Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for over 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molding/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too!
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: Part-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
Work Schedule / Position Details
- 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
- Pursues Excellence
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. If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply. 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
Benefits/ Perks
- Onsite Medical Clinic
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Weekly Pay
- Flexible Hours & Scheduling
- Employee Discount Programs
- Employee Resource Groups