Marketing & Communications Coordinator

SAFER FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment.

General Summary :

The Marketing & Communications Coordinator position requires a working understanding of strategic and tactical marketing and communications skills.

It includes supporting the Marketing Director in executing a wide range of marketing functions as well as taking on some planning duties.

Critical to success in this role are effective design skills, solid written and verbal communication skills, a high level of attention to detail, an ability to draft a social media plan (schedule / calendar), plan events and a dynamic can do spirit.

This is an intermediate-level position it provides opportunity to gain experience through practical application and build skills through mentorship on the road to first-level and middle-level marketing management positions.

Performance Results Description

The Position is properly performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are executed by following the Safer Values.

Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity and Evidence Based Innovation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Stakeholder Interface and Service

  • Providing project and administrative support for a variety of internal and external marketing programs
  • Working with marketing team to produce and manage brand identity & other marketing initiatives, collateral and assets both physical and digital
  • Planning & managing social media and website content production including posting to social media platforms, and providing analytic summaries
  • The organization’s major events are planned, executed and meet stated event objectives.
  • Organization’s social media strategy is executed as planned and the metric meets strategic goals.
  • Solid support is given to planning and executing the marketing / communications plan.
  • It is actively supporting the marketing and communications director with duties
  • Managing photography / videography (shooting & editing) assignments (including Podcasts)

Stakeholder Outreach and Recruitment

  • Healthy vendor relationships are established and maintained
  • All materials for external consumption are accurate, consistent in format, design, content and are professionally presented with the organization’s brand standards.
  • Managing vendor relationships including print houses, advertising firms, web developers, etc.

Tracking, Document, and Reporting

  • Templates and guides are up-to-date and readily available for dissemination to appropriate audiences.
  • Maintaining schedules for a variety of marketing initiatives including the Department’s, marketing, social media, editorial, project and ZOOM meeting calendars
  • Planning, organizing and promote organizational events including setup and running in-person and virtual functions

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills with high level attention to detail and follow-through
  • Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal and social abilities
  • Familiarity with social media, social networking, and email marketing
  • Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Project planning and management and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (365) is required
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe Premiere)
  • Digital photography and video editing experience
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and execute events.

Education and Experience :

Associate or bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or a related field required. 2-3 years of experience in a marketing assistant or equivalent role.

Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action / Minorities / Females / Veterans

www.saferfoundation.org

No Phone Calls Please

10 days ago
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