Marketing & Communications Coordinator Contractor Role Job at National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, Chicago, IL

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  • National Kidney Foundation of Illinois
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is seeking a proactive, experienced Marketing Coordinator to join our team on a contract basis, for 16 weeks. This role is ideal for a skilled communicator with 5+ years of nonprofit marketing experience, strong project management ability, and hands-on experience with digital marketing tools and content creation.

The Marketing Coordinator will lead and execute a wide range of marketing and communications activities during a key stretch of the year—including our annual Gift of Life Gala, year-end appeal, podcast/blog promotion, and holiday outreach—while keeping our voice consistent across channels.

Key Responsibilities

Digital & Email Marketing

  • Manage social media content and scheduling via SocialPilot
  • Create and send weekly program/event emails and bi-weekly newsletters using Constant Contact
  • Make minor website updates and upload relevant blog content

Content Creation & Coordination

  • Update blog posts with embedded podcast episode players
  • Add new blog content with news, stories, and organizational updates
  • Collaborate with the development team on year-end appeal messaging and design
  • Coordinate production of the Foundation’s holiday card

Event Marketing Support

  • Oversee marketing design materials for the Gala, including:
    • Final slides
    • Digital program book
    • Table cards with QR code to the program book
    • Other collateral as requested
  • Finalize and print sponsor signage and agendas for key programs:
    • Interdisciplinary Nephrology Conference
    • Viviendo con Enfermedad Renal y Trasplante
  • Liaise with event photographers: send event details, manage shot lists, and follow up post-event as needed
  • Pack marketing collateral for and attend key programs and events, particularly the Gift of Life Gala

Media, Public Relations & Community Engagement

  • Seek out and manage media coverage for TeamKidney in the Chicago Marathon
  • Collaborate with the Leadership Team on communications and special initiatives
  • Liaise with contracted public relations firm on matters regarding the Gift of Life Gala

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of nonprofit marketing and communications experience
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Proficiency with email marketing platforms (Constant Contact preferred)
  • Familiarity with social media tools (e.g., SocialPilot)
  • Experience coordinating graphic design projects (working knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva)
  • Comfortable updating website content (Wix or similar CMS)
  • Exceptional project management and multitasking skills
  • Comfortable working independently and cross-functionally with leadership and development teams
  • Must be able to lift 35lbs

To Apply

Please send your resume, a brief cover letter, and any relevant work samples (writing, campaign, or design coordination) to Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, Sara Jane Castro at sjcastro@nkfi.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Company Description

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois improves the health and well-being of people at risk for or affected by kidney disease through prevention, education and empowerment.

Company Description

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois improves the health and well-being of people at risk for or affected by kidney disease through prevention, education and empowerment.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors,

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