Digital Media & Marketing Associate

Elim Christian Services; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free unlimited virtual counseling

Lifestyle Spending Account

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Elim Christian Services seeks a Digital Media and Marketing Associate to amplify the school’s story across websites, social media, emails, and print materials. You’ll lead creative projects, manage a content calendar, and collaborate with Advancement, program, and administrative teams to advance fundraising and program visibility.

The role emphasizes high-quality photography and video, accessible design, and consistent brand identity, with responsibilities spanning website updates, campaigns,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in Marketing, Communications, Content Creation, Public Relations, Non-profit Communications or related field preferred
• Proficiency with common creative and content-production tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro) preferred
• Strong photography skills, including composition, lighting, and basic post-production editing
• Strong video production skills, including shooting, editing, audio, and framing

Responsibilities

• Design and produce digital and print marketing materials (social graphics, ads, brochures, newsletters, presentations, emails)
• Develop and maintain a cohesive visual identity across website, social media, emails, print materials, and fundraising campaigns
• Adapt assets for multiple platforms and audiences, ensuring accessibility and brand consistency
• Maintain an organized digital asset library (photos, video, templates)
• Collaborate with Advancement, program, leadership, and administrative teams on marketing strategies
• Support website design, content development, and ongoing updates
• Improve marketing workflows and asset management for efficiency
• Stay informed on design trends and best practices to strengthen marketing

Skills

Marketing communications

Photography

Video production

Content creation

Social media

Project management

Team collaboration

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Final Cut Pro

Premiere Pro

CapCut

Job description

Come be part of the Elim community, where every day is a chance to make a difference.

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a meaningful difference in students’ and staff lives every day? At Elim Christian Services , we are seeking a Digital Media and Marketing Associate to support our campus while becoming part of a positive, welcoming team culture.

We value our staff and support employee wellness by offering complimentary, unlimited virtual counseling services.

Who We Are:

Elim Christian Services empowers children and adults with developmental disabilities to reach their fullest potential. Through specialized education, vocational programming, and adult services, we help each person build a meaningful, purpose-driven life. We believe that happens best in a community that is welcoming, supportive, and invested in one another.

Your Role as a Digital Media and Marketing Associate:

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their job and wants to make Elim a better place to work. As a Digital Media and Marketing Associate at Elim, you'll be required to:

• Design and produce high-quality digital and print marketing materials, including social media graphics, digital advertisements, brochures, newsletters, presentations, email campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Develop and maintain a cohesive visual identity across Elim’s website, social media platforms, email communications, print materials, and fundraising campaigns.
• Adapt creative assets for multiple platforms, audiences, and formats, ensuring materials are accessible, visually engaging, and consistent with brand standards.
• Maintain an organized digital asset library of photography, video, design files, templates, logos, and other organizational resources.
• Collaborate with Advancement, program, leadership, and administrative teams to translate organizational goals into effective marketing strategies and creative deliverables.
• Support website design, content development, and ongoing updates to ensure information remains accurate, current, engaging, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve marketing workflows, creative processes, and asset management to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Stay informed about emerging design trends, digital platforms, creative technologies, and industry best practices to strengthen Elim’s marketing efforts.

Digital Media & Content:

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging digital content that advances organizational awareness, fundraising, recruitment, program visibility, and community engagement.
• Develop and manage a content calendar that coordinates social media, website updates, storytelling initiatives, events, fundraising campaigns, and organizational communications.
• Write, edit, and proofread compelling content for digital and print channels, maintaining a consistent voice and clear messaging that reflects Elim’s mission and Christian values.
• Plan and execute photography and video projects from concept to completion, including story development, shot planning, on-site production, editing, post-production, and final delivery.
• Produce short-form and long-form video content, reels, and other multimedia assets that highlight Elim’s programs, participants, staff, events, impact, and organizational mission.
• Partner with the Advancement team to create compelling creative assets and donor communications for fundraising appeals, donor stewardship, Giving Tuesday, major gift initiatives, and special campaigns.
• Support the planning, execution, and optimization of digital advertising campaigns, including Google Ad Grants, to increase awareness, website traffic, engagement, and support for Elim’s mission.
• Monitor social media engagement, website traffic, advertising results, and campaign analytics to evaluate performance and recommend data-informed improvements.
• Ensure all digital and print communications accurately represent Elim’s mission, values, programs, and priorities while adhering to brand guidelines and organizational standards.
• Identify and develop storytelling opportunities that demonstrate Elim’s impact, strengthen community connections, and communicate the experiences and achievements of the people it serves.
• Coordinate the collection and development of photos, videos, testimonials, and program highlights in collaboration with staff to support ongoing marketing and communications needs.
• Apply accessibility, readability, and platform-specific best practices to digital content to improve the audience experience and expand engagement.

Event & Advancement Support:

• Develop event-related creative assets, including invitations, digital promotions, signage, presentations, event graphics, programs, and follow-up communications.
• Capture and produce photography and video content at events for real-time promotion, post-event communications, donor stewardship, and future marketing use.
• Coordinate with internal staff, volunteers, vendors, venues, and community partners to support organized and professional event execution.
• Provide on-site event support as needed, including setup, registration, guest experience, photography and video, program flow, and breakdown.

Relational & Organizational Responsibilities:

• Build positive working relationships with staff across Elim and become familiar with programs, services, and the people whose stories represent the mission.
• Interact professionally and warmly with donors, families, community partners, volunteers, vendors, and event guests.
• Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and sensitivity when working with personal stories, photographs, videos, and other potentially confidential information.
• Represent Elim positively and professionally in the community and at organizational events.
• Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Participate in Advancement team planning, meetings, goal-setting, and cross-functional projects.

Your Schedule:

• Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
• 52 weeks/year

Your Pay Rate:

• Competitive starting pay of $60,000 to $66,000/annual

How We Support You:

• Free unlimited virtual counseling services
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance coverage
• Retirement plan with employer match

What is required:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Photography, or a related field preferred - equivalent professional experience may be considered
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Marketing, Communications, Content Creation, Public Relations, Non-profit Communications, Media or related field preferred
• Proficiency with common creative and content-production tools; experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Strong photography skills, including composition, lighting, basic equipment operation, and post-production editing.
• Strong video production skills, including shooting, editing, audio, framing, and production of short-form content.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for events, photography, video, and organizational activities as needed.

Let's Connect

If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a team that feels like family, we'd love to meet you.

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