Marketing Specialist, Events Planner

Job Description: • Own and lead the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies to support event goals, including attendee acquisition, brand visibility, and stakeholder engagement. • Design and implement signage and branding strategies that align with event themes and client objectives. • Create and manage multi-channel marketing campaigns (email, social media, digital, print) to drive attendance and awareness. • Oversee the production and quality control of marketing collateral, including brochures, signage, digital content, and promotional materials. • Draft and review messaging to ensure consistency with client voice, branding, and outreach goals. • Oversee and manage the work of creative agencies, ensuring alignment with strategy, quality standards, and budget constraints. • In partnership with the Program Manager/Senior Event Manager, co-lead the planning and logistics for small- and large-scale events, including conferences, summits, and stakeholder engagements. • Independently lead the promotion and execution of events, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and audience engagement targets. • Develop and implement a sponsorship strategy to attract, secure, and manage sponsor relationships. • Design and manage a compelling awards ceremony strategy, including program flow, branding, and recognition elements. • Collaborate with the core team to create speaker packages, manage speaker logistics, and ensure a seamless speaker experience. • Provide on-site event support, including coordination of logistics, signage, registration, and vendor management. • Participate in venue walkthroughs and advise on event layout, branding, and attendee experience. • Anticipate and mitigate potential issues or delays to ensure smooth execution and high-quality outcomes. • Leverage event technology platforms (e.g., Cvent or similar) to manage registration, engagement, reporting, and analytics. • Collaborate with platform providers to support website design, user experience, and accessibility compliance. • Ensure all digital and print assets meet federal branding and accessibility standards (e.g., 508 compliance). • Comfortable using design technology platforms such as Canva, Figma, and similar tools to support the creation of visually compelling and brand-aligned marketing and event materials. • Serve as a client-facing lead for marketing and event communications, providing regular updates and strategic recommendations. • Manage timelines, budgets, and performance metrics for marketing and event initiatives. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across marketing, logistics, and client goals. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, or a related field. • Minimum of 10 years of experience in marketing and event management, with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding attendance and engagement goals. • Proven ability to develop and execute integrated marketing and signage strategies for high-profile events. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences. • Strong attention to detail and quality control skills to ensure high-quality deliverables. Benefits: • N/A Apply tot his job