Digital Communications Coordinator

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$57K/yr – $61K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own MFS social media strategy and execution across platforms, including drafting, posting, engagement, and reporting, while developing email content with Salesforce/Marketing Cloud and GoFundMePro; monitor coverage and provide insights to support external affairs.

  • Own social media management and reporting
  • Coordinate email content across platforms
  • Provide social and event support for external affairs

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Handles social media management, including drafting, scheduling/posting, and engaging, with a focus on balancing variety and volume in support of furthering overall
  • Handles inquires received through MFS’ social platforms. Manages Communications Department’s Spout Social (social media) platform. Measures, analyzes and reports on MFS social media communications; develops and maximizes the effectiveness of content strategies. Provides comprehensive monthly reports using Sprout Social.
  • Develops and distributes emails working with the Salesforce/Marketing Cloud and GoFundMePro (fundraising) platforms, in partnership with the Communications Manager.
  • Writes and edits compelling, accurate and information-rich content for digital platforms and print collateral.
  • Designs elements including graphics, templates, and filters geared toward online assets; assists with print collateral design and touch-up as
  • Monitors news coverage daily and provides bimonthly written reports to the Senior Director of Communications on information/trends relevant to MFS, its communities and the human services sector.
  • Acquires and maintains detailed knowledge of MFS programs and Centers, branding, and relevant processes, and stays up to date with
  • Supports general External Affairs communications, working with the Communications team, broader External Affairs department, and staff throughout the agency.
  • Attends special events held by the External Affairs Department, providing social media/communications support as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in multimedia communications, journalism, marketing or a related field. Required
  • 2-3+ years of experience in marketing/communications or related field. Required
  • Experience with Salesforce & Marketing Cloud.
  • Experience with Canva
  • Knowledge with SEO, SEM, (Google Analytics, social media advertising).Photography and/or videography
  • Experience with Adobe Suite

Preferred

  • Bilingual (Spanish).
  • Photography and/or videography.

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage.
  • Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
  • FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
  • Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
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Metropolitan Family Services

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Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal and to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857 Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers Chicago-area families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan serves more than 136,600 families and individuals as diverse as the communities in which they live.

Chicago, Illinois, USA
1K employees
59% recommend to a friend
70% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$57K/yr – $61K/yr

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Marketing Team

Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
0.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$550K
Last Raise
$550K
Grant, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2024
    Grant • $550K
  • Aug 2024
    Grant

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
44K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$169
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49.9%
Direct
43.6%
Referral
5%
Social
0.8%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1K
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Digital Communications Coordinator

Metropolitan Family Services · Chicago, IL · On-site