Marketing & Communications Coordinator

New Moms; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New Moms in Chicago seeks a Marketing & Communications Coordinator to lead our communications work plan and external marketing strategy. You will coordinate initiatives from the development and communications department, bringing fresh ideas and strong copy editing to support our mission.

You will work closely with the Director of Development and Communications to shape PR strategy and champion New Moms values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, across strategic planning and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong copyediting and editing skills.
• Ability to write clearly for varied audiences.
• Interest in PR strategy and media relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the communications work plan and external marketing strategy.
• Coordinate initiatives from the development and communications department.
• Bring new creative ideas and build public relations with the Director of Development and Communications.

Skills

Copyediting

Design sensibility

Strong writing

Job description

New Moms believes in the strength, skills, and potential of young moms. Our comprehensive approach provides housing, job training, academic coaching, and family support to give moms and their children a path to lasting success. Combining behavioral research, proven methodology, and 40 years of real-world experience, New Moms has established an equity-driven model for generational change, challenging the barriers caused by systemic poverty and racism.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Marketing & Communications Coordinator works under the supervision of the Development and Database Manager and serves as ‘lead staff’ executing the communications work plan and external marketing strategy to increase awareness of New Moms. This role will coordinate initiatives developed by the development and communications department, while bringing new creative ideas to our organization. The Marketing & Communications Coordinator will have excellent copyediting skills, an eye for design, will be a talented writer, and will be interested in building public relations skills. Additionally, this position will work closely with the Director of Development and Communications to build a public relations strategy. The Marketing & Communications Coordinator will champion all New Moms values including our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, in both strategic planning and performance.