Marketing Contractor-Hybrid (Grand Rapids) - Part Time

HYBRID- 2-3 days in office

Hours: 12 to 20 hrs a week- Will work full days at Expo

Pay: $20 - $30/hr

Start Date- 10/15/26 - 1/15/2027 - Possible extension

Will attend Expo in Chicago- expenses paid

The Mom Project is partnering with an organization to find a talented professional for a Marketing contract. This is an opportunity to make an impact in a collaborative environment while contributing to the organization’s continued growth and success.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide onsite marketing and operational support at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago, including note-taking, lead organization, and booth support
• Organize and enter trade show leads into Pipedrive, ensuring accurate notes and follow-up information
• Assist with post-show sales follow-up, lead tracking, and coordination with the IMS sales team
• Support ongoing digital marketing initiatives, including email marketing, LinkedIn, website content, and campaign execution
• Help maintain the IMS marketing calendar and keep planned campaigns moving during maternity leave
• Create and schedule social media content using existing brand guidelines and materials
• Assist with basic marketing reporting and tracking of campaign and lead activity
• Provide general marketing and business development support as needed throughout the contract period

Qualifications/Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, communications, sales support, or a related field; strong recent graduates may also be considered
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, particularly when managing leads, notes, and follow-up activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of assigned projects
• Experience with or willingness to learn Pipedrive/CRM platforms
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, email marketing, Canva, and digital marketing tools
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced trade show environment and interacting professionally with customers and prospects
• Ability to prioritize tasks and keep projects moving with limited day-to-day oversight
• Available to travel to Chicago for PACK EXPO International 2026
• Interest in B2B marketing, manufacturing, packaging, or industrial industries is a plus, but not required

Company Benefits/Perks

• $20–$30/hour, based on experience
• Approximately 12–20 hours per week, with additional hours surrounding PACK EXPO
• Flexible schedule and opportunity for remote work for many post-show responsibilities
• Company-paid travel and accommodations for PACK EXPO
• Hands-on experience supporting a major international industry trade show
• Exposure to B2B marketing, sales, automation, and manufacturing
• Opportunity to work directly with company leadership and gain experience across multiple areas of marketing
• Meaningful ownership of projects rather than a traditional internship/support-only role
• Potential opportunity for continued project or contract work beyond the initial three-month engagement based on business needs and mutual fit