Integrated Marketing Specialist

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$68K/yr – $101K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the end-to-end marketing and communications pipeline from messaging and content creation to campaign execution and event logistics, coordinating with Sales, Administration and the Transformation Office to deliver clear, on-brand materials and updates. Lead presentations, internal communications and digital campaigns while ensuring brand standards and regulatory alignment across channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • 1. Cross-functional Marketing, Sales Enablement and Presentation Support Supports Sales, Administration and the Transformation Office by developing presentations, messaging and marketing materials aligned with established marketing priorities, brand standards and approval processes. Translates business needs, stakeholder input, complex information and data into clear, structured and visually consistent deliverables for sales, leadership and internal audiences. Designs and updates presentations, charts, graphics and related materials that improve understanding and help audiences engage with information more effectively. Works from defined objectives, source materials and stakeholder input to develop drafts independently, identify questions or gaps, incorporate feedback and prepare materials for review and final approval.
  • 2. Content Development, Communications and Messaging Develops, writes and adapts internal and marketing communications and marketing materials based on defined strategies, messaging frameworks, audience needs and channel requirements. Supports internal enterprise-wide communications, internal updates, campaign messaging, partner channel content and organizational materials. Adapts messaging, voice and tone for different audiences, mediums and contexts, including employees, leadership, Sales, ministry partners and external audiences. Ensures communications are clear, accurate, audience-appropriate and aligned with brand standards, organizational priorities and the expectations of a regulated financial services environment.
  • 3. Integrated Campaign and Digital Marketing Execution Supports the team in campaign execution across email, website, social, direct mail, partner channels and related marketing channels. Builds and edits email campaigns in Salesforce Marketing Cloud, following established templates, processes and QA standards. Develops emails and campaign materials for a range of audiences, ensuring accuracy and alignment with messaging and brand guidelines. Maintains website content using CMS tools, including routine page updates and basic landing page support. Supports social media posting, partner channel content updates and related distribution needs in line with established best practices. Assists with direct mail execution, including content preparation, list coordination, QA support and basic performance tracking where applicable
  • 4. National Events, Sponsorships and Marketing Logistics Coordinates marketing materials and logistics for national events, sponsorships and related marketing initiatives, including production of print, signage, presentation and promotional assets as needed. Works with internal partners and external vendors to help ensure materials are accurate, on brand and delivered on time. Supports event-related communications and follow-up materials in alignment with broader marketing priorities.
  • 5. Other Duties as Assigned Performs additional marketing and communications duties as needed to support team priorities and organizational goals.
  • Physical
  • Travel Nature means, and frequency of travel required to perform this job.
  • Required Education, Certifications, or Licenses: - Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience and training

Requirements

  • Requires 3+ years of experience in marketing, communications or a related field, with strong writing and editing skills and demonstrated ability to develop clear, well-structured and audience-appropriate communications across a variety of formats, including presentations, email, social media, direct mail, partner channel content, internal communications and marketing materials. Must be able to adapt tone, messaging and level of detail across audiences, channels and purposes while maintaining clarity, accuracy and consistency.
  • Experience developing presentations and communications for a variety of audiences. Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise and visually organized materials is required.
  • Experience supporting internal communications, enterprise-wide communications or organizational updates that require discretion, nuance, confidentiality and alignment with leadership or stakeholder input.
  • Experience building and deploying email campaigns in Salesforce Marketing Cloud or a similar platform, including familiarity with templates, testing, QA processes and campaign execution standards.
  • Experience updating and maintaining website content using CMS tools, such as WordPress, Squarespace or similar platforms is preferred. Familiarity with digital marketing channels, including email, web and social media, is required.
  • Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and experience using design tools, such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, to produce polished, on-brand presentations, graphics and marketing materials that support clear communication and information understanding.
  • Experience working within established brand standards, templates, messaging frameworks and approval processes. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, polished deliverables while following defined processes, quality checks and review requirements.
  • Ability to receive feedback, work through revisions and refine deliverables through review and approval cycles. Must be comfortable shifting between projects as priorities evolve while staying organized and responsive within established project management processes.
  • Minimum Technical Competency: Computer knowledge that enables you to operate a Windows Computer and follow basic troubleshooting instructions. Software skills to efficiently use computer programs and applications. Ability to leverage computer knowledge and software skills to understand new software, follow process, and identify opportunities for improvement. Must have experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.).
  • Appreciation for the mission, vision, values of the Mission Investment Fund, ELCA Federal Credit Union, and the ELCA.

Benefits

  • The ELCA offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including employer paid health premiums for employees, health and dependent care FSA’s, a health savings account (HSA) with an employer contribution, life insurance, and a substantial employer contribution to 403b retirement plan (no match required). We also offer a generous paid time-off policy including 11 paid holidays. All benefits commence on your start date.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

The ELCA is a community of faith that has a vision of a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ makes for all people and creation. Our faith is built around a strong belief in God as made known to us in Jesus Christ. Through worship, service, and education, we practice our faith, grow our relationship with God and experience God's grace in our lives.We also work hard to put our faith into action. In today’s complex world, we strive to make a positive changes in practical, realistic ways so more people know the way of Jesus and discover community, justice and love.We are one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with nearly 3.3 million members in more than 9,000 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. The ELCA’s roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.We welcome you to experience this church right in your community. Explore the ELCA, and help us celebrate our gift of faith—with action.www.elca.org

Founded in 1988
Chicago, Illinois, USA
1.1K employees (64 in marketing)

Salaries

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$68K/yr – $101K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
39 (3% of company)
Median Tenure
13 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
141.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$10.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.3%
Direct
47.1%
Referral
5.7%
Social
2.4%
Paid
0.3%

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Current headcount: ~1.1K

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