What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Marketing Specialist position at Millennium Corporation?
Overview
For two decades, Millennium Corporation has been operating on the leading edge of cybersecurity. Our elite team of more than 400 experts has an unparalleled record of performance supporting Red Team Operations, Defensive Cyber Operations, Software Engineering, and Technical Engineering. With the largest contingent of contracted Red Team operators in the DoD, we provide an unmatched level of threat intelligence and battle-tested experience for customers in both the DoD and federal civilian markets.
What We Believe
Millennium is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Responsibilities
Millennium Corporation is seeking a creative Event Marketing Specialist to join our dynamic team. The position is hybrid from our Crystal City HQ.
This multi-faceted role is pivotal in ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and execution of industry tradeshows and our employee-focused corporate events. In this role, you will coordinate and execute tradeshows and corporate events that showcase Millennium's capabilities by managing logistics, vendor relationships, and promotional materials while staying within budget. The ideal candidate will create memorable experiences that align with company goals and enhance employee engagement.
Key Duties-
Tradeshow Management
- Coordinate with group managers, business development, and subject matter experts to determine tradeshow needs and objectives
- Manage all pre-show logistics including booth space reservation, electrical requirements, signage, etc.
- Register company attendees, assign roles and responsibilities, and manage their overall participation
- Lead planning meetings to ensure alignment on tradeshow goals and execution
- Work with Marketing to produce marketing assets such as collateral, signage, electronic media assets
- Collaborate with the other departments to develop promotional strategies, including social media, email campaigns, and other marketing materials to enhance event visibility and attendance.
- Source, order, and manage promotional items for distribution
- Plan and execute networking events, including theme development, food & beverage ordering, furniture layout, and decor
- Oversee on-site event operations, including setup, registration, attendee management, and troubleshooting
- Coordinate efficient booth tear-down and material handling and shipping logistics
- Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement for future events.
Employee Event Planning & Execution
- Plan and execute internal employee corporate events, ensuring they meet organizational objectives and goals
- Develop event concepts and themes that align with company culture
- Create detailed event plans, timelines, and manage all aspects of event execution
- Collaborating with vendors and suppliers for promotional items, catering, decorations, and other event-related services
- Managing event logistics, including venue selection, transportation, and accommodation arrangements
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Desired Qualifications:
- Proven experience managing tradeshow logistics and execution, preferably in a corporate or defense industry setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Willingness to travel to event locations (approximately 10% travel)
Business Development
Assist with Business Development activities as required to support Millennium's strategic business objectives, which may include but not limited to participation in technical interviews, creation of technical documentation, general proposal writing support and proposal color reviews.
Physical Requirements
- Must be comfortable with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds at a time.
Travel Requirements
10%
