Communications Manager

Palatine, IL (On-site)

$47K/yr – $52K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead the marketing and outreach program, shaping content, partnerships, and messaging across channels while aligning with organizational goals.

  • Lead marketing and outreach strategies
  • Develop engaging content for diverse audiences
  • Oversee marketing team and partnerships

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Working under the direction of our CFO, you'll be responsible for shaping our marketing efforts, executing new community outreach strategies, and creating/strengthening partnerships.
  • You'll collaborate with leadership to improve our communication strategies and ensure marketing efforts align with our organizational goals and procedures.
  • Your efforts will help ensure more people hear about our agency, attract new fundraising sources, and increase interest in volunteer opportunities or support services.
  • Developing engaging content that appeals to diverse audiences, community leaders, elected officials, and opinion leaders while ensuring messages are clearly communicated and delivered.
  • Stay up to date with marketing trends and follow the best practices to maintain messaging innovation, versatility, and strategy.
  • Maintain messaging across print, online, and social media channels.
  • Manage our content calendars, preemptively brainstorm ideas, and oversee the design and production of print and digital marketing materials.
  • Set short- and long-term goals, proactively seek out potential outreach opportunities, and help with budget planning/maintenance.
  • Oversee the marketing associate and event coordinator to ensure they're playing their part in efficient operations and effective strategies!

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a field such as English, marketing, or communications
  • 3+ years of professional communications or marketing experience
  • Solid knowledge of print and digital marketing channels, including various social media platforms
  • Understanding of different audiences and how to adjust content to maximize success
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong understanding of grammar, language, and proactive writing styles
  • Sharp attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
  • Proficiency with computers and technology
  • Familiarity with the communities within our service area
  • Ability to ensure all activities include our core values, which are Respect, Teamwork, Mission-Driven, and Commitment
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain composed during tense situations

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental
  • Life insurance
  • PTO
  • 401(k) plan
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JOURNEYS The Road Home

JOURNEYS | The Road Home is a non-profit agency that provides shelter, social services and housing to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in 37 towns in north/northwest suburban Cook County. The mission of JOURNEYS is to individually assess and serve its clients, while broadening community awareness and involvement. The agency consists of the PADS Shelter Program, the HOPE Center Supportive Services Program, and the Pathways Housing Readiness Program focusing on intervention and assistance for those in need.

Founded in 2001
Palatine, Illinois, USA
24 employees (4 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
14.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
50.9%
Direct
28.8%
Referral
4.9%
Social
14.1%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~24

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (13% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Grant, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2023
    Grant