Marketing & Communications Services Coordinator

Marketing Washington, D.C.

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Description

Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, with primary offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C ., is looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our team in Chicago or Washington, DC

The Marketing & Communications Services (MCS) unit provides a variety of services to our client organizations, including membership marketing, convention and event promotion, branding, social media, content and publications, creative design, and public relations that goes beyond the successful execution of program and campaign deliverables. Our team partners with association leaders and other volunteers to develop marketing and communication strategies that are based on solid research and analysis that support the overall objectives of the organization.

At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Join us in shaping the future of association management, where our values serve as the cornerstone of our success.

What You Will Do

Conceive and develop basic marketing plans to achieve client objectives, including budgeting

Oversee implementation of marketing plans, including the development of production schedules, project coordination and operational oversight

Develop marketing collateral from copywriting to production through fulfillment

Write and manage updates for client websites

Write, format and manage fulfillment of client e-mail campaigns, including distribution tool and analytics (monitoring click through rates, etc.)

Develop basic plans and manage updates of client social media channels

Track budgets, staff time hours and direct expenditures

Assist in coordinating work streams for junior team members

Identify and explore industry affiliation opportunities to further client objectives

This Role Might Be for You If You...

Have a passion for marketing and communications, and the impact this function has for nonprofits

Are a dynamic individual that is energized by learning new technologies and techniques in the marketing and communications space

Are tech-savvy and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-client environment

Have the ability to self-start as well as work as part of a team

Have a proven ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously

You possess strong written and verbal communication skills

You have the ability to travel 10%

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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)

Where Do You Fit?

Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferrable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all of our people - regardless of position or compensation - an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company.

Smithbucklin is a hybrid work environment with in-office days established as Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Employees will work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines.

Smithbucklin considers several factors when determining compensation, including a candidate's recent coursework, training, experience, and certifications, among other considerations. The expected pay for this role is $62,000- $65,000 in Chicago and $65,000- $68,000 in Washington, DC

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment, you must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.

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