Marketing Manager

WorldChicago

For more than half-a-century, WorldChicago has been Chicago’s official host for government-sponsored visitors. A nonprofit organization, WorldChicago coordinates professional, cultural, educational and youth leadership exchange programs for 1,000 international emerging leaders from more than 130 countries each year, encouraging Chicagoans to become involved through professional and social hostingopportunities. At the heart of its mission, WorldChicago promotes mutual understanding and appreciation amongst cultures through citizen diplomacy, one handshake at a time.

http://www.worldchicago.org

Position Details

Marketing Manager
Job
Full-time
2/24/2017
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

WorldChicago seeks a full-time dynamic self-starter enthusiastic about citizen diplomacy and cultural exchange to lead our marketing and communications outreach. The Marketing Manager is a key team member responsible for articulating WorldChicago’s mission and programs to diverse audiences across Chicago and the world.

The major responsibilities of the Marketing Manager include:

Outreach & Communications

  • Write and design weekly newsletter and e-blasts;
  • Maintain distribution list
  • Develop social media strategy and write and manage posts across platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
  • Assist with homestay host recruitment marketing;
  • Develop host recruitment campaigns and strategize flyer distribution with targeted locations
  • Lead public relations, write press releases, and cultivate media relationships
  • Write and manage website content and updates
  • Serve as staff liaison to board committees

Event Planning

  • Coordinate, promote, and execute WorldChicago’s three annual fundraisers: International Women’s Day luncheon, Spring Diplomacy Luncheon, Fall Cultural fundraiser
  • Lead Young Professionals Committee and guide planning and promotion of Young Professionals event series
  • Coordinate live, silent, and online auctions;
  • Procure auction item donations

Fundraising

  • Research foundation and corporate grant opportunities & prepare grant proposals
  • Develop individual giving fundraising campaigns

Membership Recruitment

  • Administer annual membership drive and on-going membership recruitment

Visitor Program Coordination

  • Assist as necessary with international delegation programming

WorldChicago seeks candidates with:

  • Bachelor’s degree 
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in marketing, communications, development, or related field 
  • Strong written and interpersonal communication skills 
  • Strong organizational skills, flexibility, self-motivation, and comfort working in a small team 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
  • Experience with WordPress (or other CMS) and Constant Contact (or other email marketing software) E tapestry 
  • Demonstrated interest in international affairs 
  • Design and photography skills a plus

WorldChicago offers a competitive salary, based on experience, and comprehensive benefits package, including excellent health and dental plan. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity in its workplace.


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