Marketing and Events Specialist

RJW Logistics Group•Elk Grove Township, IL

1d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Marketing & Events Specialist owns and leads RJW’s internal marketing and employee engagement programs, as well as the company’s events and sponsorship strategy. This role is responsible for developing and executing high-impact initiatives that support company culture, employee programs, brand visibility, and strategic growth objectives. Reporting directly to the Director of Marketing, the Marketing & Events Specialist is accountable for outcomes, timelines, budgets, and program performance, and serves as the primary point of ownership for internal communications programs and event-related initiatives across the organization. Exercises independent judgment and discretion in determining internal communications, events, and sponsorship priorities without routine Director approval, within established business objectives. Authorized to approve program expenditures and vendor engagements within an approved budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field.
2+ years of relevant marketing, communications, or event-related experience.
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and make decisions that impact program direction and resource allocation.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented, proactive
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of Specialists, clients, and customers.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to determine “root cause” of problem and determine corrective action.
Ability to be discerning and use proper judgment when solving complex problems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
General understanding of Adobe Creative Suite.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Must be articulate and comfortable speaking in front of others.
Regularly works in an indoor/office environment and required to sit and/or use repetitive hand motion.
Frequently required to talk, hear, stand and walk.
Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required.
Must be able to work under stressful situations, have good cognitive skills, maintain work accuracy, and the ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time.
Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances.

Responsibilities

Own the strategy, planning, and execution of internal marketing and employee engagement programs, including ongoing initiatives and major company-wide communications.
Develop comprehensive internal communication strategies that align with organizational priorities, leadership messaging, and RJW’s brand standards.
Own RJW’s event and sponsorship portfolio, including strategy, selection, execution, and post-event evaluation.
Lead all aspects of event planning and execution for hosted events, trade shows, and sponsored engagements, with full accountability for timelines, deliverables, and results.
Oversee tracking and analysis of marketing performance metrics related to internal campaigns, events, and sponsorships to measure effectiveness and inform strategic decisions.
Provide direction and guidance for GEO-related initiatives and ensure alignment with broader marketing strategies.
Oversee creative asset needs related to internal marketing and events, coordinating with internal resources and external vendors to ensure quality and brand consistency.