Coordinator, Marketing & Communications

Overview
Smithbucklin is a 650‑person, employee‑owned professional services firm with over 70 years of experience serving the association market, located in Chicago and Washington, D.C. We are looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our team in Chicago, IL.

The Marketing & Communications Services (MCS) unit provides membership marketing, convention and event promotion, branding, social media, content and publications, creative design, and public relations. The team partners with association leaders and volunteers to develop marketing and communication strategies based on solid research and analysis to support organizational objectives.

At Smithbucklin, we embrace a culture of optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, empowering team members to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

What You Will Do

Conceive and develop basic marketing plans to achieve client objectives, including budgeting

Oversee implementation of marketing plans, including the development of production schedules, project coordination, and operational oversight

Develop marketing collateral from copywriting to production through fulfillment

Write and manage updates for client websites

Write, format, and manage fulfillment of client e‑mail campaigns, including distribution tools and analytics (monitoring click‑through rates, etc.)

Develop basic plans and manage updates of client social media channels

Track budgets, staff time hours, and direct expenditures

Assist in coordinating work streams for junior team members

Identify and explore industry affiliation opportunities to further client objectives

This Role Might Be for You If…

You have a passion for marketing and communications and understand the impact this function has for nonprofits

You are a dynamic individual energized by learning new technologies and techniques in the marketing and communications space

You are tech‑savvy and thrive in a fast‑paced, multi‑client environment

You have the ability to self‑start as well as work as part of a team

You have a proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously

You possess strong written and verbal communication skills

You are willing to travel up to 10%

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year institution with a concentration in English, Journalism, Communications, or equivalent experience

Three or more years of professional experience, including marketing communications

Preferred Qualifications

Agency and/or association management experience is a plus

Working knowledge of the general marketing process – research, planning, promotion, and evaluation

Solid understanding of social media and the ability to navigate popular outlets (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)

Proficiency with popular IT applications and basic understanding of HTML (for web updates)

Proficiency with basic computer programming, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Where Do You Fit?
Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid‑ or senior‑level professional, Smithbucklin offers opportunities to develop transferrable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge, and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. Our hybrid environment offers you the option to work from home two days per week, with a standard 40‑hour week and potential additional hours for project deadlines.

Compensation
Payments for this role range from $62,000 to $65,000, and are determined by factors such as recent coursework, training, experience, and certifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self‑identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on the position.

Visa
Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and, as a precondition of employment, you must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.

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