Marketing Coordinator

Grenzebach Glier + Associates

About GG+A:

GG+A is a full-service philanthropic management consulting firm with more than 50 years of industry-defining leadership in helping clients realize the full potential of their missions through resource-generation. The firm is an international authority on data-driven best practices in fundraising, engagement, and advancement. GG+A provides counsel to more than 300 educational, medical, arts and cultural, and charitable organizations across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

GG+A has built a high-performance culture across all of its products and services. It is client-centric and committed to responding swiftly to client needs and requirements. It is a challenging environment that seeks intelligent, energetic, self-motivated individuals who are achievement-oriented and have high integrity. The firm’s strategy is to continue to grow, serving a widening global constituency of nonprofits, especially in the sectors of higher education, academic healthcare, independent schools, arts and culture, and selected institutions in human services, and national and global charities.

Our mission is advancing yours. Our vision is to be the first-choice partner globally for nonprofits seeking substantial and sustainable growth in outreach and engagement, and in the philanthropic support of their missions.

http://www.grenzebachglier.com

Position Details

Marketing Coordinator
Job
Full-time
2/6/2018
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direction of the Marketing Manager, the Marketing Coordinator is responsible for aiding in content development, writing, social media marketing, email marketing, and event planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Write, edit and proofread content using consistent brand messaging for use in print and electronic communications 
  • Develop and execute social media strategy, including messaging and posting, responding to and developing audiences 
  • Oversee and arrange logistics for events and conferences 
  • Assist with the production and distribution of targeted e-blasts 
  • Perform research to support marketing objectives (including industry trends, professional guidance, competitor intelligence) 
  • Maintain and distribute marketing materials for the firm’s Practice Area Leaders 
  • Tracks and reports weekly/monthly metrics for website and social media engagement 
  • Maintains marketing calendar including ad deadlines, conferences, newsletters 
  • Seeks and attains permissions for logos, images, quotes, and other third-party content for use in the firm’s marketing collateral, website, and social media

KEY TASKS:

  • Contribute to the creation/strategic direction of marketing materials 
  • Write, edit, and design content for use on our social media channels, website, and print materials 
  • Event planning coordinating logistics and pre- and post-event follow-up 
  • Produce weekly activity reports regarding marketing tasks, deadlines, and completed tasks 
  • Coordinate recurring and special marketing related mailings 
  • Inventory and order marketing supplies and collateral material to ensure department is well stocked with necessary information packets, mailings, etc. at all times 
  • Maintain library of marketing assets including case studies, photos, and graphics 
  • Provide support and coordination for department’s efforts, including copying, binding, and mailing of marketing materials 
  • Provide support to consultants in advance of speaking engagements and presentations at conferences 
  • Other duties as requested

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in marketing, journalism, communications, or similar discipline 
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working within a marketing environment 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including outstanding verbal and written communication skills 
  • Interest in working with organizations in the non-profit sector 
  • Excellent proofreading skills 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere) 
  • Knowledge of graphic design principles 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in social media marketing, including aggregation and content curation tools (e.g., HootSuite, HubSpot, etc.) 
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making, balance multiple assignments simultaneously 
  • Self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and a clear, courteous, and professional manner in dealing with colleagues and clients 
  • Candidates with experience in higher education or knowledge of fundraising are especially encouraged to apply

Employee Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending account, long-term care insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with employer match, transit benefits, health club reimbursement, pet insurance, paid time off (PTO) and 9 holidays plus a day off for your birthday.


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