Marketing & Content Manager

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Pension (IMRF)

Disability Insurance

Retirement plans (457/ROTH 457)

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Arlington Heights Park District is seeking a Marketing & Content Manager to lead multi-channel campaigns and tell compelling community stories. You will partner with departments to plan, create and distribute print and digital content that supports district initiatives and encourages engagement.

The role requires strong knowledge of social media, digital marketing, photography and video editing, plus experience with website editing and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Marketing or related field from an accredited college.
• 3–5 years of demonstrated success in marketing, marketing research or integrated marketing communications.
• Strong knowledge of social media, digital marketing, marketing analysis.
• Photography and videography knowledge.
• Website editing and content creation.
• Layout and design proficiency; imaging and video editing software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary marketing liaison across internal departments to plan and execute print and digital campaigns.
• Develops integrated campaign strategies for district initiatives, services and facilities.
• Plans, writes, and distributes targeted newsletters and program announcements; manages online updates.
• Plans, writes, schedules and evaluates content across channels; monitors engagement.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports campaign performance across print and digital channels.
• Publishes compelling stories on the District website to highlight community impact.

Skills

Social media

Digital marketing

Marketing analysis

Photography

Videography

Content creation

Layout & design

Imaging & video editing

Education

BA/BS in Marketing or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Marketing & Community Engagement Team at the Arlington Heights Park District is looking for a Marketing & Content Manager!If you love turning ideas into high-impact campaigns, engaging with diverse audiences online and offline and seeing the direct positive impact of your work on your local community, this is the role for YOU! You will serve as the central hub for all things marketing across our various departments. You will lead integrated campaign strategies, bring stories to life across multi-channel platforms, drive membership growth and retention and so much more. Make your mark by joining our dynamic team!ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES• Acts as the primary marketing liaison across internal departments to create, strategize, manage and execution of print and digital requests• Develops integrated campaign strategies for major district community initiatives, services and facilities• Designs and distributes targeted email newsletters, program announcements and facility updates using Constant Contact• Plans, writes, schedules and evaluates content across channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) and monitor comments and direct messages to foster community interaction• Tracks, analyzes, and reports campaign performance across print and digital channels• Partners with membership-driven facilities to design and execute high-impact retention strategies• Crafts and publishes compelling stories on the District’s website to highlight community impact, showcase park initiatives, and engage residents• Ensures an outstanding customer experience that supports the Arlington Heights Park District brand with great service, friendly and pleasing environments, open communications, and efficient, organized operations at all agency locations• Attends work on a regular basis• Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee handbook• Maintains a clean and organized work environment• Additional duties as assigned which may be considered essentialThe salary range for this position is $63,486 - $88,174An anticipated target hiring range of $65,000 - $75,000 DOQ.BENEFITS WE OFFERIn exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package, including:Medical, Dental and Vision coverageLife Insurance (basic & voluntary additional coverage)IMRF Defined Benefit PensionShort- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF)457 and ROTH 457 Defined Contribution PlansMedical and Childcare Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (sick, vacation and Floating Holidays)Paid Parental LeaveChildcare discountsTuition ReimbursementPPE ReimbursementPark District facility and program discounts for employees and their familiesParental LeaveEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING• BA/BS in Marketing, Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications or closely related field from an accredited college or university• Minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated success in marketing, marketing research or integrated marketing communicationsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE• Strong knowledge of social media, digital marketing, marketing analysis, and general business practices• Good knowledge of photography and videography• Good knowledge of website editing and content creation• Good knowledge of layout and design• Good knowledge of imaging and video editing software such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointREQUIRED COMPETENCIES• Ability to cooperate with and interpret Park District philosophies in relation to governmental, public and private groups and agencies and to the general public• Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions• Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other supervisors and subordinate employees and contractorsThe Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.