Marketing and Workforce Development Specialist

Job Title: Marketing & Workforce Development Specialist

Industry: Electrical Construction / Engineering Services

Location (City, State): Fairfax, VA (relocating to Chantilly, VA)

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $80,000 – $90,000 annually

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (some flexibility available)

Benefits:

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

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established electrical construction and contracting organization serving the Washington, DC metro area. Due to continued growth, they are building out a dedicated marketing function to support business expansion and community engagement efforts. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and evolving team where new ideas are encouraged.

Job Description:

The Marketing & Workforce Development Specialist will play a key role in supporting brand growth and talent pipeline initiatives. This position blends marketing coordination, event planning, and community outreach with light administrative support. The ideal candidate will help strengthen the company’s visibility while contributing to recruiting and workforce development efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute hiring events such as career fairs, networking opportunities, and campus outreach initiatives
• Partner with schools, trade programs, and community organizations to promote career opportunities
• Assist in building programs that support workforce readiness and candidate engagement
• Maintain and grow the company’s presence across digital platforms and social media channels
• Create marketing materials, including promotional content, proposals, and presentations
• Support website updates and ensure content remains current and engaging
• Collaborate with internal teams to align marketing efforts with hiring needs
• Track and manage candidate pipelines and maintain recruiting-related documentation
• Assist with planning and coordinating project photography and branding initiatives
• Provide occasional front office support, including greeting visitors and handling communications
• Contribute to special projects and additional initiatives as needed

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of experience in marketing, with exposure to recruiting or talent coordination preferred
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content development
• Experience supporting events such as career fairs or community outreach initiatives
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative mindset with a proactive, self-starter attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with design tools (e.g., Adobe InDesign) is a plus
• Understanding of basic recruiting processes and candidate management
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field preferred

Additional Details:

• Full-time, onsite position
• Team environment: ~50 employees in office, 300+ company-wide
• Reports to a hands-off manager who values autonomy and initiative
• Interview process includes virtual and onsite interviews
• Target start date: Early April
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Office relocation to Chantilly, VA expected mid-year

Perks:

• Opportunity to help shape and grow a newly established marketing function
• High visibility role with direct impact on company growth
• Collaborative environment with leadership access
• Creative freedom to build programs and processes from the ground up
• Mix of marketing, recruiting, and community engagement experience