Marketing & Communications Specialist — Social Media & Events

Safer Foundation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Safer Foundation seeks a Marketing & Communications Coordinator to lead the SPC marketing initiatives, manage social media, grassroots marketing, and develop marketing pieces in collaboration with the VP of Strategy and Innovation. The role requires strong design and writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to plan social media calendars, events, and campaigns.

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office is expected, with 2–3 years of marketing support

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management with high attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal and social abilities.
• Familiarity with social media, social networking, and email marketing.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Project planning and management and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Digital photography and video editing experience.
• Ability to plan and execute events.

Responsibilities

• Providing project and administrative support for marketing programs.
• Working with the marketing team to manage brand identity and collateral.
• Planning and managing social media and website content production.
• The organization's major events are planned, executed and meet stated event objectives.
• Organizing and executing the marketing/communications plan with analytics.
• Actively supporting the marketing and communications director with duties.
• Managing photography/videography assignments (shooting/editing).
• Perform other duties assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Social media marketing

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Event planning

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in marketing, business or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Zoom/Teams

Job description

The Safer Foundation seeks a Marketing & Communications Coordinator to lead the SPC marketing initiatives, manage social media, grassroots marketing, and develop marketing pieces in collaboration with the VP of Strategy and Innovation. The role requires strong design and writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to plan social media calendars, events, and campaigns.

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office is expected, with 2–3 years of marketing support