Temporary Marketing and Communications Specialist

Job Description:

The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) is a national nonprofit founded in 1994 by Harvard Business School professor Michael Porter. ICIC drives inclusive economic prosperity in under-resourced communities through innovative research and programs to create jobs, income, and wealth for local residents. Informed by our research, ICIC has developed and supported highly effective initiatives for underserved businesses to meet entrepreneurs’ most pressing needs. At ICIC, you will work with talented, creative, and committed professionals in a collaborative culture dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Position Summary

ICIC is seeking a Temporary Marketing and Communications Specialist  to turn strategy into action—supporting the Marketing & Communications team by executing day‑to‑day tactics that amplify our brand, engage key audiences, and deliver measurable results across print, digital, social, email, and events. The ideal candidate is a versatile storyteller, organized project manager, and data‑minded communicator who thrives on juggling multiple deadlines.

This is a temporary remote position, 40 hours per week, to be hired as soon as possible through the end of the year, reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Integrated Campaign Support – Assist in rolling out coordinated marketing and communication strategies that advance organizational goals.
• Content Development – Research, write, copy‑edit, and proof marketing content—...
  li>Event Promotion Support – Help plan, publicize, and staff webinars, conferences, and outreach events; capture content for post‑event follow‑ups.
• Analytics & Reporting – Compile campaign metrics, social insights, and web/email performance data to assess ROI and inform optimizations.
• Brand Compliance – Ensure all outward-facing materials meet visual and editorial brand standards.
• Team Operations – Maintain the marketing editorial calendar, organize digital asset files, process invoices, and handle other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field—or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of hands‑on experience executing marketing tactics
• Exceptional writing, grammar, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with common marketing technology tools (e.g., Salesforce, Pardot, Monday.com, Wordpress, basic design/video editors, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager)
• Strong project‑management abilities, attention to detail, and comfort balancing shifting priorities
• Data‑curious mindset—able to translate metrics into actionable insights
• Graphic design or video editing skills a plus
• Nonprofit or mission‑driven experience welcomed

This is a remote work position, open to candidates working from any of the following states: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, and VA.

Core Competencies

• Collaboration: Works cross‑functionally with internal and external partners
• Initiative: Proactively identifies ways to improve processes and content quality
• Customer Focus: Keeps audience needs front and center to drive engagement and value
• Adaptability: Stays agile in a fast‑moving environment, embracing new platforms and trends

How Success Is Measured

• Timely execution of marketing deliverables
• Growth in audience engagement and list size
• Accuracy and consistency of brand voice and visuals
• Contribution to marketing Key Performance Indicators (website traffic, social reach, email performance)
• Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and external partners

Application Details

Ready to turn great ideas into impactful marketing? Apply with your résumé, brief writing sample, and links to work that showcase your marketing execution skills.