Operations and Marketing Associate (Contract)
Arlington, VA / Remote
Marginal Revolution University (MRU) seeks a part-time contractor to perform essential daily functions and one-off projects as needed with a focus on operations and marketing. This role, which reports to MRU’s director of operations, is largely remote but will require certain tasks to be performed at our Arlington, VA office. For the right person, this contracting opportunity could transition into a full-time role.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for economics education, a meticulous eye for detail, a high level of comfort with technology, and maintain a humble approach when serving internal and external clients. The contractor will represent the organization in a limited capacity through outreach and customer-service interactions.
A range of potential activities include:
- Logistical support, including: inventory management, order packing/fulfillment, and facilitating the timely pick-up/delivery of bulk postal mailings or individual customized shipping requests
- Drafting copy for digital and email marketing
- Website testing and content management, analytics
- Verifying teachers and processing curriculum requests
- Researching possible partnerships among educational orgs
- Conducting other miscellaneous research and list-building
- Assisting with customer inquiries, support email, teacher sign-ups, etc.
- Data entry/validation, updating Salesforce records, running reports
- Other various administrative/marketing-related projects
Minimum Requirements:
- Access to secure and reliable technology, e.g., computer with webcam
- Available to perform tasks from the Arlington, Virginia office as necessary during normal business hours
- Experience with middleware, CRM, email marketing, and browser-based software is a plus (e.g., Salesforce, Drip, Zapier, Parabola, Google Workspace)
How to apply:
Email a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in economics education, summarizing relevant experience and compensation requirements to [email protected]. Please put “OPERATIONS CONTRACTOR” in the subject line.