Strategic Marketing & Communications Specialist

Strategic Marketing & Communications Specialist (JN -062026-424519) Sacramento, California Salary: USD40 - USD60 per hour M-F, 8:00am - 4:30pm, $40-60/hr Position Overview We are seeking a temporary Strategic Marketing & Communications Specialist to provide strategic leadership and hands‑on execution during an organizational restructuring period for our client. This is a contract role suited for an experienced marketing professional who can assess current efforts, build and manage campaigns, and personally execute communications work. The ideal candidate is a “player‑coach” — capable of strategic thinking and rolling up their sleeves to get work done. Graphic design support is available in‑house; this role is focused on strategy, writing, and campaign leadership. What You’ll Do Assess current marketing and communications efforts and recommend improvements Develop and manage marketing and communications plans aligned with organizational goals Write press releases, articles, website content, newsletter copy, and campaign messaging Build and manage a media contact list; identify and pursue earned media opportunities Lead marketing campaigns supporting membership growth, events, and brand awareness Direct in‑house graphic design resources and coordinate with outside vendors as needed Develop and manage content calendars Support government affairs and workforce development communications as needed What We’re Looking For 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field Demonstrated ability to develop strategy and personally execute campaigns Strong writing and content development skills across channels Experience with media relations and earned media outreach Comfortable working in a small‑to‑mid‑size organization with lean resources Familiarity with the construction, real estate, or trade association sector is a plus Collaborative style with the ability to work independently What This Role Is Not This is not a graphic design role. This is not a membership sales or retention role—those responsibilities remain with the Membership Director. This position does not include budget management, staff supervision, or executive administrative functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr