Strategic Marketing & Content Coordinator

GRO Community; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic social impact environment

Job summary

GRO Community in Chicago is seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to drive research, drafting, coordination, tracking, and execution of marketing projects for GRO and its subsidiaries. This role supports the communications, marketing, website, and content needs of the organization.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and approvals under the direction of the Director of Strategic Communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations/Advertising, Marketing or related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, content marketing, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of WordPress and website content management.
• Strong knowledge of SEO best practices and keyword research.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Canva required; Adobe Creative Suite experience preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit, community-based, healthcare, behavioral health, or social impact organizations preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for blogs, articles, newsletters, website content, thought leadership materials, and organizational communications.
• Develop outlines, content briefs, content summaries, website copy drafts, and other written communications materials for review and approval.
• Adapt content for multiple brands, programs, audiences, and communication channels while maintaining consistency with approved messaging and organizational priorities.
• Support content development for internal and external communications initiatives (flyers, newsletters, etc.).
• Update website content, program information, blogs, and announcements across GRO Community sites.
• Publish approved content and maintain website accuracy.
• Conduct website audits and content reviews for outdated information, broken links, formatting issues, accessibility concerns, and user experience opportunities.
• Conduct keyword research and support SEO optimization initiatives.
• Assist with website performance monitoring and reporting.
• Create flyers, one-pagers, presentations, digital assets, and other communications materials.
• Coordinate with vendors and partners to support the production and distribution of approved materials.
• Support campaign execution across digital, print, and community engagement channels.
• Attend occasional evening and weekend events as needed.

Skills

Content writing

Project management

Research

Attention to detail

Independent work

Cross-brand comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Comm/PR/Marketing or related field

Tools

WordPress

SEO

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

GRO Community in Chicago is seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to drive research, drafting, coordination, tracking, and execution of marketing projects for GRO and its subsidiaries. This role supports the communications, marketing, website, and content needs of the organization.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and approvals under the direction of the Director of Strategic Communications.