Marketing Consultant Part Time

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) seeks a Marketing Consultant to provide hands-on marketing writing and production support for conferences events and key initiatives. This role is execution-focused and ideal for a consultant who can manage timelines coordinate creative assets and support event marketing from planning through completion.  The consultant will work independently determining their own workflow while meeting agreed-upon deadlines

Scope of Work

Internal Coordination & Intake

• Meet with internal staff and program teams to determine marketing and content needs for conferences events and initiatives
• Conduct intake conversations to clarify goals timelines deliverables messaging needs and budget parameters
• Translate internal requests into clear marketing plans content outlines and production timelines

Conference & Event Marketing

• Support marketing execution for NLADA conferences convenings trainings webinars and special events
• Assist in developing and managing marketing timelines tied to event milestones
• Coordinate event-related marketing materials across email website and social media in collaboration with NLADA staff
• Provide marketing and production support before during and after major events

Writing & Editing Event Content

• Draft and edit event-related copy for social media newsletters promotional materials and signage
• Edit content for clarity consistency tone and alignment with NLADA messaging and brand standards
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to review and finalize content in advance of production deadlines

Creative Production & Signage

• Manage the creation of event signage banners flyers postcards badges and related materials
• Draft and manage creative briefs for designers and vendors incorporating approved content
• Coordinate reviews revisions and approvals to ensure accuracy and brand alignment

Presentations & Event Materials

• Create and format PowerPoint presentations for conferences board meetings and internal briefings
• Ensure presentations align with NLADA branding and visual standards
• Support on-site presentation needs including last-minute updates as needed

Vendor & Project Management

• Serve as a point of contact with designers and other marketing vendors
• Track timelines deliverables and revisions across multiple projects
• Maintain organized files templates and marketing assets
• Assist with tracking marketing-related expenses tied to events and projects

Brand & Quality Control

• Ensure consistent application of NLADA branding across all materials and written content
• Proofread and quality-check materials prior to production
• Flag risks timing issues or gaps and propose practical solutions

Qualifications :

• 5 years of experience providing marketing communications writing or event marketing support as a consultant or contractor
• Demonstrated experience supporting conferences or large-scale events
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to produce clear concise event content
• Working knowledge of Canva and other design tools.
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and comfort working with designers and print vendors
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Equipment Requirements:

As a consultant candidates must provide their own professional-grade equipment including a reliable computer with sufficient processing power to support multitasking (minimum 16 GB RAM and SSD storage) high-speed internet with a backup connection and a private secure workspace. A high-quality webcam microphone and adequate lighting are required for client-facing meetings. Candidates must also use secure systems including a VPN password manager and multi-factor authentication to protect confidential client information.

Additional Information :

Salary Information:  The hourly rate for this position is $40.00 per hour.  This is contract work @ 5-10 hours per week.  Fully remote highly prefer Eastern time zone.   

Physical Demands: Constantly stationary; occasionally requires moving about the office and frequently to attend meetings. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Frequently communicates and exchanges information. Seldom requires lifting of up to 10 pounds. 

NLADA is committed to fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity regardless of age ancestry citizenship color creed ethnicity family-care status gender identity (including characteristics and/or expression) marital status matriculation at a college medical condition (including HIV/AIDS) chronic illness pregnancy childbirth (or other related medical conditions) membership in a labor union or union activities covered by the Act mental disability national origin personal appearance height and weight physical disability political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation and veteran status. 

NLADA complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Human Resources.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Contract