Impact-Driven Communications Specialist

Lutheran-School-of-Theology-At-Chicag; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement contribution

Hybrid work schedule

Summer four-day workweeks

Year-end break

Worship and spiritual enrichment

Job summary

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) seeks a proactive Communications Specialist to support marketing and digital initiatives for Admissions and Advancement. You will own social media, email marketing, and campaign execution while amplifying our voice for creation care, racial equity, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, this role requires enthusiasm for multi-project ownership, collaboration across departments, and a detail-oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 3–5 years of professional experience in communications, digital media, or marketing.
• Experience managing professional social media accounts; proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and WordPress; Mailchimp familiarity; CRM-based engagement (Slate).
• Experience with DSLR photography and creating short-form video content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an editorial and social media calendar with strategic storytelling across platforms.
• Manage LSTC’s social media channels, including content planning and audience engagement.
• Lead email newsletters production using Mailchimp and manage audience segmentation.
• Capture on-site content with DSLR and create short-form video content (Instagram Reels, TikTok-style clips).
• Execute social media and email campaigns supporting student recruitment and fundraising.
• Manage paid social advertising campaigns with targeting and performance reporting.
• Collaborate with internal departments to translate complex information into clear messaging; meet deadlines.
• Monitor and report on digital KPIs to optimize outreach.

Skills

Social media management

Adobe Creative Cloud

WordPress

Mailchimp

Slate CRM

DSLR photography

Video content creation

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or Journalism

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

WordPress

Mailchimp

Slate

Job description

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) seeks a proactive Communications Specialist to support marketing and digital initiatives for Admissions and Advancement. You will own social media, email marketing, and campaign execution while amplifying our voice for creation care, racial equity, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, this role requires enthusiasm for multi-project ownership, collaboration across departments, and a detail-oriented