Marketing Coordinator

The primary role of the Marketing Coordinator is to both enhance and promote regional mobility in the effort to increase ridership in the CTA service area. Develop, plan, and implement marketing and communication plans to maximize CTA services and programs. Organize the development and production of marketing materials including print, broadcast, social media, e-newsletters, flyers, and other resources. In addition, this employee shall display a positive and cooperative attitude in collaborating with all staff, providers, and the community, as well as promote the CTA Public Transit Mission by providing safe, courteous, equitable, dependable, and energy-efficient transportation services.

This position is responsible for mobility management which, under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) definition, consists of short-range planning, management activities and projects expanding the availability of services. The incumbent is responsible for coordination of existing transportation services within the region; developing new regional transportation services; and promoting available transportation resources to the region’s residents, businesses, and organizations.

Education:

• Four-year college degree, or 5 years related experience in Marketing, Business, Public Administration, Social Work, Non-Profit Management, Communication, or related field is required.

Qualifications:

• Must have strong organizational skills, good oral and written communication skills, a friendly and helpful attitude and must be comfortable making presentations in the public forum.
• Must be proficient in the use of general office equipment, Microsoft Office Suite and be familiar with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator).
• Must be able to type and enter data with speed and accuracy.
• Requires a proven record of successes and overcoming obstacles.
• Requires analytical skills to provide solutions/recommendations.
• Must be articulate, persistent, performance driven and results oriented.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination (vision included) prior to start date. Must pass the company Drug and Alcohol screening test and abide by all drug free workplace policies.
• Requires a valid MS Driver License with a clean driving record.

CTA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by law.