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Publicity Promotion Specialist (Energy Conscious Campus progam) - UIC Office of Sustainability

Who: The University of Illinois at Chicago, Office of Sustainability is seeking to fill a Publicity-Promotion Specialist position (37.5 hours/week).

What: Under administrative direction, the Publicity-Promotion Specialist develops and oversees the Energy Conscious Campus program, publicizing and promoting this social marketing initiative to create behavior change in the campus community to reduce energy consumption. The Specialist will develop, implement, and measure the success of the Energy Conscious Campus Marketing Plan whose goal is to achieve and maintain a 1.5% reduction in campus energy use. They will also take complex energy consumption data and greenhouse gas emissions data and translate it into informational material that is understandable by faculty, staff, students, and the general public. They will use various media to communicate the information – oral, graphic, written and electronic. Specific responsibilities include:

Marketing Coordinator, Oak Park Economic Development Corporation - Oak Park, IL

Marketing Coordinator

Oak Park Economic Development Corporation (OPEDC)

Oak Park, Illinois

Job Description

OPEDC is seeking an energetic and creative marketing/communications professional to lead the modernization of our corporate brand and efforts to actively engage key stakeholders, particularly the Chicagoland business and commercial real estate community.

Primary Responsibilities

• Corporate Brand Management – lead efforts to improve brand visibility and effectiveness in key target markets within Oak Park and the Chicagoland commercial real estate community;

• Web Site Management - manage the design and redeployment of the company’s website along with ongoing content updates;

• Public Relations & Social Media - press release copy-writing, curate social media, creation and  distribution of email campaigns via Constant Contact;

• Graphic Design - responsible for creating visual designs for web application, media advertisements and collateral materials;

• Event Management - planning and execution of company events such as annual meetings or offsite
industry related conferences and trade shows;

• Preparation of materials for OPEDC (or Village) Board and Executive Committee meetings;

• Assist senior management in the development of strategic relationships, new initiatives, and innovative solutions for furthering the organization’s mission;

• Attend and represent the organization at community and Village events.

Desired Experience and Competencies

• 2-3 years of experience in a marketing, PR or communications role;

• Strong project management experience;

• Strong social media and web development skills;

• Knowledge of and interest in community marketing, commercial real estate and economic development;

• History of success with brand building and community promotion through social/new media;

• Experience with graphic design and collateral production;

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both informal and in presentation with a proven track record of developing and maintaining relationships;

• Energetic and lively personality; enjoys social functions, meeting and interacting with community members and promoting the organization and community.

Applicants should expect to present examples of past success and product, preferably through a portfolio or compilation of work.

Compensation structure will be commensurate with experience. Position is Full-time.

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and two (2) references electronically to marketing@opdc.net.


Position open until filled.