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.

Our Mission is to be the most referred staffing firm in Chicago. We accomplish this by offering our candidates and clients a Remarkable Hiring Experience.

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 PR and Media Relations

 · 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

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

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