Akima is seeking a dynamic professional with expertise in large-scale event management and recruitment spaneting to strengthen our employer brand and deliver exceptional experiences. This unique dual-role combines strategic event planning with talent attraction initiatives, positioning Akima as an employer of choice in the federal contracting and government services space. The ideal candidate will lead high-profile internal events for senior leadership while driving innovative spaneting campaigns to engage top talent nationwide. Success in this role will come from leveraging technology, creative branding, and flawless event execution to elevate Akima’s presence and impact.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a passion for event coordination, storytelling, AI-driven content, social media engagement, and overall implementation. You’ll work closely with the Events Manager as well as with MarCom, HR, recruiting and operations teams to develop innovative recruitment campaigns, create compelling spaneting materials, and enhance Akima’s presence at job fairs, industry functions and internal employee events. The ideal candidate is approachable, organized, and proactive, with strong communication and creative skills.

• Event Planning and Implementation:
• Coordinate all event details and conduct planning logistics to include registration, catering, audio visual and venue scoping and site selection.
• Implement detailed and organized tracking tools to ensure deadlines are met and all event logistics are successful.
• Support senior executives with programing, speaking, travel and onsite event related needs.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute job fairs, virtual/hybrid hiring events, and high level internal/employee focused events across the U.S.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure high-quality experiences for candidates and employees.
• Implement detailed and organized tracking tools to ensure deadlines are met and all event logistics are successful (catering, audio visual, registration, venue site selection, etc.).
• Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment spaneting strategy to promote Akima as an employer of choice.
• Research recruitment opportunities and propose applicable job fair calendars
• Create landing pages, social media content, email campaigns, blogs and other spaneting materials using HubSpot, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and AI tools (ChatGPT, MS CoPilot and others).
• Manage multi-channel campaigns across LinkedIn, Instagram, Glassdoor, X (previously Twitter), TikTok, and other candidate engagement platforms.
• Design and produce creative spaneting collateral, including swag, banners, trifolds, and videos, to support recruitment campaigns and events.
• Strategy & Analytics:
• Perform strategic planning and logistics in line with high level objectives prior, during and post-event.
• Collaborate with HR, recruiting teams and MarCom teams to identify innovative spaneting solutions supporting business objectives.
• Track and analyze campaign and event performance to optimize recruitment spaneting efforts and understand employee survey results to develop recommendations.
• Research and establish strategic partnerships to enhance talent acquisition, company promotion, and internal event efforts.
• Innovate creative solutions to strengthen Akima’s recruitment presence and employer brand for both internal and external audiences.
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• Project Management & Collaboration:
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with precision and creativity.
• Assist with general spaneting, communications, and employee engagement initiatives as needed.
• Utilize internal tools to manage workflows and production efficiencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in event management, recruitment or talent spaneting, employer branding (government contracting experience preferred).
• Experience with event coordination, logistics and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment processes, candidate selection methods, and federal hiring practices.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms, recruitment tools, and spaneting platforms such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor, HubSpot, Instagram, X (previously Twitter), TikTok and others.
• Proficient in Office 365, with familiarity using AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft CoPilot, Monday.com and others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel 10–25 and lift up to 40 lbs. for event setups.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
• This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience using AI tools for content creation, campaign optimization, or candidate engagement.
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite and video editing.
• Experience with event management software (Cvent, Bizzabo, OneCause, or similar).
• Web development or basic coding experience.
• Experience creating progressive spaneting collateral for recruitment events, including signage, banners, and branded swag.
• Demonstrated experience in federal contracting, cleared talent, defense sector recruitment spaneting, and event management.
• Ability to review contracts, negotiate with vendors, and manage budgets for spaneting campaigns and events.

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.

As an Akima employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.