What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing & Communications Specialist position at Chicago Children's Advocacy Center?

Job Description

ChicagoCAC employees are expected to perform their job duties and act in a manner consistent with the Core Values of the organization.

Responsibility Summary

The Marketing & Communications Specialist will establish and implement ChicagoCAC’s marketing, communications, media relations and social media efforts to increase stakeholder engagement, strengthen the ChicagoCAC brand and expand overall visibility of ChicagoCAC’s mission. In partnership with the Chief Development & Marketing Officer (CDMO) and the Director of Development (DOD), this individual will drive the marketing and communications efforts for the agency. She / he / they works closely with internal staff, key leadership, design consultants and interns to establish materials and communications for the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center’s programs and fundraising initiatives.

DEI&AB Culture Commitment : The Marketing & Communications Specialist (MCS) is responsible for creating an inclusive environment that demonstrates equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging to our clients, ChicagoCAC employees, and partners. The position also assists in ChicagoCAC’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (DEIAB) initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities : (60% of the role)

Work with the Chief Development & Marketing Officer and Director of Development to create content and provide editing for organization-wide marketing efforts, including social media, website, annual report, internal and external newsletters, email marketing, and print collateral.
Develop and manage ChicagoCAC’s marketing and communications strategy.
Work with program leaders to capture stories that highlight and bring additional awareness of ChicagoCAC efforts.
Respond to and assist staff with marketing needs to ensure alignment with ChicagoCAC branding and support internal staff communications as assigned.
Work closely with contractual graphic designer and website administrator on projects to ensure consistency with ChicagoCAC brand and identity.
Drive audience segmentation and targeting for email campaigns; compiling email lists and purging email lists. identify target audience and appropriate contacts for email outreach and campaigns. manage segmented audience lists
Monitor metrics and make recommendations to improve stakeholder engagement.
Keeps abreast of best practices, trends, tools and techniques related to marketing.
Ensure best practice stewardship to external stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.

Event Fundraising Support : (40% of the role)

Create and drive the marketing and communications efforts for all fundraising and agency-wide events.

Develop marketing event timelines and budgets ensuring we meet deadlines.

Work closely with the Director of Development, Events Coordinator, and Event Consultant to support overall event logistics, event set-up, and close out.

Discretion

The Marketing & Communications Specialist has a mid-level range of discretion and independent decision-making.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise Marketing interns yearly.

Relationships

The Marketing & Communications Specialist closely with the Chief Development & Marketing Officer, Director of Development, the Marketing & Development team, and members of the ChicagoCAC staff.

Qualifications

BA in marketing or communications-related field (ex. Journalism, Creative Writing)

At least three years of related work experience (social media management, website design, marketing, communications, or journalism experience).

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, organization skills, and project management skills.

In addition to making a significant impact on children’s and families’ lives, ChicagoCAC offers amazing benefits for our staff, which include :

BCBS HMO and PPO healthcare coverage options with an opportunity to add family members to plans.

Free life insurance at 2x your salary up to a maximum of $200,000.

Additional pay of 10% of your salary up to $7,500 per year (available after 6 months of employment) to use towards a menu of benefits such as : additional health benefits, dental, vision, long-term disability short-term disability, 403b plan, a Roth option, legal coverage, dependent care, flexible spending, and taxable spending.

Taxable spending may be used for health club membership, fitness activities, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, among other options.

Paid Time Off (“PTO”) : PTO starts accruing the first day of employment and accrues at a rate of 35 days in a 12-month period.

PTO days are used for all days off, including holidays and sick time so you have maximum flexibility in the use of your PTO.

Timing of vacations may be dependent on client needs, as that’s our first priority.

PTO goes up to 40 days after 5 years.

Additional PTO for FMLA-related reasons up to 20 days.

A remote work policy that provides flexibility in work hours so long as operational needs are met.

Regular expert training on evidence-based therapy modalities, which includes being able to earn Continuing Education Units.

A casual dress code.

Enjoy afternoon milk and cookies every Friday!

If you share our passion for providing hope and healing to children and families who have experienced abuse and trauma, and possess the qualifications we’re looking for, please submit an application!

ChicagoCAC’s Compensation Philosophy :

We believe in fair compensation for your work. Our salary scale is comparable to salaries you would find in Chicago, IL. We believe our compensation program is designed to support, reinforce, and align our values, business strategy, and operational & financial needs with a goal of growth and profitability.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :

ChicagoCAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer : BIPOC, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA people are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact our People & Culture Department at (312) 492-3700.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary : $7,500 - $200,000

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