Marketing Contractor-Hybrid (Grand Rapids) - Part Time
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
- $15-25/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