Marketing & Workforce Development Specialist

Job Title: Marketing & Workforce Development Specialist

Industry: Construction / Engineering Services

Location (city, state): Fairfax, VA

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $80,000 – $90,000 (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8a - 4p

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a growing organization in the electrical construction and engineering space that is expanding its internal marketing capabilities. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to help establish and shape a developing marketing and workforce outreach function.

Job Description:

The Marketing & Workforce Development Specialist will support brand growth and talent pipeline initiatives through a mix of marketing strategy, event coordination, and community engagement. This individual will play a key role in building relationships, enhancing visibility, and supporting early-stage recruiting efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute recruiting events including career fairs, networking events, and campus outreach
• Develop partnerships with educational institutions and community organizations
• Support candidate engagement efforts and maintain communication with prospective talent
• Assist in identifying hiring needs and developing outreach strategies
• Create and implement marketing campaigns to support business growth and brand awareness
• Manage website updates and oversee social media presence
• Design and produce marketing materials and promotional content
• Coordinate project-related photography and branding initiatives
• Provide light administrative/front office support as needed
• Contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives
  
  

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of experience in marketing, with some exposure to recruiting or workforce engagement
• Experience planning events or managing community outreach initiatives
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and content creation
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with a creative and proactive mindset
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience in construction, engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign or similar design tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field
  
  

Additional Details:

• Fully on-site position in Fairfax, VA
• Team size: approximately 50 employees in-office, with a larger field workforce
• Reports to a manager with a hands-off leadership style, encouraging autonomy
• Interview process includes virtual and in-person interviews
  
  

Perks:

• Opportunity to build and shape a brand-new function within the organization
• High visibility role with direct impact on company growth
• Collaborative environment with leadership support and autonomy
• Strong opportunity for career growth and skill development
  
  

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.