Nonprofit Digital Communications & Marketing Lead

Chicago Lights; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off (PTO) 17 days + 11 paid

403(b) retirement plan

FSA

Transit benefits

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Chicago Lights is seeking a Digital Communications & Marketing Manager to lead content across digital, website, print, social and event platforms. You will support donor communications and fundraising while upholding a consistent brand voice and visual identity.

Based in Chicago with a hybrid schedule, you will collaborate with our central Communications team and program staff to tell powerful stories, manage campaigns, and produce on-site materials for events like the Gala of Hope and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field.
• 4+ years of nonprofit, mission-driven communications experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with dignified messaging.
• Experience with website CMS, email platforms, social media management.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce) and data tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of content across digital, website, print, social and event platforms.
• Support donor communications and fundraising initiatives.
• Ensure consistent brand voice and visual identity across all materials.
• Collaborate with program staff to collect stories reflecting program impact.
• Oversee event communications and production from planning to post-event engagement.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Project Management

Storytelling

AI Tools

Social Media Management

Brand Voice

Content Strategy

CMS Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/marketing/journalism

Tools

Salesforce

Constant Contact

Mailchimp

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing basics

Job description

Chicago Lights is seeking a Digital Communications & Marketing Manager to lead content across digital, website, print, social and event platforms. You will support donor communications and fundraising while upholding a consistent brand voice and visual identity.

Based in Chicago with a hybrid schedule, you will collaborate with our central Communications team and program staff to tell powerful stories, manage campaigns, and produce on-site materials for events like the Gala of Hope and