Resource Innovations
Overview
Resource Innovations is seeking a
Marketing Specialist
to support our Residential Energy Efficiency Programs on our growing team in Chicago. In this role, you will assist in managing project tasks, help ensure the seamless delivery of work, and coordinate closely with our marketing and outreach teams to execute marketing plans and campaigns that reach diverse customer groups.
Are you a proactive communicator who thrives on thoroughness, detail, and keeping things organized and moving forward—especially when multiple projects and priorities are in play? As a Marketing Specialist supporting energy efficiency programs, you\'ll help plan and manage marketing and communication efforts that support real people and make a meaningful impact.
You\'ll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders—including program managers, analysts, clients, contractors, and outreach partners—to coordinate marketing campaigns, customer communications, presentations, and event outreach materials. You\'ll play a hands-on role in managing projects and timelines, asking the right questions, and making sure deliverables are clear, timely, and aligned with evolving program needs. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, resourceful and highly organized in balancing multiple perspectives and priorities.
Duties And Responsibilities
Project Management: Track and manage marketing projects using Wrike or Smartsheet. Maintain timelines, flag risks, and support alignment between internal teams and external partners.
Campaign & Communications Support: Help create and manage marketing materials and customer-facing content—from emails and flyers to web pages and outreach tools.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with program managers, clients, contractors, and community partners. Help translate ideas and feedback into actionable plans. Ask thoughtful questions to clarify goals, uncover needs, and identify the best path forward.
Customer Journey Support: Contribute to communications across the full customer experience—from first contact through participation and post-program feedback.
Event and Meeting Assistance: Support virtual and in-person meetings and events, including preparing materials and managing pre- and post-event communications.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Proactive mindset with strong organizational skills—you take initiative, ask clarifying questions, and follow through without needing significant oversight
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to a range of audiences
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, keeping tasks on track while coordinating with diverse stakeholders
1-3 years of experience in marketing, project coordination, or client communication roles
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, clients, or partner organizations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook/Teams
Willingness to quickly learn new tools and systems—familiarity with project management tools like Wrike, Smartsheet, Salesforce, or Campaign Monitor is a plus
Bachelor\'s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Ability to travel locally up to 10% of the time (primarily within the Chicagoland area for meetings and events)
Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.
Benefits
Resource Innovations is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Compensation: base salary range $58,000 - $62,000. Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Final compensation determined based on experience, education, and location.
Benefits package includes three weeks of paid vacation per year; paid holidays; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; health, dental and vision insurance; and other supplemental benefits.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. A pre-employment drug screen may also be required if applicable.
The above job description and requirements are not all-inclusive. Resource Innovations reserves the right to make changes to job descriptions and requirements at any time without notice.
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Marketing Specialist
to support our Residential Energy Efficiency Programs on our growing team in Chicago. In this role, you will assist in managing project tasks, help ensure the seamless delivery of work, and coordinate closely with our marketing and outreach teams to execute marketing plans and campaigns that reach diverse customer groups.
Are you a proactive communicator who thrives on thoroughness, detail, and keeping things organized and moving forward—especially when multiple projects and priorities are in play? As a Marketing Specialist supporting energy efficiency programs, you\'ll help plan and manage marketing and communication efforts that support real people and make a meaningful impact.
You\'ll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders—including program managers, analysts, clients, contractors, and outreach partners—to coordinate marketing campaigns, customer communications, presentations, and event outreach materials. You\'ll play a hands-on role in managing projects and timelines, asking the right questions, and making sure deliverables are clear, timely, and aligned with evolving program needs. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, resourceful and highly organized in balancing multiple perspectives and priorities.
Duties And Responsibilities
Project Management: Track and manage marketing projects using Wrike or Smartsheet. Maintain timelines, flag risks, and support alignment between internal teams and external partners.
Campaign & Communications Support: Help create and manage marketing materials and customer-facing content—from emails and flyers to web pages and outreach tools.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with program managers, clients, contractors, and community partners. Help translate ideas and feedback into actionable plans. Ask thoughtful questions to clarify goals, uncover needs, and identify the best path forward.
Customer Journey Support: Contribute to communications across the full customer experience—from first contact through participation and post-program feedback.
Event and Meeting Assistance: Support virtual and in-person meetings and events, including preparing materials and managing pre- and post-event communications.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Proactive mindset with strong organizational skills—you take initiative, ask clarifying questions, and follow through without needing significant oversight
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to a range of audiences
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, keeping tasks on track while coordinating with diverse stakeholders
1-3 years of experience in marketing, project coordination, or client communication roles
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, clients, or partner organizations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook/Teams
Willingness to quickly learn new tools and systems—familiarity with project management tools like Wrike, Smartsheet, Salesforce, or Campaign Monitor is a plus
Bachelor\'s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Ability to travel locally up to 10% of the time (primarily within the Chicagoland area for meetings and events)
Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.
Benefits
Resource Innovations is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Compensation: base salary range $58,000 - $62,000. Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Final compensation determined based on experience, education, and location.
Benefits package includes three weeks of paid vacation per year; paid holidays; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; health, dental and vision insurance; and other supplemental benefits.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. A pre-employment drug screen may also be required if applicable.
The above job description and requirements are not all-inclusive. Resource Innovations reserves the right to make changes to job descriptions and requirements at any time without notice.
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