Coordinator, Marketing & Communications

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$62K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive marketing and communications coordination for nonprofit clients, leading plans, execution, and updates as a coordinator.

  • Own development and execution of client marketing plans, production schedules, and collateral.
  • Must-have: Bachelor's degree plus 3+ years of marketing communications experience.
  • Standout: Experience coordinating multi-client campaigns and cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Conceive and develop basic marketing plans to achieve client objectives, including budgeting
  • Oversee implementation of marketing plans, including the development of production schedules, project coordination and operational oversight
  • Develop marketing collateral from copywriting to production through fulfillment
  • Write and manage updates for client websites
  • Write, format and manage fulfillment of client e-mail campaigns, including distribution tool and analytics (monitoring click through rates, etc.)
  • Develop basic plans and manage updates of client social media channels
  • Track budgets, staff time hours and direct expenditures
  • Assist in coordinating work streams for junior team members
  • Identify and explore industry affiliation opportunities to further client objectives

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution with a concentration in English, Journalism, Communications or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of professional experience, to include marketing communications

Preferred

  • You have a passion for marketing and communications, and the impact this function has for nonprofits
  • You are a dynamic individual that is energized by learning new technologies and techniques in the marketing and communications space
  • You are tech-savvy and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-client environment
  • You have the ability to self-start as well as work as part of a team
  • You have a proven ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • You possess strong written and verbal communication skills
  • You have the ability to travel 10%
  • Agency and/or association management experience is a plus
  • Working knowledge of the general marketing process – research, planning, promotion and evaluation
  • Solid understanding of social media and the ability to navigate popular outlets (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)
  • Proficiency with popular IT applications and basic understanding of HTML (for web updates)
  • Proficiency with basic computer programming, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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Smithbucklin

For 75 years, Smithbucklin has been a trusted steward for our association, society, and community partners, deeply vested in each one’s purpose, goals, values, and long-term success. From our very beginning, we’ve helped associations reimagine what’s possible. The talent and passion of our people complement the volunteer leaders we work alongside. We join in their journeys and empower them along the way. Working together, our innovative solutions nurture growth, advance missions, and achieve lasting impact.

Founded in 1949
Chicago, IL, US
710 employees (95 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
18.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
19.5%
Direct
66.3%
Referral
10.8%
Social
3.2%
Paid
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~704

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
82 (12% of company)
Median Career Experience
9 years
Median Tenure
3.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2