Communications Manager
JOURNEYS | The Road Home · Palatine, IL · 3 mo ago
On-siteManagement$47k–$52k/yrFull-time
About the role
JOURNEYS | The Road Home is seeking a full-time Communications Manager to lead our physical and digital marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will earn $47,000 - $52,000/year (based on experience) and will receive health insurance, dental, life insurance, PTO, a 401(k) plan, and other benefits.
Responsibilities
- Lead marketing efforts to support agency growth
- Develop and execute community outreach strategies
- Create and strengthen partnerships
- Collaborate with leadership to improve communication strategies
- Manage content calendars and oversee design and production of marketing materials
- Set short- and long-term goals and seek out potential outreach opportunities
- Oversee marketing associate and event coordinator to ensure efficient operations and effective strategies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in English, marketing, or communications
- 3+ years of professional communications or marketing experience
- Solid knowledge of print and digital marketing channels, including various social media platforms
- Understanding of different audiences and how to adjust content to maximize success
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong understanding of grammar, language, and proactive writing styles
- Sharp attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- Proficiency with computers and technology
- Familiarity with the communities within our service area
Qualifications
- Ability to ensure all activities include our core values: Respect, Teamwork, Mission-Driven, and Commitment
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain composed during tense situations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and proactively solve problems
Skills
- Creativity and strategic thinking
- Content development for diverse audiences, community leaders, elected officials, and opinion leaders
- Staying up to date with marketing trends and following best practices
- Maintaining messaging innovation, versatility, and strategy across all channels
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental
- Life insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) plan
Pay
$47,000 - $52,000/year (based on experience)
Schedule
Full-time