Recruitment Marketing and Event Manager

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Akima is seeking a creative and strategic Recruitment Marketing and Events Manager to elevate our employer brand, attract top talent nationwide and support internal senior‑level events. This dual role combines recruitment marketing and event management to position Akima as an employer of choice in the federal contracting and government services space.

• Event Planning and Implementation:
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute job fairs, virtual/hybrid hiring events, and high‑level internal/employee events across the U.S.
  • Implement detailed tracking tools to meet deadlines and ensure all event logistics are successful (catering, A/V, registration, venue selection, etc.).
  • Support senior executives with programming, speaking, travel and onsite event needs.
  • Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure high‑quality experiences for candidates and employees.
• Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment marketing strategy to promote Akima as an employer of choice.
  • Research recruitment opportunities and propose applicable job fair calendars.
  • Create landing pages, social media content, email campaigns, blogs and other materials using Hub Spot, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and AI tools (ChatGPT, MS CoPilot, etc.).
  • Manage multi‑channel campaigns across Linked In, Instagram, Glassdoor, X, Tik Tok, and other candidate engagement platforms.
  • Design and produce creative marketing collateral, including swag, banners, trifolds, and videos.
• Strategy & Analytics:
  • Collaborate with HR, recruiting teams and Mar Com to identify innovative marketing solutions supporting business objectives.
  • Track and analyze campaign and event performance to optimize efforts and use employee survey results to develop recommendations.
  • Research and establish strategic partnerships to enhance talent acquisition, company promotion, and internal event efforts.
  • Innovate creative solutions to strengthen Akima’s recruitment presence and employer brand for both internal and external audiences.
  • Perform strategic planning and logistics aligned with high‑level objectives before, during, and after events.
• Project Management &
  
  Collaboration:
  • Manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment with precision and creativity.
  • Assist with general marketing, communications, and employee engagement initiatives as needed.
  • Utilize internal tools to manage workflows and production efficiencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in recruitment or talent marketing, employer branding, and event planning (government contracting experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of recruitment processes, candidate selection methods, and federal hiring practices.
• Experience with event coordination, logistics and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms, recruitment tools, and marketing platforms such as Linked In, Glassdoor, Hub Spot, Instagram, X, Tik Tok and others.
• Proficient in Office 365, with familiarity using AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft CoPilot.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel 10‑25% and lift up to 40 lbs for event setups.
• Creative problem‑solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
• This hybrid position requires living within commuting distance from Herndon, VA.

• Experience using AI tools for content creation, campaign optimization, or candidate engagement.
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite and video editing.
• Experience with event management software (Cvent, Bizzabo, One Cause, or similar).
• Web development or basic coding experience.
• Experience creating progressive marketing collateral for recruitment events, including signage, banners, and branded swag.
• Demonstrated experience in federal contracting, cleared talent, defense sector recruitment marketing, and event management.
• Ability to review contracts, negotiate with vendors, and manage budgets for marketing campaigns and events.

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