Part-Time Marketing & Communications Specialist

Ilcouncilorchestras; Elgin, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra seeks a Marketing Communications Assistant to support the Executive Director in raising awareness, growing enrollment, and expanding audiences for EYSO.

This role requires self-direction, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a willingness to learn CRM, email marketing, and analytics tools. Experience with or interest in classical music is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing, communications, public relations or related role.
• Strong written and verbal communications; Spanish proficiency valued.
• Self-directed with ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Experience with or willingness to learn email marketing systems, CMS, Meta/Google Ads, and CRM software.
• Knowledge of classical music or performing arts a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write, produce, and distribute external email communications; adjust content based on performance.
• Develop social media content; manage publishing for Facebook, Instagram, and other channels.
• Manage digital advertising on Meta platforms and Google Ads.
• Maintain EYSO website information; track engagement metrics in Google Analytics.
• Collaborate to write and distribute press materials to local, regional, and national media.
• Proofread concert programs and assist with materials.
• Create marketing materials like posters, brochures, and postcards.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Spanish proficiency

Self-directed

Experience with email marketing, CMS,/

Tools

Email marketing systems

CMS platforms

Meta Advertising

Google Ads/Analytics

CRM software

Job description

The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra seeks a Marketing Communications Assistant to support the Executive Director in raising awareness, growing enrollment, and expanding audiences for EYSO.

This role requires self-direction, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a willingness to learn CRM, email marketing, and analytics tools. Experience with or interest in classical music is a plus.