Tradeshow and Marketing Coordinator

Cascade Engineering; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Cascade Engineering in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a part-time Tradeshow and Marketing Coordinator to turn ideas into action. You will support events, campaigns, communications, and promotional initiatives that strengthen the brand and drive growth. Based at the West Plant (5055 36th St SE), the role is daytime, 16 hours weekly, on-site, with a 4:00 p.m.

finish. Responsibilities include coordinating tradeshow logistics, managing promotional materials, CRM updates, and supporting social media and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous admin, marketing, events, or communications experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic digital tools.
• Ability to travel between campus facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative and logistics activities for tradeshows, conferences, and events.
• Support tradeshow planning: booth prep, materials, shipping, registrations, promos.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and partners for on-time event execution.
• Maintain tradeshow schedules, checklists, and event documentation.
• Assist with development and coordination of tradeshow messaging and visuals.
• Handle post-event tasks and organization of materials and follow-up info.
• Provide general marketing and admin support for campaigns and content.

Skills

Event coordination

Marketing support

Communications

Project management

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor's in marketing or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

CMS tools

Job description

• Location 5055 36th Street,Grand Rapids, MI, 49512,United States


• Job Category Marketing & Communications, Tradeshow & Event Coordination


• Industry Plastic Injection Molding, Manufacturing


• Employee Type Part Time


• Required Degree High school

Scope of Responsibility

Join us as a marketing professional who loves turning great ideas into action! We're looking for a highly organized Tradeshow and Marketing Coordinator to support events, campaigns, communications, and promotional initiatives that help strengthen our brand and drive business growth. If you're proactive, creative, and enjoy wearing multiple hats, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: West Plant (5055 36th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512)

Shift: P art-time requiring a consistent daytime schedule, with preferred availability that allows the workday to conclude by 4:00 p.m.

Target Pay: The target starting pay for this position is $20.74-$30.03/ hour

What You'll Be Doing

Tradeshow & Event Coordination

• Coordinate administrative and logistical activities associated with company participation in tradeshows, conferences, and other industry events


• Support tradeshow planning, including booth preparation, exhibit materials, shipping/logistics, promotional items, registrations, and other event-related needs


• Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and event partners to support timely and successful event execution


• Maintain tradeshow schedules, timelines, checklists, and supporting documentation


• Research industry event trends and attendee engagement opportunities to help strengthen brand visibility and lead-generation efforts


• Assist with development and coordination of tradeshow messaging, graphics, signage, presentations, and collater


• Support post-event activities, including organization of event materials and follow-up information

Promotional Materials & Inventory

• Maintain inventory of company promotional materials, branded merchandise, printed collateral, and tradeshow supplies


• Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify replenishment needs


• Research promotional merchandise and vendor options, including pricing, availability, quality, and lead times


• Coordinate ordering and distribution of approved promotional materials within established budgets


• Maintain organized records of promotional item purchases and vendors

Marketing & Communications Support

• Provide administrative and project support for marketing campaigns and initiatives


• Assist with development, proofreading, editing, scheduling, and distribution of marketing content, including eBlasts, social media posts, blogs, presentations, and other communications


• Support social media and digital marketing activities as assigned


• Assist with CRM maintenance and organization of customer and marketing information


• Coordinate marketing requests and materials in support of Sales and other internal stakeholders

Marketing Asset & Administrative Support

• Maintain organized libraries of logos, photography, graphics, templates, marketing collateral, and other digital assets


• Maintain marketing vendor information, contracts, records, and related documentation


• Assist with coordination of marketing projects, deadlines, meetings, and deliverables


• Help ensure current and approved brand materials are readily accessible to internal stakeholders


• Perform additional administrative and marketing support activities as assigned


• Part-time position, approximately 16 hours per week


• Position is primarily on-site at the Grand Rapids campus


• Work schedule may consist of multiple partial days or two full 8-hour days per week based on business needs and agreement with the supervisor

Culture Bearer

• Understands and supports the values of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL)


• Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrity


• Values people regardless of their background


• Exhibits the traits of a servant leader


• Exhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence


• Encourages open dialogue and communication


• Develops high trust relationships within all levels of the organization

At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community. We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Previous administrative, marketing, event coordination, communications, or related experience preferred


• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines


• Effective written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, vendors, and external partners


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams


• Familiarity with social media, digital marketing tools, content management systems, and/or CRM systems preferred


• Ability to travel between campus facilities as needed throughout the workday


• Ability to lift, carry and move material weighing up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis

Preferred

• Associate or bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field


• Previous experience supporting marketing, events, communications, or administrative functions


• Experience coordinating trade shows, company events, or promotional activities


• Experience with social media platforms, email marketing, CRM systems, or content management systems


• Experience creating presentations, marketing communications, newsletters, or digital content


• Exposure to a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site work environment