Communications Manager

Addison Group; St. Charles (IL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Communications Manager to support a network of 400+ member agencies. The role will manage weekly newsletters, coordinate webinars and meetings, and assist with various agency communications and administrative projects.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple priorities. Strong communication skills and experience with marketing, communications, or administrative coordination are important for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, administration, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Mailchimp preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom is a plus.
• Nonprofit experience is a plus, particularly within food banking or a similar organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and distribute a weekly newsletter to member agencies using Mailchimp.
• Collect, organize, and review content from various internal teams.
• Ensure communications are clear, accurate, timely, and appropriate for the intended audience.
• Coordinate 1–2 webinars each month, including invitations, reminders, and follow-up communications.
• Promote upcoming webinars and other agency updates through email communications.
• Review presentation materials and work with internal teams to ensure content is easy to understand.
• Assist with planning and coordinating occasional in-person meetings and events.
• Support meeting registration, scheduling, logistics, and onsite administrative needs.
• Prepare and send targeted or personalized email communications to member agencies.
• Assist with maintaining a training/resource website and keeping information current.
• Help manage certificates and maintain accurate records.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the department.
• Collaborate with internal teams to keep communications and projects organized and on schedule.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

Independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

Mailchimp

Salesforce

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Assignment Type: Contract through January 2027

Pay: $26–$31 per hour (based on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM OR 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | No weekends. Hybrid schedule available after the first two weeks, with up to 2 days working from home based on performance.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting communities and partnering with a large network of member agencies. The organization works closely with community partners to provide resources, programs, and support to those in need.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Communications Manager to support communication and engagement with a network of 400+ member agencies. This position will manage weekly newsletters, coordinate webinars and meetings, and assist with various agency communications and administrative projects. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Strong communication skills and experience with marketing, communications, or administrative coordination are important for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and distribute a weekly newsletter to member agencies using Mailchimp
• Collect, organize, and review content from various internal teams
• Ensure communications are clear, accurate, timely, and appropriate for the intended audience
• Coordinate 1–2 webinars each month, including invitations, reminders, and follow-up communications
• Promote upcoming webinars and other agency updates through email communications
• Review presentation materials and work with internal teams to ensure content is easy to understand
• Assist with planning and coordinating occasional in-person meetings and events
• Support meeting registration, scheduling, logistics, and onsite administrative needs
• Prepare and send targeted or personalized email communications to member agencies
• Assist with maintaining a training/resource website and keeping information current
• Help manage certificates and maintain accurate records
• Provide general administrative and project support to the department
• Collaborate with internal teams to keep communications and projects organized and on schedule

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, administration, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with Mailchimp preferred
• Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom is a plus
• Nonprofit experience is a plus, particularly within food banking or a similar organization

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Addison Group has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.