Marketing & Communications Manager

Marketing & Communications Manager The Thresholds - 3.5 Chicago, IL Job Details $55,000 - $66,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Qualifications Customer follow-ups Customer communication WordPress Writing skills Digital marketing tools Canva Non-profit experience Stakeholder relationship building Digital design Full Job Description Thresholds is one of the oldest and largest community mental health agencies in Illinois, with a proven record for helping people with serious mental health and substance use conditions to recover and thrive. The Marketing and Communications Manager plays a crucial role in public impression, awareness, and growth of the agency. The daily duties of this position sit at the intersection of creativity, strategy, public relations, and cause marketing. On any given day, you will gain experience with a wide range of communication tasks like partnering with Thresholds programs to create collateral materials, drafting pitches for reporters to create media opportunities, or writing social media posts. Use your creativity to design marketing materials and take photos at program events. You will have the opportunity to own longer-term projects and work with the fundraising team to communicate Thresholds' impact to donors. You will utilize skills you already have, build on them, and dig in to changing digital marketing technology. This role will challenge you and inspire you. If this sounds like your ideal career, we encourage you to apply! To succeed in this role, you will need: 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit communications and marketing or related field. Flexibility and resourcefulness to multitask and meet deadlines Excellent written communication skills Strong customer service and follow-up skills Effective relationship-building skills Strong organizational and time management skills Proficiency with Microsoft 365, WordPress, and Canva Strong design skills Familiarity and initiative to learn a wide range of digital marketing tools Fluency in Spanish a plus

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Bachelor's Degree or substantial experience in the marketing field What sets Thresholds apart: Competitive pay $55,000.00 - $66,000.00 Annual Salary range Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation) Dental insurance, vision insurance, 3 medical insurance plans 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match Robust employee assistance program (EAP) Mileage reimbursement Public service loan forgiveness Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission. Click here (https://www.thresholds.org/about) to learn more. One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.