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Senior Communications & Marketing Manager @ Fresh Films

Do you want to help Transform the lives of Diverse Youth?

Fresh Films engage teens and young adults in learning film and media skills for future jobs. The programs are supported by donors, are hosted at partner school and youth club sites and are connected to film industry partners who offer internship & job opportunities for our alumni. If you are the type of person who wants to jump in and write, create and execute engaging marketing and communications, then we want to talk with you!

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Fresh Films Managing Director, this position is HANDS-ON. You’ll develop and execute marketing to recruit youth participants into the program – from engaging with school district communications personnel to creating engaging social posts and emails, to coordinating PR, paid media, digital and partner marketing. You’ll also drive and amplify Fresh Films’ recognition as a key player and thought leader in the film training / workforce development & education space through creating brand assets and donor communication reports and assets for use in regional and national outlets.

JOB SUMMARY

• Execute annual marketing & communications plans to promote Fresh Films recruitment, brand and development programs and priorities through use of earned media, social media, paid media, digital media, partnerships, messaging and storytelling.
• Manage the production, writing and design of key internal and external communications that sets the organization apart
• Write clear, engaging mission-focused key messages for a variety of channel applications, including earned media, social media, and direct marketing; and for a range of audiences, including multicultural teens and young adults, educators, donors and industry partners.
• Lead marketing and outreach for youth participant recruitment and engagement
• Lead donor and stakeholder marketing and engagement, including development of Annual Report, program guides, impact reports, and other publications to support or engage with donors and stakeholders
• Execute co-branded partner communications including liaison with high-level partners
• Oversee FF website updates and manage social media platforms, including the creation and promoting of posts. Serve as internal expert to maximize user interaction and conversion. This may include updating SEO, CRM or other tech platforms.
• Manage and Maintain communications editorial calendar for team use for web, email, social & digital media
• Utilize program impact research and media metrics to infuse insights and optimize performance of program messaging and impact
• Supervise and manage Communication Coordinator, marketing interns, and marketing vendors and participate as part of the development team.
• Manage brand use across the organization to including but not limited to office branding, letterhead templates, tshirts and program materials, digital asset library of photos, videos, logos etc
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A strong marketer with a track record of hands-on communication and marketing/promotion execution across a variety of marketing tactics and media. We’re a small team so big picture thinking in combination with roll sleeves up, hands-on doing is part of the culture.

• 5-7 years of progressive marketing experience working across multiple tactics that go beyond social media marketing
• Nonprofit experience highly preferred
• Multicultural or Youth Marketing experience preferred
• Exceptional skill in written and oral communications.
• Thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment, working across different projects and initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to think big and be hands-on in execution of marketing
• Ability to analyze research and handle KPI reporting
• Ability to create and maintain key contacts within the media, with school and community partner organizations and other industry supporters helping to promote /cross-promote
• Knowledge and skill with Google Ad Words, Social Media, HootSuite or other marketing tools
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or related field preferred

Compensation

• Full time, 40 hours weekly
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 15 days per year for new employees. You also get 12 paid holiday-days off each year, which includes the week between Christmas and New Years
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403B plan starting in 2024

Work Environment:

• Hybrid: Some in office, some on-site at Fresh Films program sites, and some from home
• Requires some evening or weekend work and travel to support productions
• Requires travel 1-1.5 days per week (regularly) to local sites and 2-3 days per week (4-8x per year) to visit Fresh Films program sites, regions and offices.
• All non-local travel paid for by Fresh Films

More About Us: Fresh Films creates Emmy-nominated films, TV shows, feature films and documentaries while training diverse youth and young adults in all aspects of production. Our year-round program + on-set experiences (like “Filmmakers Lab” with Reese Witherspoon) offer participants the opportunity to gain skills, confidence and connections to become a pipeline of diverse media-makers and storytellers for rapidly growing high-wage careers. Our career pathway programs run in 30 locations across the U.S. and are supported by major foundations, community, and industry partners. Be part of a team that is democratizing access and opportunity for underrepresented groups to work in the multi billion dollar creative industry! Learn more at www.freshfilms.org

WE ARE A PROUD EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Fresh Films is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity drives us to deliver more valuable and meaningful experiences for clients and employees. That means we not only provide equal opportunity and consideration to all employees and applicants – we welcome it. Fresh Films doesn’t discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

Fresh Films DT

About the Company

BuiltWorlds’ mission is to catalyze the successful transformation of the buildings and infrastructure sector by connecting and informing all stakeholders in the built ecosystem.

Through a suite of subscription memberships, providing access to our events and digital resources, BuiltWorlds arms these stakeholders with the information, connections and tools they need, to thrive as the multi-trillion dollar building and industrial industries undergo digital transformation. 

We are a well-funded early-stage startup led by a seasoned entrepreneur and board of industry veterans. To date, we have raised more than $5m, have connected 270 companies across twenty-two countries, and we are just getting started!

About the Role

BuiltWorlds is the premiere research hub in construction technology. Our team of analysts conduct a wide range of research to produce in-depth research reports for our members as well as engaging conferences and other programs. Our marketing team is tasked with the promotion of these activities to drive awareness, generate leads, attract new memberships, and also to inform, engage, and inspire our broader community of subscribers, followers, and event attendees. Additionally, this person would be responsible, working with others on the team, to provide engaging content that helps our members share their news, initiatives, and thought leadership across our newsletters, on our website and in our social media.

While working under the marketing umbrella, this individual would work closely with our analyst team to ensure accurate messaging with articles being produced. This individual should have strong writing skills, a working knowledge of best practices in terms of SEO, and a willingness to participate in other marketing related activities as needed.Additionally, this individual will build, and subsequently manage, our program for badges, certifications, and awards. 

Responsibilities:

• Write SEO optimized articles based on BuiltWorlds research, events and other programs, as well as news within our member network and the industry at large.
• Help our members and broader community draw connection between our events, content, programs and key industry trends and thought leaders.
• Participate actively in supporting our events, including related marketing, logistics, and sessions. This may also include organizing and moderating certain sessions at some events.
• Grow our newsletter subscriber base and provide content that will generate interest and leads.
• Create various types of content such as whitepapers, infographics, guides, blogs, etc.
• Upkeep editorial calendar that aligns with key promotional opportunities (release of reports and events).
• Work with BuiltWorlds Social Media team to ensure alignment and timely release of written content.
• Keep up to date with our member network’s news opportunities and ensure that news is properly shared via BuiltWorlds website, newsletters, and social feeds.
• Manage and promote media, nonprofit, sponsor and other content and event partnership relationships to ensure that partnerships are effectively leveraged for maximum promotion of our events and content and that partners are satisfied with their engagements with us.
• Develop new outlets with other media organizations and influencer groups to expand BuiltWorlds’ global reach.
• Add to and curate our videos library in a way that helps engage and inform people about our members, content, and programs and their relationship with key industry trends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience in a writing, editing, and PR/Communications roles. 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism, marketing, PR, communications or other related fields.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with technical SEO writing and business to business news.
• Demonstrate a passion for innovation and next-generation technology. 
• Self-starter who can operate autonomously in a startup environment.
• Comfort with public speaking, moderation, and active engagement at events.
• Comfort with working on earned media and sponsored media deliverables across a variety of live and written formats.
• An understanding of how to create business-oriented articles that effectively inform and also connect to events, research reports, and member activities.
• Experience developing and implementing communications plans.

Additional Qualifications that are a Plus: 

• Experience with high level business-oriented conferences and events.
• Background working within WordPress or equivalent website or blog platforms
• Graphic design skills within the Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent programs
• Video production and editing experience is huge plus
• Experience interpreting Google Analytics and ability to pivot based on results
• Experience using Google Ads to target specific audiences using paid campaigns
• Experience pitching media outlets 

BuiltWorlds

Our education client is looking for a Cinematographer / Creative Video Producer to join their video production team for their sports division.

This role will be onsite in DeKalb, IL with varying hours (based on needs, events, etc.).

The person in this position is responsible for planning, filming, and editing creative video content across multiple mediums for a variety of initiatives. They produce compelling content from concept to finished product, delivering a polished, final product ready for use on a variety of digital and broadcast platforms.

The Cinematographer / Creative Video Producer will:

– Contribute ideas and assists or leads in planning, scripts/outlines; edits captured video and audio recordings to tell concise, visually compelling stories; records events, interviews and stories using camera, lighting, and audio equipment;

– Shoot and edit digital photos for use in productions;

– Visualize and create motion graphics; maintains high level skills in creation of content-specific graphics creation for ESPN other productions;

– Research emerging trends in video production and demonstrate the willingness to pursue professional certification such as Drone Pilot license;

– Research and acquire archival footage and photographs for use in productions telling the university’s story;

– Assist in determining equipment and staff needed, project timelines and deadlines, and adhering to budget restrictions;

– Assist with in-venue productions on broadcast as required;

– Collaborate with internal and external units to provide services and ensure consistency with university brand; works closely with Marketing and Communications, Business Office, and other content creators on strategic photo and video projects;

– Train and supervise student workers for production video services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

– Use Ross Xpression for live event broadcasts

– Develop graphical storytelling before games

– Understand rules and graphic elements for NCAA sports

– Log game events & sponsored content elements during broadcasts

– Prepare B-roll packages for pre- and post-game live shows using Avid

– Create highlight package for post-game show using Avid Media Composer

– Familiarity with ESPN Production Manual for streamlined graphics creation

– Conceptualize & produce in-season shows as needed

– Create graphics package and motion graphics for shows and post-production

– Work as Assistant Director for NCAA sports broadcasts

– Transition production standards from Stadium to ESPN

– Test equipment for operational wear-and-tear & any software updates

Application/tools requirements:

– Adobe Creative Suite (PhotoShop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Dream Weaver)

– Ross Video production equipment & software (Xpression)

– Avid Media Composer

– Chyron graphics production

– NewTek production equipment & software (TriCaster, 3Play, LiveText)

– Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Creative Circle’s Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

Creative Circle

At Precise Solutions, we are looking for top talent consultants to bring on as employees of our organization and service our clients in the various Life Sciences Industries. We are much more than a consulting firm! Precise Solutions provides competitive compensation packages with great salaries, benefits, health insurance, paid time off and employer-based 401k contributions.

We currently have an immediate need for the following:

Job Title: Engagement Manager-RPA

Location: Lake County, IL USA

Compensation: $53.60 per hour, Paid Time off, Company 401k contributions, Health, dental, and vision insurance. Total Annual Compensation including benefits is $120,000.00

Resume Requirements

The following resume requirements must be met for resume to be considered:

• Candidate’s first and last name (legal spelling) must be at the top of the resume.
• Valid email address must be at the top of the resume. LinkedIn links will not be accepted. It must be a valid email address so our recruiters can respond to your resume.
• Please refrain from submitting resumes with candidate’s photo they will not be considered.

Automation Center of Excellence (CoE) Engagement Manager will support AbbVie BTO and Business teams in delivering automation solutions to increase overall efficiencies and effectiveness and drive business value. This role will provide delivery oversight and support to project teams for a successful implementation of automated solutions, value tracking and continuous process improvements.

Engagement Manager – RPA Responsibilities:

• Platform and Operational Models: Maintain and support operational models for enterprise IT platforms (including RPA, IVA, and Process Mining) to ensure scalability across diverse functional areas and global teams and ensure continued operational efficiency and optimization.
• Engagement Workshops: Plan and conduct workshops with targeted BTOs / business areas to familiarize them with automation capabilities, their applications, and identify possible use-cases and next steps to partner with CoE to develop automations.
• Drive Project Success and Completion: Understand and drive leadership of the automation projects to success. Build key relationships with stakeholders, mentor team members and demonstrate leadership at all levels. Provide input for project estimates, schedule, and cost/resource constraints with respective project teams.
• Initiate and Plan Project: Works with business and IT management to establish and gain consensus on project goals, objectives, financials, and deliverables. Plan, execute, monitor, and control project deliverables from inception to closure. Monitor and ensure SDLC process steps are followed within the teams.
• Project Control: Assess the degree to which changes to scope, issues and risks will affect the project, working with business and IT management and sponsor to gain agreement for resolution. Measure performance to assure the project is progressing as compared to original plan and budget.
• Project Communication: Communicate CoE Program progress by producing project reports to provide timely and accurate status and decision support information to project teams, business, and IT management. Makes recommendations based on current project status to resolve issues and manage risks.
• Resource and Team Management: Partner with delivery manager and development partner to coordinate resources to ensure project needs based on forecast pipeline demand.
• Quality Management: Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and functional policies and procedures.
• Drive Continuous Improvement of CoE Process and Governance: Will continually examine Plans/Risks/Issues to identify gaps in project communication or process, hold project teams accountable for improvement, to drive proactive solutions as the project is ongoing. Escalate issues that need permanent process changes. Continuously measure appropriate KPIs and SLAs for the vendor delivery teams.
• Delivery Excellence: Ensure that standards and best practices are published, maintained, and enforced. Work together with technical architects for delivery of effective, high-quality solutions. Ongoing monitoring of benefits realized as part of the deliveries and recommend optimizations to improve automation efficiencies. Continue Development of templates, tools, and Best Practices for the Center of Excellence. Manage all aspects of financial reporting for program.

Engagement Manager – RPA Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business management field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 3-5 years or more experience in designing and developing enterprise integrations or automations (RPA) and coordination of multiple team activities.
• 5+ years of experience working in a large IT organization.
• Project / Program Management Experience (2-3 years or more experience managing IT projects).
• Communication and change management experience.
• Familiarity with IT development and Pharma regulatory practices (e.g., SDLC and GxP requirements).
• Experience with BluePrism is a plus.
• Experience with Intelligent Virtual Assistant (IVA) / chatbot technology is a plus.
• Experience with Agile implementation methodologies specific to RPA delivery.
• Experience with DevOps a plus.
• Exposure to Automation technology (e.g., RPA, IVA, Process Mining) is a plus.
• Proven experience in creating influence and building relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities with internal customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Precise Solutions

Myticas’s direct client based out of North Chicago, IL is currently seeking an Engagement Manager – Intelligent Automation for an On-site – hybrid contract position.

Top 3-5 Skills/Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business management field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
2. Project / Program Management Experience (2-3+ years managing IT projects)
3. Communication and change management experience
4. Stakeholder and relationship management experience
5. Familiarity with IT development and Pharma regulatory practices (e.g., SDLC and GxP requirements)

Nice to have skills:

1. Exposure to Automation technology (e.g., RPA, IVA, Process Mining)
2. DevOps / Agile delivery methodologies
3. Engagement Manager, Intelligent Automation

Responsibilities:

• Platform and Operational Models: Maintain and support operational models for enterprise IT platforms (including RPA, IVA, and Process Mining) to ensure scalability across perse functional areas and global teams and ensure continued operational efficiency and optimization.
• Engagement Workshops: Plan and conduct workshops with targeted BTOs / business areas to familiarize them with automation capabilities, their applications, and identify possible use-cases and next steps to partner with CoE to develop automations.
• Drive Project Success and Completion: Understand and drive leadership of the automation projects to success. Build key relationships with stakeholders, mentor team members and demonstrate leadership at all levels. Provide input for project estimates, schedule and cost/resource constraints with respective project teams.
• Initiate and Plan Project: Works with business and IT management to establish and gain consensus on project goals, objectives, financials, and deliverables. Plan, execute, monitor and control project deliverables from inception to closure. Monitor and ensure SDLC process steps are followed within the teams.
• Project Control: Assess the degree to which changes to scope, issues and risks will affect the project, working with business and IT management and sponsor to gain agreement for resolution. Measure performance to assure the project is progressing as compared to original plan and budget.
• Project Communication: Communicate CoE Program progress by producing project reports to provide timely and accurate status and decision support information to project teams, business, and IT management. Makes recommendations based on current project status to resolve issues and manage risks.
• Resource and Team Management: Partner with delivery manager and development partner to coordinate resources to ensure project needs based on forecast pipeline demand.
• Quality Management: Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and functional policies and procedures.
• Drive Continuous Improvement of CoE Process and Governance: Will continually examine Plans/Risks/Issues to identify gaps in project communication or process, hold project teams accountable for improvement, to drive proactive solutions as the project is ongoing. Escalate issues that need permanent process changes. Continuously measure appropriate KPIs and SLAs for the vendor delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business management field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 3-5+ years in designing and developing enterprise integrations or automations (RPA) and coordination of multiple team activities
• 5+ years of experience working in a large IT organization
• 2-3+ years managing delivery for IT projects or development teams
• Experience with BluePrism is a plus
• Experience with Intelligent Virtual Assistant (IVA) / chatbot technology is a plus
• Experience with Agile implementation methodologies specific to RPA delivery
• Experience with DevOps a plus
• Experience with Process Mining is a plus
• Proven experience in creating influence and building relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities with internal customers

Myticas Consulting

Director Corporate Communications DEI

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Overview

· Partner with Internal Communications and External Communications teams on HR, DEI and other people and purpose-related content

· Drive Employer Brand, company culture, DEI and ESG with internal and external communication strategy and people-focused story mining

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

· Manage internal and external communications strategy and content development to support the company’s DEI and ESG strategy and narrative with a 365 approach, including:

o Ongoing demonstration of strategic commitments and progress

o Reinforcement of values and behaviors

o Ownership of cultural moments content

o Development of ERG impact stories and event amplification

· Support head of the DEI team with communications needs (e.g., event talking points, internal presentations, quotes for press)

· Partner with DEI team on awards strategy, submissions and applications

· Review internal and external communications content with a DEI lens, as needed

· Independently analyze and qualify targeted DE&I events and sponsorships to use as a strategic platform for building awareness of Advantage Solutions DE&I initiatives.

· Provide recommendations to Advantage Solutions VP of DE&I, DE&I Board, Corporate Communication team, and other business leaders.

Human Resources

· Translate Employer Brand narrative into a career channels editorial strategy and manage all content development; partner with internal and external communications team on how to reinforce in their channels

· Develop communications for candidate experience and campus recruiting, with a DEI lens

· Partner with HR teams on enterprise-wide cyclical communications as needed (e.g. benefits, performance reviews, training and compliance), providing strategic counsel and distribution execution

· Support Talent Acquisition’s professional and high-volume recruiting efforts

Misc.

· Support VP of HR Communications in response to crises and cultural issues

· Assist with development of ESG report and storytelling, as needed

Skills & Experience

Required

· 8+ years of experience in a communications or marketing role

· Proven understanding of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

· • Excellent written & verbal communication skills • Good interpersonal skills • Strong prioritizing Skills • Flexible & adaptable, able to change & alter according to changes in projects or business environment • Well organized, detail oriented, & able to handle fast paced work environment • Ability to work effectively with management and senior leaders

· Copy-editing in AP style

Advantage Solutions

About Images Med Spa

Images Med Spa is a premier boutique medical spa with multiple locations in the Chicagoland area. Images Med Spa focuses on enhancing your natural beauty, so you can feel good about looking good. Images Med Spa brings clients a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience. We stand apart from other medical spas because of our dedication to continued innovation, cutting-edge treatments, and continually expanding our knowledge of the Aesthetic industry. Our company Values and Culture are what set us apart as a company. We love what we do, and we have fun doing it. That is why we are ranked #5 with Allergan in the nation.

About the Role

Images Med Spa is looking for a Client Relations Coordinator to support us as we continue to grow our team and expand new medical spas in the Chicagoland area, and beyond. The Client Relations Coordinator is a member of the administration team; they will be responsible for taking patient calls and helping assist our patients with whatever needs may come. 

We are looking for a candidate who is supportive of our continued growth. We are seeking an energetic, creative and collaborative Client Relations Coordinator with exceptional judgment and interpersonal skills. We are dedicated to finding someone who encompasses a desire to provide personalized customer service by responding to the needs of our patients to make them feel like family.

What will you be doing?

• Managing large amounts of calls in a timely, professional manner
• Route calls to other team members whenever needed
• Scheduling appointments
• Processing payments over the phone
• Identifying patients needs
• Generate patient interest in the company’s brand, products and services
• Document and report on patient feedback to improve the customer experience
• Manage and update patient databases with notes for each patient
• Being adaptable in a fast paced environment
• Boost patient loyalty by providing EXCELLENT customer service over the phone
• Maintaining a positive environment for patients and coworkers
• Attending training sessions to continuously improve knowledge and performance

Qualifications

You are an ideal candidate if:

• You have good communication skills and great active listening skills, as this will allow you to ask more relevant questions of patients
• You have empathy, as you may be handling contacts from patients in difficult situations. Having natural empathy makes it much easier to build rapport with patients.
• Adaptable, flexible and coachable
• Great at multitasking and proficient in technology, as you will have to switch between multiple systems while helping patients.
• You take initiative to try to make improvements i.e going above and beyond your job description on a constant basis.
• You are a team player who enjoys building, creating, and collaborating with others
• Trustworthy in managing sensitive situations and information. You are discrete, professional, and possess excellent judgment.
• Detail-oriented and organized; you enjoy dotting I’s and crossing T’s.

Education and Experience

• Experience/knowledge in the Medical/Aesthetic industry
• 2 + years in customer service, communications or sales will be very desirable
• Associates Degree preferred

Why join us?

We are looking for great candidates to join a fast-paced, growing, and innovative business. We offer the following:

• Considerable employer contributions for health and dental
• Personal time-off
• 401(K) match up to 4%
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Advanced career development & training
• Complimentary company perks

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mokena, IL 60448: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Images Med Spa

Position Summary The Communications Coordinator will support PHIMC communications to advance health justice and strengthen public health in areas such as HIV and AIDS, school and adolescent health, affirming environments for LGBTQ+ youth, community reentry following incarceration, and behavioral health with a special emphasis on substance misuse prevention practices for youth providers in Chicago.

In collaboration with the Communications Director and RSUPIC team, this position will create, design, and coordinate content for broad distribution via website, email, social media, and print materials.

Responsibilities and Key Activities

Written and verbal communication

• Coordinate the development and publication of bi-monthly PHIMC newsletters

• Support the publication of monthly program spotlights on PHIMC website

• Support donor and sponsor engagement •

Coordinate with staff to clean and maintain bulk email lists

• Coordinate with colleagues, supervisor, organizational partners, donors, and sponsors Time Management/Organizational • Gather monthly data on audience engagement with website, email, and social media

• Edit, research, and manage production schedules and calendars

• Build and maintain contact lists Visual Design & Content Creation

• Photograph live PHIMC events and activities, occasionally

• Draft and schedule social media content

• Email layout

Handle timely updates to PHIMC website in a way that is visually engaging Communication Strategy Development •

Collaborate with RSUPIC staff to develop and implement an effective communications strategy to reach youth providers in Chicago

• Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of RSUPIC and PHIMC, and coordinate publicity events as required

• Join all necessary RSUPIC community meetings, and staff meetings Other Duties as Assigned Preferred Qualifications

• Passionate advocate for health equity and racial justice and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion •

Ability to manage multiple projects

• Skilled in the Microsoft Office Suite

• Comfortable with software, able to dive in and learn all program features without formal training • Experience with Constant Contact or another bulk email system

• Experience with WordPress or another website content management system

• Experience in graphic design

• Social Media content development experience Education

Associate’s degree in related field such as public health, youth development, health education, social work, psychology, sociology, communications, education OR • High school diploma or GED with two or more years’ experience in public health, youth development, community engagement, or communications

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. PHIMC encourages applications from women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming individuals. We are committed to building teams that reflect the diversity of our candidates, and to building equitable and inclusive environments that fully leverage the skills, potential, and unique perspectives of our employees. PHIMC requires all staff to show proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or to request a medical or religious exemption.

Compensation: Salary range $45,000-50,000 commensurate with experience. PHIMC offers a competitive benefits package.

Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago

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We are looking for a mid-level communications associate and project manager who can be counted on to support our strategy, branding and outreach work by writing clear, compelling communications and thoughtfully coordinating people and resources in order to get things done. This is a Chicago-based position. You will work from the office 2-3 days per week.

Estimated start date is first week of December 2023

AS A TEAM MEMBER YOU WILL

• support our clients by concepting and developing strategies and tactics that help them engage their audiences
• conduct interviews with clients and their customers and audiences to gain information that will help us make strategic recommendations and develop creative ideas
• support our strategy team by interpreting directives into communications that guide teammates and actions that achieve objectives  
• support our outreach work by coordinating people and resources, reaching out to partners and community members, scheduling and monitoring communications and coordinating engaging events and meetings
• support copywriting with clear and compelling language and creative ideas for the development of digital and print materials
• work with and for amazing people and organizations
• do work that matters for people who care about and respect you

WE WANT YOU TO HAVE

This experience

• 5-7 years of experience serving as a strategy or communications associate or project manager on or in support of a communications, marketing, design and/or outreach team
• A minimum of 4 years of experience doing any of the following—coordinating events, doing community outreach, executing on and managing marketing initiatives or ad campaigns, managing the execution of complex design projects
• Extensive examples developing clear, concise strategic language that served to inform market positioning and (internally) the development of copy across materials.
• An understanding of and experience working in or with the social impact sector (corporate and private philanthropy, non-profit, civic, etc.)
• (preferably) Have a bulk of your experience in the B2B/corporate/strategic communications space (vs. B2C)
• A history of working in and thriving in small, diverse teams

These skills

• Excellent project management skills; knowing how to be given a project and be able to put together and execute on a plan to get it done
• Exceptional professional writing skills—especially in e-mail—that net clear, concise, direct and approachable communications
• Be a creative writer and thinker; one who can develop copy and ideas that strategically connect with audiences
• Be a pro in the use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint (or a comparable document and presentation tools) to develop clear, salient documents
• Be proficient in leveraging social media (paid and organic) to build and connect to community
• Have a university/college degree in marketing, communications, branding or other related field

This attitude

• Be a humble, communicative and respectful collaborator
• Be a proactive verbal and written communicator—who isn’t afraid to take the first step, pick up the phone and reach out
• Have an interest and/or belief in the power of branding
• Have a passion for inclusion, transparency and community
• Be very service-oriented and accessible—someone who can be counted on to respond and deliver on tasks, no matter how big or small
• An appreciation and connection to our values–strategic thinking above all else, the power of design and branding, diversity as a driver of ideas and a passion for partnering with others

ABOUT BD

We partner with people with vision to bring ideas to life.

Founded in 2003, Blue Daring is a Chicago-based team of creative strategists and strategic creatives who bring

brilliant thinking and beautiful design to meaningful people, projects and ideas.

We are diverse, respectful, dedicated, strategic and fun. Our culture is based on doing great work and taking care of our clients and each other. We’re seeking highly talented people who want a place to call home.

TO APPLY

PLEASE PREPARE A COVER LETTER with thoughts on why you connect with our company/this opportunity and your target salary range along with your resume to mb [at] bluedaring.com.

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Blue Daring

Job Post: Advertising and Marketing Assistant Job Responsibilities:

About the Job: Darvin is looking for a new teammate to help our growing business as Chicagoland’s largest furniture and mattress store. We need someone who understands what the numbers mean, where we have gaps in our plan and be able to communicate that in a way the team can understand and take action. This is an amazing and rare opportunity to learn more about many areas of Advertising!

With more than 100 years in business, Darvin is a Top-100 U.S. furniture retailer and Chicagoland’s largest furniture & mattress store. As an employee-owned company, the marketing team enjoys an active role in Darvin’s ongoing success, providing a very secure foundation for all its employees. If this kind of security and return on your career investment sounds interesting, then you may be the perfect fit for our Advertising Team. Preference will be given to candidates with a keen understanding of digital analytics.

Responsibilities: Primarily supports Director of Advertising and Marketing Operations by compiling, formatting, analyzing and reporting digital, video and print advertising data to the president and team. Secondary responsibilities are administrative, which may include quotes, proposals, heatmaps, compiling account and competitor analyses.

• Contribute ideas, suggestions and improvements to achieve the objective of the department 

• Assist in coordination of all radio promotions and instore events

• Manage campaign tracking

• Communicates with vendors and manage purchase orders with internal staff 

• Assist in proofing all assets the marketing department produces

• Create and manage data bases

Marketing Assistant Skills and Qualifications:

Reporting Skills, Analyzing Information, Written and Oral Communication, Organization, Proofreading, Statistical Analysis, General Math Skills, Data Entry Skills, Microsoft Office Skills, Self-Development, Google Analytics.

About Darvin Furniture

Darvin Furniture is an A+ Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau, a recipient of the 2021 Mattress Retail Giant and national 2018 Leadership Award from Furniture Today Magazine, and the Illinois Retailer of the Year Award (See Video) from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association. Darvin offers selection, style, and quality you can afford. Visit Darvin.com today.

More than 103 years old, Darvin® Furniture is an industry leader and Chicagoland’s largest furniture and mattress store. It is 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and one of the top 100 furniture retailers in the country. The Darvin Furniture showroom is located on 11 acres in Orland Park, Illinois. The showroom features more than 200,000 sq. ft. of furniture on display, with 35,000 sq. ft. dedicated to a Clearance and Outlet Center, a 10,000-sq.-ft. Mattress Center and Rug Gallery. Additional information is available at Darvin.com. Stay up to date on the latest news as a member of the Darvin social community by following us on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

If you are eager to pitch in and enjoy fast-paced days with a fun team – then click here. Our team loves sharing the satisfaction of winning together and if you want a chance to be a part of this opportunity – we want to hear from you. This is an incredible opportunity to learn more areas of advertising!

If you share our values and possess the minimum experience, please apply today. We offer an enthusiastic work environment, career advancement opportunities, and an exceptional benefits package that includes:

· Competitive base salary

· Stock ownership

· Excellent benefits package for full-time associates that includes:

· Outstanding medical, vision, and dental insurance

· Disability and life insurance at no cost

· Wellness Program at no cost

· 401(k) retirement plan with company match

· Paid vacations and personal days

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for family at no cost

· Flexible Spending Accounts, and more

· Liberal merchandise discounts

Darvin Furniture & Mattress