Marketing Specialist, Events & Programs

Chicago, IL (Unknown)

$48K/yr – $52K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate weekly cross-departmental status meetings leading up to the day-of events.
  • Create and update event briefs as needed.
  • Build event registrations, manage RSVPs, and track event attendance (via CRM system/registration platform).
  • Coordinate and produce all event collateral materials and email communications in partnership with the Manager of Digital Content and Sr. Manager Art Director.
  • Coordinate and monitor event timelines, budgets, financial processing, and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Work with project leads to identify venues for events and process contracts.
  • Plan layout of event space, set menus, and arrange food and beverage service.
  • Coordinate details for all event speakers, vendors, and participants.
  • Attend level 1 events to ensure seamless execution.
  • Close out all event details as required and generate event postmortems.

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of relevant experience in event planning, project coordination, marketing, or related work; nonprofit or fundraising experience a plus.
  • Proven experience in the following areas:
  • Event planning and logistics execution
  • Digital communication development and distribution
  • Working with creative teams (copywriter, designer, web developer)
  • Budget management

Preferred

  • Photography and social media experience are a plus.
  • Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k Plan
  • Paid Time Off including: Personal Time, Sick Time & Paid Holidays
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United Way

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Whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way is there. We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge, actively listening and responding to local needs. Our global reach across tens of thousands of communities means we can share innovations and scale impact to improve lives around the world. From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, we’re mobilizing communities to action so all can thrive. Join us! #UnitedIsThe Way

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Salaries

Posted range

$48K/yr – $52K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
146 (5% of company)
Median Tenure
14.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
6

Funding

Last Raise
Grant, 3 months ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2025
    Grant
  • Oct 2024
    Grant

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
226.6K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$27.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.4%
Direct
44.8%
Referral
8.5%
Social
2.7%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3K

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Marketing Specialist, Events & Programs

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