Marketing Contractor (Part-Time)

Position: Marketing Contractor
Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week
Contract Dates: June 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
Compensation: $28-38/hr DOE
Schedule: Flexible; generally Monday–Friday within core business hours (MST)
Location: Missoula, MT preferred (hybrid); remote applicants considered

Position Overview:

Adventure Cycling Association is seeking a highly detail-oriented, tech-savvy Marketing Contractor to support the day-to-day execution work of our Marketing & Communications team. This is a part-time contract role well suited to someone who thrives on variety, takes ownership of recurring and project-based tasks, and brings accuracy and initiative to our team and nonprofit mission.

Reporting to the VP of Marketing & Communications, this contractor will handle a wide range of operational tasks spanning email marketing, platform management, advertising coordination, digital content updates, and project support. This role is ideal for a self-starter with strong organizational skills who is equally comfortable building an email in MS Dynamics, coordinating website updates, or tracking down a giveaway prize shipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Email Marketing & Platforms (approx. 35%)

  • Write and build emails in MS Dynamics 365 Marketing, including promotional, development, and tours-related emails
  • Maintain the bulk email calendar and track email performance metrics
  • Oversee certain recurring email campaigns, including scheduling, messaging, and the review process
  • Build survey campaigns in SurveyMonkey as needed

Advertising & Sponsor Coordination (approx. 20%)

  • Manage Bike Bits advertising: liaise with advertisers, coordinate ad submissions, and manage contracts
  • Track and manage corporate sponsor deliverables, ensuring commitments are fulfilled on schedule

Campaign & Editorial Support (approx. 25%)

  • Compile data and assist in preparing campaign debrief documents
  • Proofread marketing materials and track editorial schedules to keep review cycles on time
  • Gather and organize metrics to support regular reporting and campaign debriefs

Digital Content & Project Support (approx. 20%)

  • Organize and request website updates, including new homepage sliders, member newsletters, and other routine content tasks
  • Manage giveaway prize coordination and fulfillment, including logistics for prize distribution
  • Provide general project support as assigned by the VP of Marketing & Communications

Missoula-Based Responsibilities (if in Missoula):

  • Manage event tabling materials: inventory, storage, and shipping to appropriate staff as needed
  • Fulfill in-house giveaways by packaging and mailing prizes
  • In-house projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

  • 2+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field
  • Strong written communication skills, including ability to write clear, on-brand marketing copy
  • Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
  • Proficiency with email marketing platforms
  • Comfortable working with project management systems, Asana experience a plus
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Self-directed and reliable; able to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred:

  • Experience with MS Dynamics 365 Marketing, including journey and segment building
  • Familiarity with SurveyMonkey or similar survey tools
  • Experience managing advertising relationships or coordinating sponsor deliverables
  • Interest in cycling, outdoor recreation, or the nonprofit sector

Physical Requirements:

Elements of this role may require occasional moving of items up to 15 pounds and the ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch (primarily applicable to Missoula-based candidates handling fulfillment and event materials). Candidates not able to meet physical demands may be able to work with staff to accommodate.

Compensation and Schedule:

This is a part-time contract position at 20 hours per week. Schedule is flexible within core business hours (Monday–Friday, MST). Missoula-based candidates may work hybrid; remote candidates are welcome to apply. Compensation is $28-38 an hour, depending on experience.

About Adventure Cycling Association:

Adventure Cycling Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering people to travel by bicycle. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Missoula, Montana, we are celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2026. We are the largest recreational cycling organization in the United States, with a network of more than 50,000 miles of mapped bicycle routes and a passionate community of touring cyclists across the country.

Adventure Cycling Association is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We are headquartered on the traditional lands of the Salish, Pend d’Oreilles, and Kootenai peoples.

How to Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume through our Submittable portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the application window will close on May 22.