Marketing & Communications Contractor

Marketing & Communications Contractor

Contractor, part-time (8-10 hours per week)

About I AM ALS

I AM ALS is a patient-centric movement revolutionizing how to end disease. The nonprofit provides critical support and resources to people with ALS, caregivers, and loved ones. We empower advocates to raise awareness and lead the movement against ALS in driving the development of cures. Founded in 2019 by husband and wife team Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya, I AM ALS was born out of their desire to rewrite the ALS story for Brian and the tens of thousands of other people with ALS.

I AM ALS has rapidly grown into a powerful, patient-driven movement with an advocate base over 50,000 strong. We’ve passed critical legislation, hosted nationwide events, and provided essential support to thousands affected by ALS. But there’s more work to be done to grow awareness and amplify our impact.

Description of Need

We are seeking a marketing & communications professional to support our team over the next 3-6 months, as we seek to grow into the next phase of our digital engagement strategy. With a small in-house MarComms team, we have an immediate need for increased capacity around social media, content creation, and graphic design for upcoming campaigns and projects.

The ideal contractor is a creative, results-oriented communicator who can jump in quickly, work independently, and contribute to fast-paced marketing efforts. This scope of work will include the following:

• Social media marketing: support the MarComms team in implementing our social media strategy, including creating engaging and brand-aligned content optimized for our various channels. Particular focus will be on upcoming fall campaigns (September-December 2025).
• Graphic design support: support MarComms team in developing graphics to complement digital campaigns with and about our incredible and passionate volunteers.
• Google ads campaign management: promotion and refinement through digital channels, including Google ads to optimize our ad campaigns and maximize our ROI from the Google nonprofit ad grant funding we receive.

Qualifications

The ideal professional must possess a combination of the following experience and qualifications:

• At least 2-5 years of creating content, graphic design, and digital marketing experience
• Strong visual storyteller utilizing social media insights, best practices, and creative thinking
• Relevant experience in social media strategy and other digital marketing tactics (Google ad campaign management experience a bonus, but not required)
• Demonstrated strength and interest in maintaining flexibility and creativity in a fast-paced startup environment; willingness to give and receive feedback; working independently as well as collaboratively
• Excellent communicator, collaborator, and critical thinker
• Experience in healthcare and/or patient advocacy preferred but not required

Contract Details

• Type: Independent contractor (1099)
• Timeframe: 8-10 hours per week over the next 3-6 months, with the possibility of extension
• Location: Anywhere within the US, with Eastern Time Zone working hours preferred
• Hourly rate: $40-$50/hour, commensurate with experience

To Apply

Please submit your resume, a portfolio with samples of your creative/graphic design work, and a short 2-3 paragraph introduction at our Application Form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those who apply by August 1st.

You can reach out to jobs@iamals.org if you have any questions, but please do not submit application materials other than through the application form.