsorship activities, including budgets, contracts, and invoices
- Support pre-event email communications and coordinate with marketing/communications team for brand consistency
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required (Marketing, English, or related field)
- 4 years of experience in event planning or marketing/communications related to event execution
- Proven experience managing tradeshows and concurrent event logistics in a large/enterprise corporate environment
- Experience executing contracts, processing invoices, and owning attendee communications
- Familiarity with project management or requisition/approval tools (e.g., Asana or similar)
- Experience with event tracking software
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to work with difficult stakeholders and confidently advocate for area of expertise
- Energetic, self-starter and resourceful problem solver with attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the energy industry
- Experience with Marketo or similar email marketing platforms