[DANK Haus German American Cultural Center] Marketing Manager

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$30K/yr – $44K/yrMid Level3+ years expPart time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive nonprofit marketing for DANK Haus by owning multi-channel content and campaigns to grow awareness and engagement.

  • Must-have: 3+ years in marketing/digital strategy and nonprofit exposure.
  • Standout: Hands-on with tools like Canva, Loomly, and Constant Contact and a strong branding focus.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement all aspects of marketing for a small nonprofit. Align marketing materials across channels. Preserve and promote the DANK Haus brand. Develop communications calendar and design and write all communications to create digital and print materials.
  • Create written content and visuals for the DANK Haus’ website, marketing emails, and campaigns, print brochures, donor emails and cultivation materials, press releases, and community outreach.
  • Develop email campaigns, segment audience lists, import contacts, and analyze open and click-through rates.
  • Update and maintain website written content in collaboration with departments. Develop a strategy for refreshing content, improving navigation and increasing traffic to the site and SEO.
  • Assist with the development of communications including but not limited to the language school newsletter, the annual report, fundraising communiques, and Gala materials.
  • Creatively promote DANK Haus events, services, programs, and community opportunities. Develop print materials including flyers, posters, and invites.
  • Develop and implement a social media strategy across all channels and across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and utilize data to determine strategy. Identify trends and provide recommendations for new ways to promote the DANK Haus’ brand and mission.
  • Support the design of sponsorship packets, proposals, and reports for foundations and corporate sponsors.
  • Identify, select, promote and manage the inventory of DANK Haus promotional merchandise.
  • Attend and support execution of major events, may entail weekend or evening hours

Requirements

  • Experience: A minimum of 3 years of professional work experience in marketing or digital strategy fields.
  • Mindset: Passionate about developing relationships, whether in person or digitally. Mission-driven and excited to use skills to help grow a small nonprofit
  • Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Google Suite, Canva, CapCut, Loomly, Constant Contact and Wild Apricot, or another website builder is required
  • Video Production: Demonstrated ability to create and edit promotional videos.
  • Adaptability: A proven ability to learn new software and technologies quickly to meet the evolving needs of a non-profit environment
  • Soft Skills: Impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively, manage and prioritize multiple tasks, and present solution-oriented ideas and take ownership of the job
  • Education: A minimum of a Bachelor of Arts degree (or equivalent) is required.

Preferred

  • German language skills (written and/or spoken) are a plus

Benefits

  • 20 days paid time off plus 12 holidays
  • Ability to work remote 1x per week
  • 401(k) plan
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance, 50% of premiums paid by DANK Haus
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The German American Chamber of Commerce® of the Midwest (GACC Midwest), headquartered in Chicago with a branch office in Detroit, was founded in 1963. GACC Midwest is an integral part of the German Chamber Network (AHKs) with 150 offices in 93 countries around the globe. Our continuing mission is to promote German American business relations and to support trade and investment between Germany and the United States, especially the Midwest. Our organization combines elements of a trade commission, a membership association, and professional consulting services for market entry, apprenticeships in the US, and more. With this unique concept in international trade promotion, GACC Midwest’s territory covers 14 US states: the 13 states of the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) and Colorado, comprising together approximately one quarter of the nation’s geographical area, its population, and its GDP. GACC Midwest's headquarters, which we share with Germany Trade and Invest (GTaI), is located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Our Michigan office is located just outside of Detroit to better serve the German-American business community in Michigan and the neighboring states.Learn More: https://www.gaccmidwest.org/usJoin the GACC Midwest Team! https://www.gaccmidwest.org/us/careers

Founded in 1963
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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