MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Center on Halsted•Chicago, IL

10h

About The Position

The Marketing & Communications Manager is a strategic and creative thinker responsible for designing and producing materials in support of Center on Halsted’s (COH) programs and mission eliciting engagement and support. Primary duties include managing requests from staff to craft materials on deadline ensuring accurate, appealing, and on-brand designs representing programs and events on social media, the Center on Halsted website, Center on Halsted e-newsletters, media relations, website content, onsite print materials, and more. The ideal candidate must have both print and web design skills; must be experienced in digital/mobile communications; and must be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite. The Marketing & Communications Manager will be a self-starter who likes being highly productive who can work across departments.

Requirements

2-5 years of successful graphic design experience in a mid-sized and/or nonprofit organization required
Expert knowledge of Adobe CS6 - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
Basic Microsoft Office knowledge
Basic Website CMS knowledge
Canva proficiency
Hootsuite proficiency
Ability to proof, review, send artwork to print and work with printers during the proofing process
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) sensitivity
Ability to use the elements of design to effectively present ideas verbally and visually
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, resident partners, funders and community members
Ability to design effective and visually appealing online and print materials in order to further the organizational mission of Center on Halsted

Nice To Haves

Strategic Vision and Agility – ability to think strategically and anticipate future consequences and trends; ability to incorporate such trends into the organizational plan
Experience in digital/mobile communications

Responsibilities

Provide strategic, creative planning & production of marketing and communications materials in various forms (online, social media, print, etc) in support of the organization’s mission, programs, events
Leverage skills with creative design tools in creation of collateral including, but not limited to Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign in a Desktop environment
Maintain and continuously update the organization’s website, including program content, event listings and other needs as they emerge
Maintain and continuously update the organization’s onsite communications across print pieces and digital lobby signage at all three locations
Manage internal stakeholder requests and gather copy and initial ideas in order to design and implement communication pieces
Work with print vendors to acquire print quotes and execute outside printing as needed for onsite signage, promotional materials, and operational needs
Prioritize multiple projects and manage flow of design projects communicating procedures and expectations as needed
Work closely with the Chief Development Officer, and program staff to ensure all print and online materials are reflective of organization’s strategic brand and image
Support the organization’s overall communications and marketing needs including facilitating and project management of public-facing meetings, events, and developing print collateral
Lead creation of annual impact report including design elements, curating and creating copy for stories, and execute overall theme
Lead all fundraising and stewardship event branding including, but not limited to, supporting email and mail invites, ensuring brand integrity for Center on Halsted through visual pieces at event, and draft speaking points for speakers for events such as Santa Speedo Run, Human First Gala, AIDS Run & Walk, WERQ Career Fair, in addition to one-off events throughout the calendar year
Create annual Marketing and Communications Plans in collaboration with the development department
Oversee and execute social media content and strategy, including paid social media advertising campaigns, capturing and coordinating shortform video content including reels and social media campaigns
Track and report key performance metrics across communications such as email, social media, website traffic, and digital campaigns and use analytics to inform communications strategy and audience engagement
Manage media relations including drafting press releases, strengthening relationships with media, and serving as COH media contact point
Perform as main manager for Center on Halsted’s brand and voice with all marketing and communication pieces in collaboration with Chief Development Officer and Chief Executive Officer.