Overview
Marketing & Communications Coordinator Jobs in Chicago, IL at SGA YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES NFP
Description:
SGA Youth & Family Services, founded in 1911, helps children, families, and communities facing great challenges to realize their potential. As a leading human service agency, SGA offers free and comprehensive services to the most challenged and underserved communities in Chicago, suburban Cook County, Lake County and Will County. Cycle of Opportunity® programming focuses on parenting, early childhood education, education support, and workforce development. SGA is seeking a Marketing Communications Coordinator to work 22.5 – 25 hours per week in the Chicago Loop office, to help drive the organization’s mission forward.
Position Summary
The Marketing Communications Coordinator is a proactive self-starter reporting to the Director of Marketing Communications. This position is responsible for designing and developing print and digital marketing materials, managing promotional campaigns, crafting participant success stories, maintaining SGA’s digital presence, and supporting donor communications. The ideal candidate is a creative, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and project management skills who is passionate about storytelling and impactful communication.
Key Responsibilities
Design and write visually compelling marketing materials such as flyers, newsletters, fundraising appeals, blogs, and social media, to enhance brand awareness and donor engagement
Maintain all public facing digital properties including websites and social media channels
Track and analyze data on website, social media, and campaign performance to optimize strategies
Manage and maintain donor database records, ensuring data accuracy and timely acknowledgments
Efficiently perform administrative duties as needed
Required Skills and Qualifications
Fluent English communication skills required; Spanish language skills are a plus
Proficient in Microsoft 365 products, Adobe Create Suite, Canva, donor databases, project management, website management, and ability to quickly learn software/platforms
Handles sensitive information with discretion
Demonstrated knowledge of marketing and communications strategies, techniques, and best practices
Highly effective verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
Strong copywriting, editing skills, and ability to tailor messaging for different audiences and platforms
Sharp attention to detail
Strategic thinker with a creative mindset, using data insights to inform marketing decisions
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Photography and/or video editing skills are a plus
Requirements:
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, graphic design or a related field
3-5 years of experience in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field, preferably in the nonprofit sector
Salary
$25-30/hour depending upon experience
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Please apply via the SGA website and include your cover letter, resume and design/writing portfolio. Applications without these will not be considered.
Full Time Employee Benefits Package:
Health Insurance (HMO and PPO options)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Life Insurance
403b Retirement Plan
RTA Commuter Benefit
Time Off Eligible after 90 days
10 days accrued vacation
10 days accrued sick
2 Personal days
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Title: Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Company: SGA YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES NFP
Location: Chicago, IL
