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The Thrasher Group is seeking a highly organized, energetic, and adaptable Events and Marketing Specialist to join our in-house marketing team. This role is perfect for a resourceful professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys wearing many hats. From coordinating internal events to managing client-facing conferences, this role supports nearly every corner of the business and offers opportunities for creativity, strategic thinking, relationship building, and problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Event Planning & Execution

• Coordinate and execute a wide range of events, including company picnics, open houses, ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, golf outings, client appreciation events, and industry tradeshows and conferences.
• Manage logistics such as registration, booth materials, travel arrangements, hotel blocks, catering, guest lists, vendor communication, and more.
• Maintain a robust events calendar - breaking down details and deadlines - and prioritize overlapping timelines effectively.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for both internal staff and external partners related to events.
• Work together with internal teams to plan and execute relationship-focused strategies around key events.
• Represent the company at events as needed, with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Marketing & Content Support

• Capture and organize event content for social media, working alongside our digital team to tell stories and build excitement pre- and post-event.
• Assist in brainstorming and implementing creative digital follow-ups to extend event impact.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on proposal development, contributing to writing, formatting, and assembling materials.

Administrative & General Marketing Tasks

• Help manage event inventory, organize promotional and booth materials, and ensure supplies are ordered and prepped for upcoming engagements.
• Occasionally assist with basic graphic design in Canva, write short press releases, or coordinate delivery of client gifts and marketing collateral.
• Support the broader marketing team as needed with other creative projects and outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field preferred
• 13 years of relevant experience in marketing, events, or communications
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and timelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Friendly, outgoing, and confident in interacting with internal team members and external clients
• Ability to accept feedback with a growth mindset and remain composed under pressure
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Canva, and social media platforms preferred
• Occasional travel including potential evenings and weekends may be required for event attendance and execution

What Were Looking For Youre a people-person with a marketing brain and a calendar in hand. You thrive in active environments, can adapt on the fly, and multi-task with ease. Youre as comfortable chatting with a CEO as you are packing up giveaway bags. You bring ideas to the table and then roll up your sleeves to make them happen. Why Thrasher? At The Thrasher Group, we believe in creating communities through thoughtful design, engineering, and relationships. Youll join a marketing team that values collaboration, creativity, and a strong work ethicand youll play a visible role in helping us tell our story and engage with clients across the region. Seniority level

• Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Civil Engineering

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