Coordinator, Marketing & Communications

Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, is looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join their team in Chicago, IL or Washington, D.C. The Coordinator will provide various services to client organizations, including membership marketing, convention and event promotion, branding, social media, content and publications, creative design, and public relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution with a concentration in English, Journalism, Communications or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of professional experience, to include marketing communications
• Agency and/or association management experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of the general marketing process – research, planning, promotion and evaluation
• Solid understanding of social media and the ability to navigate popular outlets (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)
• Proficiency with popular IT applications and basic understanding of HTML (for web updates)
• Proficiency with basic computer programming, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (2 days from home)
• 40-hour work week
• Possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines