Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Summary:

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator tracks, develops, and executes the agency’s marketing and communications materials, with particular execution for digital marketing initiatives and vendor relationships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilitiesinclude the following:

• Provides a branding check for staff from across the organization, with the VP of Marketing and Business Development 
• Serves as a second edit for items written by or first edited by the VP of Marketing and Business Development 
• Creates communications including flyers, blog posts, e-blasts, newsletters, posters, internal communications, and other materials 
• Provides in-house design and layout 
• Serves as the primary contact for print vendors and interfaces with designers and translators 
• Maintains and tracks inventory of all branded promotional materials 
• Responsible for keeping all web pages up to date in both English and Spanish using content management system 
• Responsible for posting to multiple social media channels 
• Responsible for monitoring social media pages and online review sites 
• Responsible for email marketing list management 
• Manages marketing for The Community Shop, the agency’s resale store 
• Develops internal and external advertising materials in collaboration with the VP of Marketing and Business Development 
• Attends regular meetings of the Marketing and Business Development team, and other meetings as assigned 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree. At least two (2) years of experience in marketing and/or communications.

Technical expertise in marketing and communications should include:

• Experience with web content management systems, social media tools, and email marketing systems preferred 
• Experience overseeing the production of print materials and publications 
• Experience managing external vendors and contractors such as printers, designers, translators, and freelancers 
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills 
• Ability to use or learn various software programs including word processing, design software, and project management tools

Skills:

• Strong creative and interpersonal skills 
• Strong writing and editing skills 
• Committed to the mission and vision of the organization

Schedule:

Primarily Monday-Friday. Some weekend and evening work required.

Work Environment:

Position requires frequent and regular computer and phone use. The employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands, lift items (such as boxes of brochures), balance arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

License:

Valid Illinois Driver’s License. Personal vehicle needed for local travel.