Communications Manager

JOURNEYS | The Road Home; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

JOURNEYS | The Road Home in Palatine, IL is seeking a full-time Communications Manager to lead our physical and digital marketing efforts. You'll shape messaging, build partnerships, and support agency growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's in English/marketing/communications, 3+ years of experience, and strong writing, media savvy, and attention to detail. We offer health, dental, life insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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, proactively solve problems, and apply common sense in day-to-day work.

Responsibilities

• Shape our marketing efforts, execute new community outreach strategies, and create/strengthen partnerships.
• Collaborate with leadership to align marketing efforts with organizational goals and procedures.
• Develop engaging content for diverse audiences across print, online, and social media.
• Manage content calendars, brainstorm ideas, oversee design and production of materials, and assist with budget planning/maintenance.
• Oversee the marketing associate and event coordinator to ensure effective strategies.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Computers & tech

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/marketing/communications

Tools

Print marketing knowledge

Social media platforms

Digital marketing channels

Job description

JOURNEYS | The Road Home, based in Palatine, IL, is hiring a highly strategic, adaptable, and results-focused person to become our new full-time Communications Manager! You'll lead our physical and digital marketing efforts to support agency growth.

Not only will you earn $47,000 - $52,000/year (based on experience), but you'll also receive:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Life insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) plan

Become our Communications Manager to play an integral part in our community outreach efforts! Please no calls!

OUR STORY

At JOURNEYS | The Road Home, our non-profit agency is dedicated to providing individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity with essential shelter, social services, and housing support. We were founded in response to the increasing complexities of homelessness, a problem that continues to grow and impact people across a broader range of demographics. Our team is fueled by the belief that everyone deserves a safe place to call home, and we've built a highly inclusive and compassionate work culture where people of all identities are welcome. If you're committed to social justice, driven by community service, and ready to make a tangible difference for the people around you, we encourage you to reach out and join us!

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN OUR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

• Bachelor's degree in a field such as 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
• Ability to ensure all activities include our core values, which are Respect, Teamwork, Mission-Driven, and Commitment
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain composed during tense situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, proactively solve problems, and apply common sense in your day-to-day

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER DAY-TO-DAY: WHERE PASSION MEETS RESULTS

Working under the direction of our CFO, you'll be responsible for shaping our marketing efforts, executing new community outreach strategies, and creating/strengthening partnerships. You'll collaborate with leadership to improve our communication strategies and ensure marketing efforts align with our organizational goals and procedures. Your efforts will help ensure more people hear about our agency, attract new fundraising sources, and increase interest in volunteer opportunities or support services.

Creativity and strategic thinking will be crucial, as you'll be developing engaging content that appeals to diverse audiences, community leaders, elected officials, and opinion leaders while ensuring messages are clearly communicated and delivered. You'll stay up to date with marketing trends and follow the best practices to maintain messaging innovation, versatility, and strategy. We're highly goal-driven and mission-oriented, and your content will match this tone across all print, online, and social media channels. Staying organized, you'll manage our content calendars, preemptively brainstorm ideas, and oversee the design and production of print and digital marketing materials. You'll set short- and long-term goals, proactively seek out potential outreach opportunities, and help with budget planning/maintenance. Additionally, you'll oversee the marketing associate and event coordinator to ensure they're playing their part in efficient operations and effective strategies!

Must have the ability to pass a background check