Community Engagement & Marketing Assistant Part-Time

Community Engagement & Marketing Assistant Job Description Classification: Part-Time, hourly | Open to contracting if more agreeable to the right candidate
Reports to : Chief Operations Officer
Type: Part-Time 15-20 hours
Location : Office/Some remote after 90 days

SUMMARY :
The Community Engagement and Marketing Assistant will support the agencys community presence through marketing, branding, social media engagement, outreach activities, and community events. This position will help promote awareness of the agencys programs and services while supporting development and fundraising activities as needed. The Community Engagement and Marketing Assistant will assist with the coordination of agency events, community outreach efforts, and public relations activities that strengthen community connections and increase visibility of the agencys mission and impact.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist with the development and distribution of marketing and promotional materials.
• Support agency branding and ensure consistency in public-facing communications.
• Attend, coordinate, and represent the agency at community outreach events, tabling opportunities, and local networking activities.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of agency-sponsored community events and activities.
• Support fundraising and development efforts through event assistance, donor communications, and promotional activities.
• Assist with photography, content gathering, and storytelling for agency communications and social media.
• Support and assist in the maintenance of the agencys social media presence across platforms (i.e. TikTok).
• Help maintain the agency website and community event calendars as assigned.
• Coordinate public relations and community awareness activities: including an annual public relations plan that is regularly updated.
• Assist staff with presentations, outreach materials, and community engagement efforts.
• Assist with preparation of the agency annual report and other communication materials.
• Maintain organized records of marketing materials, outreach contacts, and event participation.
• Actively participate in the agency Communications Committee and in other agency meetings/professional development activities.
• Develop, lead, and enact, with support of supervisor, a Marketing and Communication Plan, updated annually to support agency strategic plan.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and organizational initiatives as assigned.
• Participate in agency risk management and performance quality improvement activities.
• Complete any special projects as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform all responsibilities with a positive attitude, promoting congeniality in the workplace by working with others.
• Perform incidental business-related travel as necessitated by position.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This role has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Part-time position for approximately 15-20 hours per week. Hourly Pay Rates

• In accordance with Illinois state law, we are committed to transparency in compensation. The hourly pay range for this position is $21 to $30, depending on experience and qualifications.
• In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development and growth.

TRAVEL
This position requires some travel mostly within Kane County with some additional travel outside of that area.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in related field required.
• Prior related experience preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in marketing, communications, social media management, public relations, or community engagement preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable interacting with community members, organizations, and partners.
• Experience creating social media and marketing content preferred.
  • Specialization/strong knowledge of TikTok is a plus.
• Basic graphic design and content creation skills are desirable.
• Basic PC literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Knowledge of the communities served by the agency is an asset.
• Organized, motivated, creative, and self-directed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for community events.