OVERVIEW

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.

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.

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.
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ICIC is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender identity, family status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
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ICIC participates in E-Verify to confirm that all new hires are authorized to work in the U.S. Please see the Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster for more information

• 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—which may include blog posts, case studies, email copy, one‑pagers, and event materials—ensuring consistent voice and brand usage.
• Social Media Management – Work collaboratively to assist in implementing the editorial calendar and ad campaigns on social media platforms.
• Website & SEO Updates – Refresh website content, optimize for search, and coordinate with designers/developers to keep content current.
• Email & Newsletter Execution – Build and deploy monthly email newsletter as well as segmented emails; track open/click rates and recommend improvements.
• Design & Vendor Coordination – Liaise with graphic designers, videographers, printers, and other vendors to coordinate asset development.
• 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.