Hoyleton Youth & Family Services

Marketing Communications Strategist

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, ILPosted 21 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Hoyleton Youth & Family Services

  • Job overview

    The Marketing Communications Strategist at Hoyleton Youth & Family Services is a strategic partner to leadership, leading agency-wide marketing initiatives to drive awareness, engagement, and philanthropic support through multichannel efforts.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves leading marketing campaigns, coordinating with internal and external partners, managing social media and digital content, analyzing data for campaign optimization, and maintaining the agency's digital assets and communication calendars.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or related fields with 4-5 years of relevant marketing experience, strong communication and project management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud, and preferred knowledge of WordPress and Salesforce.

  • Work environment and culture

    The company values cultural competence and trauma-informed care principles, emphasizing a supportive and developmentally focused work environment aligned with CARE and TCI training.

  • Company information

    Hoyleton Youth & Family Services is a non-profit organization focused on youth and family support, emphasizing trauma-informed care and community engagement.

  • Team overview

    The Strategist works closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications, internal marketing staff, agency leadership, and external vendors, serving as a key contributor to the agency's leadership team.

  • Job location and travel

    The position operates in a professional office environment with some physical activity such as walking and lifting materials up to 20 pounds; specific location details are not provided.

  • Unique job features

    The role includes leadership responsibilities in the Director's absence, involvement in community events for content capture, and adherence to specific clearance and training requirements such as DCFS/CANTS and CARE/TCI.

Company overview

Hoyleton Youth & Family Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support and care for children, youth, and families in need. They offer a range of services including residential care, foster care, counseling, and community-based programs aimed at promoting mental health, education, and overall well-being. Established in 1895, Hoyleton has a long history of adapting to the evolving needs of the community, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for those they serve. Their revenue primarily comes from government contracts, grants, and donations, which fund their various programs and initiatives.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to highlight your leadership in cross-agency marketing initiatives, strategic communication skills, and ability to manage multi-channel campaigns aligning with organizational goals at Hoyleton Youth & Family Services.

  • Emphasize your experience collaborating with executive teams, managing external vendors, and driving engagement through storytelling and data-driven insights to reflect the key responsibilities of the Marketing Communications Strategist role.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including Hoyleton Youth & Family Services’ official website, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant nonprofit job boards to maximize your application reach.

  • Connect with current marketing or communications team members at Hoyleton on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent agency campaigns or asking about the impact of CARE and TCI principles on their marketing strategies.

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