About BlueForge Alliance (BFA)  

BlueForge Alliance is an agile program integrator positioned to meet the intense and urgent demand to build capacity for the defense industrial base. We are a unifying organization converging technology, manufacturing, economics, and state and federal government to provide a forward-facing, federated umbrella with national visibility.  

As a non-profit, neutral convener, BlueForge Alliance aligns strategy with execution to coordinate regional stakeholders, assess and propose high-value efforts, and rapidly establish and deploy U.S. Department of Defense investments. By streamlining competing priorities and viewpoints, we aim to increase manufacturing capacity and technology adoption, boost the number of available suppliers and diversify investment into the defense industrial base.  

Position Description

The Marketing & Communications – Events position will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing events aimed at promoting and enhancing the BlueForge Alliance brand and image. This role requires strong project management, communication, and organizational skills to ensure seamless delivery of events that meet the needs of various stakeholders. In addition to the following details, by being a BlueForger, you will be expected to uphold and exemplify our values of Belonging, Selfless Service, Integrity, Leadership, Respect, and Excellence. We uphold these values upon a backbone of humility driven by a culture of safety, vulnerability, and purpose. In this role you will:   

• Event planning and coordination - Plan and oversee logistics for various events including conferences, seminars, product launches, trade shows, exhibitions, sporting events, and online webinars. This includes managing vendor relationships, venue sourcing and selection, booking and coordinating equipment, preparing budgets, and negotiating contracts. 
• Marketing and Communications – In coordination with internal and external stakeholders, develop and implement effective marketing communications strategies and tactics through various channels to promote events. This includes creating promotional materials, writing press releases, developing social media campaigns and email marketing campaigns, and managing website content for event-based pages while adhering to brand and messaging guidelines. 
• Attendee Management - Plan and manage the registration process for attendees, including online registration systems, payment processing, and communication to registrants. Ensure that attendees receive accurate and timely information about the event, including logistical details, agendas, and reminders. 
• Onsite Event Management - Manage all onsite event operations, including registration desk staffing, vendor management, signage, seating arrangements, catering, and audio/visual requirements. Work with other staff or contractors to ensure a high-quality event experience for attendees. 
• Post-Event Reporting - Evaluate the effectiveness of events by creating and presenting post-event reports that analyze event attendance, revenue generated, social media engagement, and other performance metrics. Use the feedback to improve future events and enhance the company's marketing communications strategy. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, hospitality, or related field and 3+ years of experience; or equivalent. 
• Proven and strong experience in event planning & logistics, including contract negotiation, venue sourcing, catering, and audio/visual requirements. 
• Strong project management skills, ability to manage multiple events/projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines simultaneously. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective public speaking and negotiation skills. 
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to handle stressful situations and offer solutions proactively. 
• Proficient in MS Office and event-management software. 
• Energetic, creative, dependable, and able to work with a team to meet organizational goals. 
• Knowledge of branding/communications strategy and its impact on consumer behavior. 
• Experience with social media marketing, email marketing, & digital marketing. 

Salary & Benefits

Expected Salary Range $50,000-70,000 depending on position and qualifications

BFA has a competitive benefits package that includes: 

• Health, dental, and vision plans 
• 401k matching program 
• Generous PTO package 
• And more 

Note – The Marketing & Communications – Events position’s posting is a pooled application in which individuals can be considered for various levels depending on skills, qualifications, and experiences.

Other Details

BlueForge Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

 To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.  

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.