Storytelling & Social Media Coordinator

Gallagher Asphalt Corporation; Thornton Township (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallagher Asphalt Corporation is seeking a Marketing & Communications Coordinator to tell our story across job sites, plants, and communities. You’ll drive social media, content creation, photos and videos, and help keep employees informed and connected.

The role emphasizes getting out into the field, building relationships, and turning ideas into engaging work. 2–4 years of marketing experience and a related degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in marketing, communications, social media, content creation, public relations, event planning, or related field.
• A four-year degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related area is preferred.
• Experience with Canva, social media platforms, website/CMS tools, Microsoft Office, project-management programs, and AI tools will help.
• Basic photography and video editing skills are also valuable.
• Construction experience? Great, but it's not required.

Responsibilities

• Tell our story. Create content that shows Gallagher Asphalt Corporation as it is—major projects, equipment, employee stories, community involvement, safety initiatives, and recruitment.
• Own our social media presence. Plan, create, schedule, and publish content; gather photos and video; write posts; engage with our community; bring forward ideas to improve.
• Get out where the action is. Spend time with office, field, plant, and shop teams; build relationships; take photos and video; discover stories worth sharing.
• Create content people actually want to see. Work on employee spotlights, project stories, company videos, graphics, website content, recruiting materials, and presentations.
• Help us communicate better internally. Partner with Director of People & Culture to turn updates into clear communications.
• Celebrate our people. Find meaningful, creative ways to recognize birthdays, anniversaries, promotions, retirements, and team wins.
• Bring events to life. Lead planning of company events, celebrations, recruiting events, and community activities; handle logistics with support.

Skills

Marketing experience

Communications

Social media

Content creation

Public relations

Event planning

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications

Tools

Canva

Social media platforms

Website CMS tools

Microsoft Office

Project-management tools

AI tools

Job description

Gallagher Asphalt Corporation is seeking a Marketing & Communications Coordinator to tell our story across job sites, plants, and communities. You’ll drive social media, content creation, photos and videos, and help keep employees informed and connected.

The role emphasizes getting out into the field, building relationships, and turning ideas into engaging work. 2–4 years of marketing experience and a related degree are preferred.