Marketing and Communication Specialist

In 1994, we began offering our staffing services throughout the city of Chicago and the western suburbs. Our goal was to differentiate ourselves in the market by focusing on the candidate experience: treating people better than anyone else.

Job Description
Status: Part-Time Position 20 hours a week, 12 week period with possibility for renewal

Position Summary:

The Marketing & Communications Specialist will work closely with the Executive Director, Director of Development and Development & Events Manager to develop and implement strategies and tactics that advance the mission of the organization, as well as its programs, initiatives and fundraising efforts, through both traditional and digital marketing and PR efforts. This position will work collaboratively with all departments to ensure overall strategy for communications is effectively achieved.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with creating and implementing marketing communications strategies that foster strategic engagement of key constituents and ensure continuity of organizational messaging

Execute ongoing competitive analysis, identify threats and opportunities and report out monthly

Update and distribute marketing communications metrics monthly

Assist Director in supporting marketing efforts for mission programs, such as the Community Grantee Program

Assist with marketing communication needs for events team

Assist with Holiday Card program

Assist with editing and proofing of marketing materials that support organizational programs, initiatives, priorities and efforts

Work cross-functionally with other departments and staff to develop positive and collaborative relationships (Social Media)

Post approved content to social channels using various social media platforms

Obtain appropriate artwork to accompany content

Maintain Chicago social and online support channels, including, but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Instagram

Provide analytics on social media accounts

Lead creation and dissemination of the monthly e-newsletter, including request for submissions, write & edit, manual entry of monthly organizational newsletters and e-blasts into Convio; weekly report; submit for approval; then disseminate

Maintain and update website. Provide analytics of website.

Load PDF files and other approved content to correct sections of the site

Write and post approved news stories with accompanying text

Monitor and post approved content

Manage responses to online constituent interactions

Assist Executive Director with developing and managing website redesign project

Develop targeted media list in PR Newswire/Agility

Manage the execution of entering event calendar data into online media listings

General research on marketing, social media or intelligence gathering

Other general administrative duties as assigned and support Directors as needed

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, communications, or related field is required.

5 years’ experience in marketing, communications and public relations required; in non-profit healthcare industry preferred

Experience in top social media channels and management software (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Hootsuite)

Experience in media contact list targeting and list development using PRN Newswire/Agility

Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) preferred, not required

Convio or similar constituent engagement tools experience a plus

Wordpress or similar website software a plus. Some HTML experience preferred

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with strong editing skills

High level of organization and attention to detail, strong process orientation, demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team-oriented environment

Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with varying timelines and deadlines

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters

Knowledge of basic graphic design principals and AP Style

Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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