Marketing And Communications Specialist

Communications & Marketing Specialist (W2 Contract)
Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Fully Onsite)

Duration: 2‑month contract

Employment Type: W2 Contract

Overview
Seeking a Communications & Marketing Specialist to support content creation, digital communications, and marketing initiatives. This role is design-heavy, with a primary focus on transforming provided content into visually compelling graphics and professionally formatted materials, while also supporting written communications and digital outreach.

Key Responsibilities

Draft press releases, media statements, and talking points

Support social media content creation, scheduling, and monitoring

Create visual assets using Canva and/or Adobe Suite

Design and format marketing materials, flyers, and outreach content

Assist with website updates and content posting (WordPress or similar CMS)

Support email communications and digital campaigns

Conduct research to support messaging and outreach efforts

Ensure brand consistency across all materials

Provide backup support for communications requests and inbox monitoring

Required Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field

Strong graphic design skills (primary focus)

Proficiency with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite

Ability to convert provided content into polished visual and written materials

Experience creating written content such as social media posts and press releases

Understanding of digital marketing and social media best practices

Experience with WordPress or similar CMS platforms

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Secondary Skills (Nice to Have)

Email marketing tools

Media relations exposure

Campaign coordination

Branding and visual consistency experience

Research and messaging support

Business Impact

Supports execution of department communication strategies

Enhances brand visibility and consistency

Improves engagement through digital, written, and visual content

Pay And Benefits
Pay range: $30.00 - $36.00/hr.

Benefits (if eligible):

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs, CO.

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Legal Disclosures
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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