Community Engagement & Marketing Assistant Part-Time

Elgin, IL (Hybrid)

$21/hr – $30/hrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Support the agency’s communications and community presence by coordinating marketing materials, events, PR, and social storytelling to raise visibility and engagement.

  • Marketing & Communications: Develop and update a annual Marketing and Communication Plan aligned to the agency’s strategic plan.
  • Community Engagement & Events: Plan, coordinate, and attend community events and fundraisers, supporting donor communications and outreach.
  • Content & Social Presence: Gather content, tell stories, and maintain social channels and the website to amplify programs and impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the development and distribution of marketing and promotional materials.
  • Support agency branding and ensure consistency in public-facing communications.
  • Attend, coordinate, and represent the agency at community outreach events, tabling opportunities, and local networking activities.
  • Assist with the planning and coordination of agency-sponsored community events and activities.
  • Support fundraising and development efforts through event assistance, donor communications, and promotional activities.
  • Assist with photography, content gathering, and storytelling for agency communications and social media.
  • Support and assist in the maintenance of the agency’s social media presence across platforms (i.e. TikTok).
  • Help maintain the agency website and community event calendars as assigned.
  • Coordinate public relations and community awareness activities: including an annual public relations plan that is regularly updated.
  • Assist staff with presentations, outreach materials, and community engagement efforts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
  • Must have access to reliable transportation.

Preferred

  • Prior related experience preferred.
  • Experience in marketing, communications, social media management, public relations, or community engagement preferred.
  • Specialization/strong knowledge of TikTok is a plus.
  • Basic graphic design and content creation skills are desirable.
  • Basic PC literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms.

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development and growth.
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Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area

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Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area (FSA) is dedicated to quality, accessible, holistic, equy and client-centered behavioral health services. Our goal is strengthen individuals and families so that they can meet the challenges of modern life in positive and construction ways. FSA is a private, not-for-profit agency offering a full array of mental health services proudly providing over 16,000 hours of face-to-face contact to over 3,000 residents in the greater Elgin area. Established in 1931 our service area includes all of Kane and DeKalb counties as well as Hanover Township of Cook County.

Founded in 1931
Haines Borough County, Alaska, USA
55 employees (1 in marketing)
100% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.2%
Direct
40.8%
Referral
5.1%
Social
10.6%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~56

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (2% of company)