Marketing and Event Planner - Traffic Incident Management

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Marketing and Event Planner for Traffic Incident Management to join our team! In this role, you will advance stakeholder engagement through marketing and planned events.

The Marketing and Event Planner will support statewide Traffic Incident Management (TIM) initiatives by leading the planning and delivery of key stakeholder events and communications, including retreats, conferences, executive briefing breakfasts, committee meetings, and related outreach activities.

This role will coordinate events, develop marketing and outreach materials, manage sponsorships and registrations, and enhance engagement through web, newsletter, and social media content.

The Marketing and Event Planner will be responsible for:

Event Planning & Execution

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver major TIM-related events, including: Conferences, Executive events for transportation/public safety leaders, Strategic Planning retreats, and/or Monthly and quarterly board and TIM meetings
• Coordinate full event logistics: venue selection and reservations, agendas, speaker coordination, attendee communications, registrations, and on-site facilitation.
• Document event attendance and discussions; prepare and distribute summary notes and action items.
• Coordinate with event sponsors and vendors from planning to execution
• Coordinate with venue on meeting rooms, food, etc. (to include venue contract review to include food, A/V, etc.)

Event Marketing, Communications & Outreach

• Support communications for distribution of periodic newsletters, ensuring posting and archiving on program websites.
• Draft and coordinate social media content for approved platforms, ensuring all content receives required approvals prior to posting.
• Coordinate with with team and stakeholders to advance internal and external communication strategies, including outreach to public safety, transportation, and other TIM partners.
• Develop and support outreach materials (e.g., flyers, digital content, presentations) for TIM initiatives, training, conferences, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Required Education and Experience:

• An undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience
• Proven track record of building and sustaining engagement and event attendance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Highly organized individual with attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative problem solver

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous experience supporting a public-facing project/entity
• Previous experience on a similar Traffic Incident Management or similar Transportation Program

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see what''s next!

Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $111,300.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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