Marketing Specialist (Full-Time, Hourly)
About The Position
As a Marketing Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating marketing efforts for facilities of the Glenview Park District from concept stage through production. This role provides direction and oversight to the Creative Director, freelancers and vendors and participates in the overall planning and scheduling of marketing initiatives through bi-annual meetings and frequent communication with facilities. Specific duties include, but are not limited, to: Working with facilities to determine marketing priorities and outline annual activities and needs Researching and writing marketing and promotional copy for all marketing materials, including ads, brochures, fliers and website content Project Management – Assigning tasks to other marketing team members to achieve the marketing goals of assigned facilities Updating website content as needed Representing the Park District as needed through special event attendance, tabling at local events, etc. Ensuring your facilities are represented in social media and online through photography and videography through coordination with the Creative Director
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or Journalism
- At least 3 years of related work experience
- Knowledge and skills with specialized software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Excel)
- Project management
- Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Park District experience
Responsibilities
- Working with facilities to determine marketing priorities and outline annual activities and needs
- Researching and writing marketing and promotional copy for all marketing materials, including ads, brochures, fliers and website content
- Project Management – Assigning tasks to other marketing team members to achieve the marketing goals of assigned facilities
- Updating website content as needed
- Representing the Park District as needed through special event attendance, tabling at local events, etc.
- Ensuring your facilities are represented in social media and online through photography and videography through coordination with the Creative Director
Benefits
- Medical Coverage – PPO or HMO
- Dental Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF)
- Short-Term Disability Supplemental (Aflac)
- Pension/Defined Benefit Plan (IMRF)
- 457 Plan/Defined Contribution Plan
- Paid Time Off & Paid Emergency Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Membership Dues Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Park District Facility Discounts and Usage Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
