Strategic Communications Manager

Communications & Engagement Manager For Sport For Good ChicagoLaureus USA seeks a highly organized, relationship-driven, and execution-oriented professional to serve as Communications & Engagement Manager for Sport for Good Chicago.Reporting to the Associate Director, Chicago Programs, and working in close collaboration with the broader Chicago team, this role will play a key part in supporting the visibility, engagement, and coordination of the Sport for Good Chicago coalition and its initiatives. The position will support implementation across coalition programming, events, advocacy, grantmaking, and communications efforts with a strong emphasis on storytelling, partner engagement, and elevating the impact of the Sport for Good ecosystem.This role serves as both a project manager and communications connector, helping translate strategy into coordinated action while ensuring coalition members, partners, funders, and stakeholders remain informed, engaged, and connected to the broader vision of Sport for Good Chicago. The ideal candidate is a strong relationship-builder and executor who thrives in collaborative environments, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and understands the power of communications and storytelling in building movements and strengthening partnerships.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the development & execution of communications strategies that elevate Sport for Good Chicago and Laureus USA, including Chicago coalition initiatives, advocacy priorities, and partner impactCoordinate development and distribution of newsletters, presentations, impact reports, talking points, event materials, and external-facing communicationsSupport storytelling efforts that highlight youth voice, community impact, coalition successes, and the role of sport-based youth development across ChicagoCoordinate collection of stories, photos, videos, testimonials, partner spotlights, and advocacy contentSupport social media, website updates, and community engagement efforts in partnership with local and national communications and development staffAssist in amplifying coalition campaigns, legislative priorities, events, and public engagement opportunitiesCoordinate communications timelines, approvals, and assets across local and national teams to ensure alignment and consistencySupport planning and execution of Sport for Good Chicago events, coalition meetings, Leadership Council activities, working groups, and shared learning opportunitiesCoordinate logistics, scheduling, materials, and stakeholder communications related to coalition and program activitiesTrack timelines, deliverables, and action items across coalition and programmatic workstreamsSupport relationship management and follow-up with coalition partners and external stakeholdersIdentify opportunities to strengthen coalition participation, partner experience, and operational effectiveness across initiativesSupport implementation of grantmaking processes and partner communications across public and private funding initiativesSupport ongoing communication with grantees and coalition partnersSupport collection and organization of grant reporting materials and partner impact stories that can inform broader coalition communications and advocacy effortsCoordinate across Chicago and national teams to ensure alignment between coalition initiatives, marketing, communications, programming, advocacy, partnerships, and grantmaking effortsMaintain strong project management systems and documentation across initiativesSupport strategic planning, special projects, and organizational priorities as neededRepresent Laureus USA and Sport for Good Chicago at meetings, events, convenings, and community settings as appropriateContribute to a values-aligned team culture that prioritizes connection, collaboration, care, and sustainable impact.Candidate AttributesPassion for the role of sport in youth and community developmentFamiliarity with Chicago's nonprofit, youth development, education, sports, or community ecosystems strongly preferred.Able to communicate clearly, thoughtfully, and effectively across multiple audiences and platformsUnderstands how storytelling, narrative, and communications can strengthen movements, partnerships, and public engagementSkilled at drafting newsletters, presentations, social content, talking points, event communications, and external-facing materialsExperience with email platforms (such as Mailchimp), social media platforms, and website management platforms; familiarity with design platforms like CanvaAble to elevate youth voice, partner impact, and coalition stories in authentic and community-centered waysStrong relationship builder with experience engaging nonprofit partners and community stakeholdersComfortable building and maintaining systems, trackers, workflows, and communication processesAbility to navigate fast-moving and evolving environmentsAble to move projects from idea to implementation with consistency and responsivenessEnjoys working collaboratively in team and coalition environmentsDemonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion across all forms of diversity and differenceAt least 4-7 years of relevant experience.CompensationThe expected starting salary range for this role is $65,000 to $70,000, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package supported by our corporate partner. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and alignment with the qualifications and attributes of the role.