Digital Media & Marketing Associate

Elim Christian Services•Palos Heights, IL

6d•$60,000 - $66,000

About The Position

Elim Christian Services is seeking a Digital Media & Marketing Associate to support its campus and organizational mission of empowering children and adults with developmental disabilities. The role creates and manages digital and print marketing materials, content, photography, video, website updates, advertising, and event communications. It works closely with Advancement, program, leadership, and administrative teams to promote organizational awareness, fundraising, recruitment, program visibility, and community engagement while maintaining Elim’s visual identity, mission, Christian values, and brand standards. The associate also supports events through creative development, photography and video, coordination with internal and external partners, and on-site assistance. The position requires sensitivity and discretion when working with personal stories and media, strong organizational skills across multiple priorities, and positive interactions with staff, donors, families, volunteers, vendors, and community partners. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 52 weeks per year. Competitive starting pay is $60,000 to $66,000 annually.

Requirements

Three or more years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, content creation, public relations, nonprofit communications, media, or a related field is preferred.
Proficiency with common creative and content-production tools.
Strong photography skills, including composition, lighting, basic equipment operation, and post-production editing.
Strong video production skills, including shooting, editing, audio, framing, and producing short-form content.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for events, photography, video, and organizational activities as needed.
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities while maintaining quality.
Ability to exercise discretion and sensitivity when working with personal stories and potentially confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Photography, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Design and produce digital and print marketing materials, including social media graphics, advertisements, brochures, newsletters, presentations, email campaigns, and promotional materials.
Maintain a cohesive visual identity across Elim’s website, social media, email, print materials, and fundraising campaigns.
Adapt creative assets for different platforms, audiences, and formats while ensuring accessibility, visual engagement, and brand consistency.
Maintain an organized library of photography, video, design files, templates, logos, and other digital assets.
Collaborate with Advancement, program, leadership, and administrative teams to turn organizational goals into marketing strategies and creative materials.
Support website design, content development, and ongoing updates.
Identify improvements to marketing workflows, creative processes, and asset management.
Create, schedule, and publish digital content for awareness, fundraising, recruitment, program visibility, and community engagement.
Develop and manage a content calendar covering social media, website updates, storytelling, events, fundraising campaigns, and organizational communications.
Write, edit, and proofread content for digital and print channels in Elim’s voice and consistent with its mission and Christian values.
Plan and execute photography and video projects, from story development and shot planning through on-site production, editing, post-production, and delivery.
Produce short- and long-form videos, reels, and other multimedia content highlighting Elim’s programs, participants, staff, events, impact, and mission.
Partner with Advancement on creative assets and donor communications for fundraising appeals, donor stewardship, Giving Tuesday, major gift initiatives, and special campaigns.
Support the planning, execution, and optimization of digital advertising campaigns, including Google Ad Grants.
Monitor social media engagement, website traffic, advertising results, and campaign analytics; recommend data-informed improvements.
Ensure communications accurately represent Elim’s mission, values, programs, and priorities and follow brand guidelines and organizational standards.
Identify and develop storytelling opportunities that demonstrate Elim’s impact and strengthen community connections.
Coordinate with staff to collect and develop photos, videos, testimonials, and program highlights.
Apply accessibility, readability, and platform-specific best practices to digital content.
Develop event materials such as invitations, digital promotions, signage, presentations, graphics, programs, and follow-up communications.
Capture and produce event photography and video for promotion, post-event communications, donor stewardship, and future marketing.
Coordinate with staff, volunteers, vendors, venues, and community partners to support event execution.
Provide on-site event assistance as needed, including setup, registration, guest experience, photography and video, program flow, and breakdown.
Build positive working relationships with staff and become familiar with Elim’s programs, services, and the people whose stories represent its mission.
Interact professionally and warmly with donors, families, community partners, volunteers, vendors, and event guests.
Use sound judgment, discretion, and sensitivity when working with personal stories, photographs, videos, and potentially confidential information.
Represent Elim positively and professionally in the community and at organizational events.
Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities while maintaining quality.
Participate in Advancement team planning, meetings, goal-setting, and cross-functional projects.