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Communications and Operations Manager - Bubbly Dynamics - Chicago

 Job Announcement: Communications and Operations Manager 

About Us: Bubbly Dynamics LLC is a social enterprise whose mission is to create replicable models for  ecologically responsible and sustainable urban industrial development. We incubate small businesses  in formerly vacant, industrial buildings located in disinvested communities. Bubbly Dynamics is the  owner/operator and design team of The Plant (1400 W. 46th St.) and Bubbly (1048 W. 37th St.). We  are a friendly, informal organization with a strong team ethic and passion for sustainable practices. 

Job Description: The Communications and Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing  communications and operational efforts to support our company and our business communities,  involving written, verbal, and graphic communications as well as analytical skills. This position will be  based at The Plant with some flexibility to work remotely.  

Roles and Responsibilities: 

  • Manage communications and marketing efforts to support and promote our business communities and our own activities, including the Turtle Stop

  • Oversee events and space rentals, and occasionally lead tours  

  • Facilitate day-to-day administrative and operational functions by handling media and general  inquiries, data entry, reporting needs, purchasing, etc.  

  • Writing, including development of promotional materials, summaries of research projects, etc. 

  • Cultivate relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and partners  

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years’ work experience 

  • Exceptional written, verbal, and graphic communication skills, with the ability to edit, proofread,  and tailor communications to different audiences  

  • Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail  - 

  • Ability to work independently as well as with a team; experience in managing and motivating team members, volunteers, and partners to work collaboratively is a plus

  • Deep interest in and knowledge of sustainable practices  

  • Proficiency with Google Workspace and Adobe CS  

  • Retail experience, or interest and enthusiasm to learn  

  • Spanish proficiency is a plus  

  • Personal integrity/responsibility and sense of humor are a must!  

Position Details: Wage rate for this new position depends on qualifications. Schedule will vary to  accommodate events and will include occasional weekend hours. We offer employer-supported  health, dental, and vision insurance options and a SIMPLE IRA retirement benefit program.  

To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume as a single PDF that includes your name in the file name  and the job title in the subject line to carolee@bubblydynamics.com. Position will remain open until  filled.