Marketing Event Specialist

Marketing Event Specialist Location: New Jersey (remote)Ready to make a difference?If you’re passionate about marketing and have marketing and/or advertising experience, we want you as part of our team! Our award-winning energy marketing team is growing and in search of a Marketing Specialist who is passionate about advertising and marketing and excited to learn and build a long-term career. We push the marketing and digital world forward, using technology and creativity to connect people with products and services to help better their lives and the environment. We’re looking for talented people ready to fulfill their potential. The Marketing Specialist will be part of the energy account services team and will work on planning, development, and implementation of marketing and advertising strategies and communications activities to support our energy efficiency efforts with a utility in NJ. The account services team manages all aspects of marketing to include advertising, strategic planning, research, social media, events, outreach, and partnerships. To implement marketing campaigns, the team works with a 150-person creative and paid media services group. We help our clients and communities use less energy, save money, and help the environment through the development, implementation and refinement of marketing and outreach initiatives. We are looking for someone who is as passionate about our work as we are and has the skills and attitude to be successful. The right candidate should be a marketing generalist who knows how to work with experts, including paid media and creative teams to achieve our goals. This position will be based in NJ, but will be a work-from-home position.Why you will love working here:Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balanceInvestment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunitiesInvestment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase PlanAnd many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)What you will be doing:Lead and support the planning, development, and implementation of marketing events, sponsorships, and advertising strategies to promote energy efficiency programs. Develop and manage a strategic marketing event calendar through client collaboration and market research. Coordinate event logistics including staffing, subcontractor management, and use of online event management platforms. Develop training resources and onboard event staff and brand ambassadors. Contribute to annual marketing plans by helping define strategic priorities, target audiences, and campaign themes. Manage creative projects including client reviews for new materials across both digital and traditional channels. Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to ensure campaign alignment with program goals and branding standards. Support data analysis and performance tracking for marketing strategies and develop and present reporting dashboards and overviews for event results. Serve as a liaison between ICF and utility clients such as PSE&G, ensuring responsive communication and strategic alignment. Participate in recurring meetings with subcontractors, partners, and clients to review progress and resolve issues. Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful execution. Minimal local travel is required (less than 20%)What we need you to have (minimum qualifications): A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, or related majors. (applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)  2+ years of working experience in marketing, advertising, client management, or related field; experience working in consumer marketing at an advertising agency is a plus.Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.What we would like you to have:Strong attention to accuracy; detail oriented. Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to effectively prioritize tasks to meet aggressive deadlines. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.  Strong motivation and ability to learn and understand new concepts and strategies. Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment.  Demonstrated ability to work virtually, including screen shares, video calls, and online collaboration. Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, M365Copilot). Preferred Skills/Experience:  Experience working in a fast paced, deadline driven, multi-tasked environment.  Experience working with and developing Excel spreadsheets to interpret data. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Event planning experience preferred.  General knowledge of the energy industry. Working at ICFICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.  Candidate AI Usage PolicyAt ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.   Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:$60,663.00 - $103,128.00New Jersey Remote Office (NJ99)