Marketing & Communications Manager

Description

Thresholds is one of the oldest and largest community mental health agencies in Illinois, with a proven record for helping people with serious mental health and substance use conditions to recover and thrive. The Marketing and Communications Manager plays a crucial role in public impression, awareness, and growth of the agency. The daily duties of this position sit at the intersection of creativity, strategy, public relations, and cause marketing.
On any given day, you will gain experience with a wide range of communication tasks like partnering with Thresholds programs to create collateral materials, drafting pitches for reporters to create media opportunities, or writing social media posts. Use your creativity to design marketing materials and take photos at program events. You will have the opportunity to own longer-term projects and work with the fundraising team to communicate Thresholds' impact to donors. You will utilize skills you already have, build on them, and dig in to changing digital marketing technology. This role will challenge you and inspire you. If this sounds like your ideal career, we encourage you to apply!
To succeed in this role, you will need:
3-5 years of experience in nonprofit communications and marketing or related field.
Flexibility and resourcefulness to multitask and meet deadlines
Excellent written communication skills
Strong customer service and follow-up skills
Effective relationship-building skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, WordPress, and Canva
Strong design skills
Familiarity and initiative to learn a wide range of digital marketing tools
Fluency in Spanish a plus

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or substantial experience in the marketing field

What sets Thresholds apart:
Competitive pay -

Salary Range:

$55,000 - $66,000 annually
Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
Dental insurance, vision insurance,3 medical insurance plans
403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
Mileage reimbursement
Public service loan forgiveness

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission. Click here to learn more.
One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.
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