Marketing & Events Coordinator

NCTCOG • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

The Workforce Development Department (also known as Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas) is seeking a Marketing & Events Coordinator to support and join the Community Engagement & External Affairs team of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. The Marketing & Events Coordinator is responsible for various projects including coordinating large-scale hiring events, the annual awards luncheon, employer events, webinars, and other organizational events from planning through execution. This role involves managing the procurement process for event venues and vendors, recruiting and managing volunteers, supporting the development and distribution of e-newsletters, and developing awareness campaigns and communication materials. The coordinator will also build and maintain relationships with community members and partners, communicate the value of workforce services, conduct market research, and analyze data related to events and outreach efforts to recommend improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing or related area.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, creative, and have the ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of CRM and Constant Contact preferred.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate large-scale hiring events, the annual awards luncheon, employer events, webinars, and other organizational events from planning through execution.
• Manage the procurement process for event venues and vendors, ensuring logistics are handled efficiently.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support activities and events.
• Support the development and distribution of e-newsletters in coordination with an external vendor.
• Develop awareness campaigns, publications, and communication materials to increase understanding of programs and services, working with vendors and partners as needed.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community members, leaders, and partner organizations.
• Communicate the value of workforce services to community members and partners through in-person and digital channels, keeping messaging accurate and consistent.
• Conduct market research to identify gaps in program awareness and better understand target audiences.
• Compile and analyze data related to events and outreach efforts, using metrics and feedback to measure results and recommend improvements.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance (monthly premium paid by NCTCOG 100% for employees, shared for families)
• Life insurance coverage (employer paid, 2 times annual salary)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• Specified holidays
• Phone allowance
• Defined contribution retirement plan (NCTCOG contributes 12%, employees contribute 6%)
• Employee assistance program
• Prepaid legal services
• Lunch and learn seminars
• Alternate work schedules
• Alternate commute programs
• On-site gym
• Professional development opportunities (online and classroom sessions)
• Reimbursement for applicable professional development expenses, professional memberships, and licenses
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level