Marketing and Communications Consultant

Introduction:

We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Marketing and Communications Consultant
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular
• Compensation: $40-$42/hour
• Travel/Location: Remote with travel required (up to 10%)

Benefits Summary:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Account with Company Match
• Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Wellness Benefits/Allowance
• Corporate Computer
• Time off to Volunteer
• Cell Phone Allowance

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

ACDC is seeking a highly skilled Marketing and Communications Consultant to help drive brand strategy, marketing initiatives, and strategic communications. This role will support the development and execution of marketing plans, digital strategies, corporate messaging, and business development activities to enhance brand awareness, client engagement, and business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in branding, content creation, public relations, corporate communications, and marketing, with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Marketing collateral development, and promotional campaigns to elevate market presence.
• Strategic Communications – Develop and implement annual marketing and communications plans, manage internal and external communications, and oversee content marketing strategies, including newsletters, social media, and PR efforts.
• Conference and Event Management – Coordinate and support conference participation, sponsorships, speaker engagements, travel, exhibit logistics, and promotional materials to maximize industry visibility and networking opportunities.
• Graphic Design and Content Creation: Develop and refine visual elements for proposals, client deliverables, presentations, and marketing materials to ensure brand consistency, enhance company visuals and support impactful marketing strategies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Expected Hours of Work:

Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 10% travel is expected for this position.
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

• Mobility required on-site with clients.
• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

• Emergency management personnel may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings.
• All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.
• If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.

Requirements

Experience/Education Required:

• A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration is required. Years of experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis, in addition to the minimum requirements.
• At least 5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or public relations.
• Experience in content development, branding, digital marketing, and stakeholder communications.
• Proven experience developing and executing marketing campaigns and managing external and internal communications.

Experience/Education Preferred:

• 7+ years of experience in marketing and communications is preferred
• Experience working with B2B, B2G (business-to-government), or consulting firms is highly desirable.
• 2 years experience with marketing automation tools (HubSpot, Marketo, etc.) and CRM systems (Salesforce).
• Strong writing and content creation skills, including experience with social media, and website content.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Account Management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of emergency management, government contracting, or consulting industry trends is a plus.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

Benefits

Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law. Regular status positions will receive these benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Account with Company Match
• Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Corporate Computer
• Time off to Volunteer
• Cell Phone Allowance

EEO Statement

AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AC Disaster Consulting will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.

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