Join a Mission to Amplify Voices and Build Community: Become a Communications Specialist at Health services and Community Services Nonprofit!
We are looking for a communications specialist to play an integral part in supporting our mission. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about contributing to providing a safe space for fellowship, HIV/STI screening and education, and on-site referrals to medical, housing, and other social services. This organization is based in Chicago. This is a Full Time, Remote (Onsite as needed; must be based in Chicago, IL), Permanent opportunity.
ORGANIZATION: Community Based Nonprofit
LOCATION: Chicago
POSITION TITLE: Communication Specialist
SCHEDULE: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm (40 Hours/week)
DURATION: Permanent
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 based on education and experience
Is This Your Dream Job? This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact. The Communications Specialist will be responsible for executing communications strategies across social media, email, and digital content platforms. This role includes maintaining the organization's online and editorial presence, monitoring performance metrics, creating graphic content, capturing photo and video content, and supporting internal meetings. The ideal candidate is a dynamic communicator with strong organizational skills, an eye for design, and a collaborative spirit.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- 2-3 years of experience in communications, social media management, or content creation (nonprofit experience is a plus).
- Proficiency in social media platforms and MailChimp (experience with metrics tracking and analytics is highly desirable).
- Basic graphic design skills (experience with Canva or similar software).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects independently.
How You Will Spend Your Day:
Content Calendar Management & Creation – 40%
- Manage and maintain the editorial and social media calendars, ensuring timely and consistent content flow across channels.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with ongoing initiatives, campaigns, and events.
- Capture and create photo/video content at events (using smartphone).
Graphic Design – 25%
- Design simple graphics for social media, editorial, and event content using Canva or similar tools.
- Ensure all visuals adhere to the organization's brand guidelines and messaging.
Social Media Management – 10%
- Manage and update Organizations social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) to enhance engagement and visibility.
- Develop, schedule, and publish posts aligned with organizational goals.
Event/Activities Calendar Management – 10%
- Keep the organizational events calendar up to date, including both internal and public-facing activities.
Special Events Support – 10%
- Assist in the planning, promotion, and execution of special events, including the creation of promotional materials.
Metrics and Analytics – 5%
- Monitor and analyze the performance of social media and email communications using platforms like MailChimp.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on data to improve engagement and content strategy.
We’d love to hear from you!
If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to help make that happen.Please apply using this link.
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Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.
