Communications & Engagement Manager, Chicago

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development & execution of communications strategies that elevate Sport for Good Chicago and Laureus USA, including Chicago coalition initiatives, advocacy priorities, and partner impact
• Coordinate development and distribution of newsletters, presentations, impact reports, talking points, event materials, and external-facing communications
• Support storytelling efforts that highlight youth voice, community impact, coalition successes, and the role of sport-based youth development across Chicago
• Capture and coordinate collection of stories, photos, videos, testimonials, partner spotlights, and advocacy content
• Auxiliary social media, website updates, and community engagement efforts in partnership with local and national communications and development staff
• Auxiliary coordination of communications timelines, approvals, and assets across local and national teams to ensure alignment and consistency
• Support planning and execution of Sport for Good Chicago events, coalition meetings, Leadership Council activities, working groups, and shared learning opportunities
• Coordinate logistics, scheduling, materials, and stakeholder communications related to coalition and program activities
• Track timelines, deliverables, and action items across coalition and programmatic workstreams
• Support relationship management and follow-up with coalition partners and external stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to strengthen coalition participation, partner experience, and operational effectiveness across initiatives
• Support grantmaking operations and partner communications across public and private funding initiatives
• Support ongoing communication with grantees and coalition partners
• Support collection and organization of grant reporting materials and partner impact stories that can inform broader coalition communications and advocacy efforts
• Cross-functional coordination & organizational support
• Cross-functional coordination across Chicago and national teams to ensure alignment between coalition initiatives, marketing, communications, programming, advocacy, partnerships, and grantmaking efforts
• Maintain strong project management systems and documentation across initiatives
• Support strategic planning, special projects, and organizational priorities as needed
• Represent Laureus USA and Sport for Good Chicago at meetings, events, convenings, and community settings as appropriate
• Contribute to a values-aligned team culture that prioritizes connection, collaboration, care, and sustainable impact

Candidate Attributes

• Passion for the role of sport in youth and community development
• Familiarity with Chicago’s nonprofit, youth development, education, sports, or community ecosystems strongly preferred
• Able to communicate clearly, thoughtfully, and effectively across multiple audiences and platforms
• Understands how storytelling, narrative, and communications can strengthen movements, partnerships, and public engagement
• Skilled at drafting newsletters, presentations, social content, talking points, event communications, and external-facing materials
• Familiarity with email platforms (such as Mailchimp), social media platforms, and website management platforms; familiarity with design platforms like Canva
• Able to elevate youth voice, partner impact, and coalition stories in authentic and community-centered ways
• Strong relationship builder with experience engaging nonprofit partners and community stakeholders
• Comfortable building and maintaining systems, trackers, workflows, and communication processes
• Able to navigate fast-moving and evolving environments
• Able to move projects from idea to implementation with consistency and responsiveness
• Enjoy working collaboratively in team and coalition environments
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion across all forms of diversity and difference

Candidate Experience

• At least 4-7 years of relevant experience

Compensation

The expected starting salary range for this role is $65,000 to $70,000, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package supported by our corporate partner. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and alignment with the qualifications and attributes of the role.