Marketing Coordinator

• Develop blog posts and marketing content that highlight CEJA program initiatives, events, and success stories.
• Develop marketing recruitment strategies for the CEJA Incubator program
• Manage the CEJA training modules on HACIA’s website· Design graphics and promotional materials using Canva and/or Photoshop.
• Assist with paid advertising efforts, including social media and digital campaigns.
• Generate marketing reports to track engagement, performance, and program reach.
• Manage social media scheduling through HeyOrca and create engaging posts tailored to CEJA audiences.
• Generate marketing reports to track engagement, performance, and program reach.
• Assist in the design, copy, and distribution of newsletters via Constant Contact.
• Support paid advertising efforts across Google and social media platforms.
• Maintain and update content on HACIA’s WordPress website.
• Provide general marketing assistance as needed to support HACIA’s events and initiatives.
• Lead photo and video content creation, whether shot in-house or in collaboration with external photographers and videographers.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

· Communications – Excellent writing skills. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Dependability – Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own action

Achievement Focus– Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Job Knowledge– Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Uses resources effectively.

Strategic Thinking– Adapts strategy to changing conditions. Analyzes market and competition. Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Identifies external threats and opportunities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, contracts, and Requests for Proposal. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees. Ability to write and create unique copy for a broad audience.

Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technology Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, and marketing software tools (social media scheduling tools, EMS, graphic design platforms, etc).

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Primarily will work in an office setting and may require travel throughout the city and greater Chicagoland area. The work environment is generally quiet to moderate.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to sit for long periods, use a computer, lift up to 15 lbs, and move around event spaces to set up and engage with attendees. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Vacation
• Holidays Paid
• Sick Days
• Personal Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Remote Workdays

Disclaimer:

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature of the position and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of duties, skills, and standards required for the position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed or as assigned by their supervisor.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

HACIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HACIA hires individuals on the basis of their qualifications and ability to complete the essential requirements and responsibilities of the job to be filled. It is HACIA’s policy to grant equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, religion, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, age, veterans’ or military status, regardless of how discharged, source of income, credit history, arrest records, or physical or mental handicap or disability, genetic information, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. HACIA will provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment relationship, including without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, working conditions, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made based on availability, qualifications, ability, merit and/or other legitimate factors consistent with principles of equal employment.