Coordinator, Communications

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 19 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the calendar, logistics, and project coordination for the Communications team, balancing schedules for the Directors, meeting planning, and cross‑functional timelines for major announcements.

  • Manage Director of Communications and Director of Partnerships schedules
  • Coordinate agendas, notes, and meeting logistics across teams
  • Track timelines and documentation for major Foundation announcements

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support scheduling needs for Communications team with multiple parties; Manage Director of Communications and Director of Partnerships schedule of appointments.
  • Arrange meeting logistics; collaborate across administrative staff and programs, Support development and distribution of agendas and key documents; Take and distribute meeting notes.
  • Serve as project management support for major Foundation announcements (i.e. Fellows & 100&Change ); create and maintain timelines, arrange logistics with public relations and video firms, and coordinate document access for media and journalists.
  • Coordinate document and information management tasks that add value for the team, such as formatting of presentations and plans, maintaining files and project archives, and facilitating production of print materials as needed.
  • Interact with, provide guidance to, route and/or respond to questions from Foundation colleagues, consultants, the media, and other external partners.
  • Process domestic and international expense reports for Director of Communications, Director of Partnerships, and international expense reports for Communications Officers travel.
  • Support digital colleagues and engage with analytics vendor in project management for monthly digital analytics reports.
  • Handle other responsibilities and projects as assigned, including but not limited to occasional media relations research/tracking, social media content production, and help coordinate internal and external meetings/events.

Requirements

  • Minimum of three to five years of relevant administrative experience, preferably in a communications setting (i.e. agency or nonprofit)
  • Comfortable working in a team environment
  • Well-developed organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Able to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Creative/entrepreneurial thinking
  • Interest in the work of the Foundation and its grantees
  • Positive, “can-do” attitude and a willingness to do what is necessary to get the job done
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

  • Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable a person with disabilities to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations are also available during the interview process.
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The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. ⚖🌿☮🌎MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including over-incarceration, global climate change, nuclear risk, and significantly increasing financial capital for the social sector. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsible and responsive democracy; the strength and vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago; and generating new knowledge about critical issues.

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