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 drive marketing and communications initiatives across diverse stakeholders, shaping strategy, messaging consistency, and content across channels.

  • Lead integrated marketing and communications efforts with cross-functional teams
  • Oversee media, digital campaigns, budgets, and content calendars
  • Collaborate on programs and branding while ensuring alignment with organizational goals

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • MARKETING | 75%: Identify key stakeholders including diverse audiences, community leaders, elected leaders and opinion leaders to ensure the right message is being developed and delivered in an effective way
  • MARKETING | 75%: Stay informed about developments in marketing and communications to foster innovation and create versatile and strategic messaging
  • MARKETING | 75%: Work with leadership to develop communication and marketing strategies, adjusting plans as necessary
  • MARKETING | 75%: Identify and present opportunities for consistency in messaging across channels
  • MARKETING | 75%: Ensure all messages align with organizational strategies and develop content for impactful messaging
  • MARKETING | 75%: Develop short- and long-term outreach goals and planned initiatives
  • MARKETING | 75%: Create and manage media content calendars, including annual reports and appeals
  • MARKETING | 75%: Oversee digital marketing efforts, including social media campaigns, email newsletters, and website content
  • MARKETING | 75%: Plan and oversee the design, content, and production of marketing materials
  • MARKETING | 75%: Brainstorm and collaborate on new ideas and strategies for programs and branding

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, English, Communications, or related field
  • 3+ years professional experience in the areas of communications or marketing
  • Knowledge of marketing channels in print and online, including social media platforms
  • Ability to customize content for target audiences effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong grasp of grammar, proactive writing, language, and attention to detail
  • Technological competency
  • Familiar with the communities within JOURNEYS service area
  • Subscription to and integration of the agency’s core values of Respect, Teamwork, Mission-Driven, and Commitment

Benefits

  • PTO
  • Health insurance
  • Vision and Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) contribution
JOURNEYS | The Road Home logo

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