Specialist, Marketing

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$55K/yr – $58K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end marketing campaigns across digital channels, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive segmentation, testing, and reporting that support YMCA marketing goals.

  • Lead campaign execution and optimization efforts
  • Maintain assets and calendars to ensure brand consistency

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Execute marketing campaigns across digital, email, and other channels using established strategies and templates
  • Support assigned portfolios including community hubs and hyperlocal initiatives by coordinating campaign timelines and deliverables
  • Collaborate with internal teams to gather information, clarify needs, and implement approved marketing requests
  • Assist with audience segmentation and messaging using existing data and tools
  • Track campaign performance and prepare basic reports to share results, trends, and recommendations
  • Support testing and optimization efforts such as subject lines, content variations, and scheduling under direction
  • Maintain marketing assets, calendars, and documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency
  • Ensure all materials align with YMCA brand standards, inclusion practices, and organizational policies
  • Work in partnership with marketing leadership, program staff, and other departments to support marketing goals
  • Participate in planning meetings and provide status updates on assigned work

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or preferred equivalent
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience
  • Ability to develop campaign strategies, segment, and target audiences for engagement and conversion
  • Hands-on experience with campaign execution and an expert grasp of audience segmentation, as well as integrated nurture and outbound campaigns
  • Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
  • 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
  • Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
  • Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Discounts on programs , employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.
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YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Established in 1858, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago was created as a place where community members could find growth and support. Today, 165 years later, the YMCA of Metro Chicago has 14 centers, five camps, and nearly 100 extension sites, making the Y one of the largest social enterprises in Chicago. More than half a million individuals rely on the Y each year for social guidance and individual empowerment. The Y has remained at the heart and soul of personal development in Chicagoland and the Midwest and intends to do so for generations to come.

Chicago, Illinois, USA
1.2K employees (23 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
44K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$7.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
51.8%
Direct
39.9%
Referral
6%
Social
1.4%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
21 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
3.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$10.7K
Last Raise
$10.7K
Grant, 5 months ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2025
    Grant
  • Aug 2021
    Grant • $10.7K

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