Marketing & Communications Associate, MPC - Chicago, IL

 Department

Marketing & Communications

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$61,800 - $64,000

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About MPC  

Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) is dedicated to shaping a better, bolder, more equitable future for everyone. Our vision is focused on creating a Chicago region where every community is valued, every person has a voice, and every neighborhood thrives. Since 1934, MPC has operated as an independent, nonpartisan organization serving metropolitan Chicago’s communities and residents to change perceptions, reimagine conversations, and defy the status quo. Through thoughtful collaboration with local communities, businesses, and governments, MPC is a bold change-maker, addressing the region’s toughest planning and development challenges. We believe that strong partnerships rooted in respect and trust are critical to creative and effective problem-solving. 

  

Application Deadline | February 17, 2025, at 8:00 AM 

 

Position Summary: 

 

MPC seeks a creative and detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Associate with strong digital media, design, and project management skills. This role supports multi-channel marketing efforts, driving audience engagement and organizational growth through compelling content and innovative design solutions. The Associate will play a critical role in executing marketing strategies, maintaining digital platforms, and creating visually engaging materials to ensure brand consistency and expand MPC’s reach. 

 

Supervisor: Director of Marketing & Communications 

 

Core Duties: 

 

• Content Creation and Design 

• Design and produce visually engaging marketing materials, including social media graphics, event flyers, infographics, and email templates, following established brand guidelines. 

• Support the development of digital newsletters, email campaigns, and website content, ensuring consistent quality and tone. 

• Digital Marketing and Social Media Management 

• Manage day-to-day social media operations, including scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and analyzing performance metrics to inform improvements. 

• Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns to drive awareness and engagement, including SEO and accessibility optimization. 

• Website Maintenance 

• Update and maintain the MPC website through WordPress, including creating new pages and optimizing existing content for performance and accessibility. 

• Event Support 

• Assist in planning and executing in-person and virtual events, focusing on materials production, event promotion, and logistical coordination. 

• Media Support 

• Compile media lists, track media coverage, and support the Manager in responding to media inquiries and outreach efforts. 

• Data and Analytics 

• Generate monthly analytics reports for digital campaigns, social media, and website performance, providing actionable insights to the Manager. 

• Oversee and manage MPC list serve, ensuring it is current and accurate. 

 

Qualifications: 

• Must embrace the mission and vision of MPC. 

• 2-3 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, or a related field. 

• Proficiency in graphic design software (Adobe Suite and Canva) and digital marketing tools (social media platforms, email marketing software like MailChimp). 

• Experience using WordPress or similar CMS platforms. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. 

• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions. 

• Demonstrated success working independently and on a collaborative team. 

• Excellent organizational and project management skills (Asana). 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. 

 

Nice to Haves: 

• Experience supporting political or advocacy campaigns. 

• Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring colleagues on Marketing and Communications best practices and process. 

• Experience coordinating and scheduling video or photoshoots. 

 

Application Deadline | February 17, 2025, at 8:00 AM 

 

How to apply:  

Please submit the following materials:  

   

1) A cover letter articulating your specific interest in the role and what you will bring to it 

2) Your résumé or CV  

  

Compensation and Benefits:    

Salary Range: $61,800- $64,000 

 

For the 2025 Benefit year, Metropolitan Planning Council’s robust and competitive compensation package for new full-time employees includes covering approximately 80% of the employee premium for health benefits, 100% of the employee premium for dental benefits, and Disability and Life insurance.  Additionally, MPC provides all full-time employees with a hybrid work environment, parental leave, up to five weeks of accrued vacation, transit benefits, a professional development stipend, and access to an onsite fitness center, among other benefits. 

Learn more/APPLY here!

Proposal Coordinator - OpenGov

 Job Summary:

The Proposal Coordinator will be responsible for working directly with the Marketing and Sales Teams to develop high-quality, compelling proposals and responses to Requests-for-Proposals (“RFPs”). As a key driver in both Marketing and Sales Team initiatives, this role plays a critical part in increasing annual recurring revenue and new business for the company. This position involves close collaboration with each team of the Go-To-Market organization. 

Full job description and application available here.

Marketing and Development Coordinator - Austin Coming Together

Position Description

The Marketing & Development Coordinator is responsible for completing a broad variety of marketing and development functions in conjunction with the Director of Marketing & Development. The Marketing & Development Coordinator is accountable for 1) assisting in managing relationships with our 50+ member organizations; 2) supporting all communications and fundraising on behalf of ACT, which includes multimedia, events, donor management and special projects; 3) collaborating across ACT’s internal teams to integrate and innovate; as well as, 4) executing the overall marketing and development strategy to connect, elevate, and positively promote Austin, Austin Coming Together, and the various stakeholders that contribute to the overall improvement of service delivery for Austin residents.

Full description and application are available here.

Engagement Manager, MxD

Who: MxD

What: The Engagement Manager will be responsible for leading MxD’s programming initiatives as well as managing a range of engagement and communications activities. Programming responsibilities will include developing and executing a strategy for in-person, virtual, and hybrid workshops and webinars to deliver relevant content to MxD’s manufacturing ecosystem. Member communication support will include activities like developing member success stories, sourcing member insights, and grant writing. Support for engagement activities will include managing member inquiries, providing onsite assistance for member events and preparing the senior leadership team for a variety of member interactions. The ideal candidate will have a proven record for delivering highly successful thought leadership and experiential events and would have demonstrated success working cross-functionally with technical/engineering and marketing teams. This position is ideal for a self-starter who has a passion for relationship building and an ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and distill them into a straightforward narrative that resonates with stakeholders ranging from engineers to executives. This candidate should like working in fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads a holistic programming strategy that aligns programs with marketing and project strategies driving engagement prior, during, and after events
• Leads the project management of event logistics and planning including managing partners, speakers, and contracted resources/vendors as well as aligning with the communication and the corporate events teams on all event-related communications and logistics
• Collaborates with the MxD programs and technical teams to research and identify potential event speakers, exhibitors, and attendees
• Explores and assesses new event opportunities to drive engagement goals and increased event ROI
• Develops externally facing presentations, grant applications, talking points, and other materials for MxD’s senior leadership team
• Supports membership engagement through building and maintaining relationships and identifying additional opportunities for them to deepen their involvement
• Supports membership communication activities by developing member success stories, building partner concept proposals, and managing general member outreach and updates
• Conducts event and engagement analysis and derives insights related to programming and related business goals
• Supports the Director of Engagement in executing on member retention/satisfaction, additional channel partner development, and overall engagement strategy
• Ad hoc duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field
• 6 years of experience in B2B event planning, experiential marketing, communications, corporate, startup, or non-profit, preferably in the technology sector
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; exceptional ability to communicate and present to senior-level staff
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, manage competing priorities, and use good judgment when resolving issues
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple events in various stages of the planning process simultaneously; extremely detail-oriented; professional demeanor
• Ability to function independently with little guidance and to complete projects in accordance with set timelines
• Experience working collaboratively with engineering and marketing teams
• Strong ability to build interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior-level executives
• Strong PowerPoint slide design capability 

Salary

• 70,000- 80,000/ Annually

How to Apply

Apply online at mxdusa.org/careers by clicking on the link to the position posting and submitting your resume with a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role and MxD. Tip: Meeting the qualifications is important, but a great cover letter will set you apart.

Marketing and Membership Coordinator - Old Town Merchants & Residents Association

Who: Old Town Merchants & Residents Association

What: The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association is a 501(c)(6) community organization that functions simultaneously as a chamber of commerce and residential association in the Old Town neighborhood. Notable events organized by the Association include the Wells Street Art Festival, Live Well Week, A Night Out in Old Town and regular social events. OTMRA is recognized as a delegate agency of the City of Chicago and Sole Service Provider of SSA #48.

Communications Coordinator - Bubbly Dynamics

Who: Bubbly Dynamics, LLC is a social enterprise with environmentally responsible goals. Since 2002, we have been efficiently renovating buildings, transforming them from vacant and derelict eyesores to job centers and community assets. Bubbly is the owner/operator and design team behind The Plant (1400 W. 46th St.) and the Chicago Sustainable Manufacturing Center (1048 W. 37th St.). We are a friendly, informal organization with a strong team ethic.

What: The Communications Coordinator will support the development and advancement of Bubbly Dynamics’ communications efforts and assist with general administrative/operational functions. S/he will report to Bubbly’s Director of Enterprise Operations, who manages business operations for Bubbly’s two buildings and related projects. This position will be based at The Plant.
Responsibilities include:

Economic Development Coordinator – Village of Winnetka

Who: Village of Winnetka, Village Manager’s Office

What: Under the direction of the Assistant Village Manager, the Economic Development Coordinator is responsible for developing, guiding, and administering the Village's economic development and business relations functions. The position emphasizes business development (existing business retention/expansion and new business recruitment), marketing/branding activities, and special events. The Economic Development Coordinator is a key liaison to the Winnetka business community and Chamber of Commerce and also plays an important role in the implementation of Winnetka's Downtown Master Plan. The position requires experience and expertise in developing strategies to create a sustainable long-term commercial base and to promote the community's vision of its three business districts. Essential functions include:

Intern & Co-op Student Programs Manager, Northern Trust Corporation (Chicago, Illinois)

Who: Intern & Co-op Student Programs Manager, Northern Trust Corporation.
Join Northern Trust’s exciting College & University Programs team to help recruit top talent to a leading global financial services firm. We are looking for an Intern & Co-op Student Programs Manager who has direct responsibility for the North America intern program and high school co-op student programs, and serves as the global intern program subject matter expert, helping to build a diverse talent pipeline across the company. This is a highly visible role working with Northern Trust managers, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and intern candidates.

What: The role includes program planning and execution, candidate sourcing and campus relationship management, and marketing the Northern Trust brand through presentations to students and key stakeholders. Specific responsibilities include:

Proposal Writer - Chicago IL

Proposal Writer

Chicago, IL

Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) is one of the world's leading commercial real estate advisory firms. We provide a fully integrated platform of services to prominent multinational corporations and institutional investors across the globe, as well as to occupiers, owners and developers of real estate on a local, regional and national level. 

Together with London-based partner Knight Frank and independently-owned offices, NGKF's 14,100 professionals operate from more than 400 offices in established and emerging property markets on six continents. 

Job Description:

This individual will help develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives, pursue new direct to market channels (non RFP), develop and write content for proposals specific to custom consulting opportunities (with support of Service Line Leaders) and chase opportunities to be more visible in marketplace (quotes, speeches, whitepapers, and interface with targeted audiences, industry forums, and promotional activities). 

Time allocation:  50% to proposal support; 50% of marketing related activities as listed below.  Position will involve travel to regional consulting centers of excellence; expect no more than 20% of overall time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 to 8 years of experience
• Background in marketing management, public relations, business development, digital/social media, journalism (good to excellent writer – key skill) or equivalent
• Some exposure to real estate industry preferred (non-brokerage services); management consulting solutions support also a preferred background; understand the selling and marketing of intangible services
• Excellent verbal, written and research skills; ability to influence and coordinate with other GCS marketing initiatives where appropriate
• Competency to help compile and develop products and services for service lines, help develop entire GCC brochure and qualifications platform (integrated)
• ‎Coordinate and participate in promotional and trade and speaking forums, help set up for practice leaders and thought leadership forums
• Participate in white papers, case study templates, overall look and feel of practice to external market
• Initiate market research studies and partnerships that set the stage for white papers and thought leadership in the marketplace

DESIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Marketing consulting or service industry initiatives
• Industry specific experience (Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Real Estate Adviosry or related industry segments)
• Prior experience with selling outsource contracts
• Bachelor’s degree

REQUIRED SOFT SKILLS:

• Creative, innovative thinker and planner
• Collaborative approach – The ability to work with others to achieve a goal by sharing knowledge, learning and building consensus.
• Self confidence
• Ability to stay calm and balanced in stressful, overwhelming situations.
• Resilience
• Persuasive and persistent while maintaining professionalism and integrity
• An influential nature
• Must possess patience and perseverance
• Team work skills – ability to work effectively with anyone with different skill sets, personalities, work styles or motivation level.
• Self-motivated with the ability to self-manage
• Skills in dealing with diverse or difficult personalities
• Ability to think / communicate on your feet
• Strong networking skills – ability to be interesting and interested in business conversations that motivate others to be in your network.

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark Grubb Knight Frank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Portfolio Management Assistant - Chicago Community Loan Fund

Portfolio Management Assistant

Chicago Community Loan Fund

The Portfolio Management Assistant provides critical and substantive support to CCLF’s lending,
marketing and portfolio management programs, enjoying a wide range of duties and responsibilities. The position supports the work of the Director of Portfolio Management (DPM) and the Portfolio Management Team, but also provides specific support to the Director of Lending. The position includes direct and indirect contact with and service to our applicants, borrowers and investors.

• Serve as the liaison in the Portfolio Management Department between the Lending and Finance and Accounting teams for a variety of matters.
• Assist the DPM with gathering borrower information for loan renewal and restructure
• Schedule site visits and meetings with borrowers as needed (managed by DPM)
• Process and track draw requests according to established procedures.
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounting team to reconcile month end Portfolio Numbers and ensure account accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute monthly routine and delinquent invoices to borrowers
• Prepare materials and take minutes for all Loan Committee, Special Assets Committee, and Enterprise Risk Management Committee meetings and schedule other small meetings as needed
• Manage monthly monitoring of customer accounts, record payments, maintaining credit files, borrower insurance and tax compliance, real estate tax payments, UCC filings, deposit account verifications, etc.
• Assist with borrower compliance as necessary
• Serve as the primary contact person on the Portfolio Management Team for investor compliance reports (managed by Director of Portfolio Management)
• Collect, audit and report social impact data on all loans regularly and communicate data to the appropriate teams
• Maintain portfolio reports and analyses for both internal and external use (e.g. Loan Portfolio Ratings Report, portfolio segmentation, charge-offs tracking, repaid loans tracking, collateral tracking, etc.)
• Produce and distribute periodic borrower mailings (e.g. surveys) with supervision from DPM Assist with the maintenance of the loan portfolio databases (including borrower addresses) and credit files
• Conduct loan inquiry/intake calls and report the information to the Director of Lending (DOL)
• Schedule follow up calls from the loan inquiries for the DOL.
• Manage the Deal Flow spreadsheet
• Assist with Technical Assistance programs, workshops, and reporting
• Co-lead the annual CDFI Fund application (in cooperation with External Relations Officer and other staff)
• Research programs and initiatives of interest to CCLF as necessary
• Other duties as assigned 

Nature Scope of Working Relationships
The Portfolio Management Assistant position requires maintaining working relationships with fellow team members; borrowers; potential clients; consultants; vendors; financial institutions; other public/private sector institutions; peers in the field of community development; and committee volunteers. This position reports to the Vice President of Lending but also works with direction from the Senior Portfolio Management Officer.

Major Challenges/Performance Measures

The major challenge of this position is to provide prompt, accurate and superb customer service to a wide array of stakeholders including investors, borrowers and senior management; while insuring a high level of accuracy and quality in loan portfolio reporting.

Performance measures include: maintaining a depth of knowledge of each loan/borrower; proactive and timely problem solving; outstanding customer service; accurate reporting across the organization; and maintaining current, accurate, and organized loan management system and credit files.

Qualifications

The Portfolio Management Assistant will possess the following:

• Working knowledge of affordable housing, economic development and other community financing
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong marketing skills
• Strong quantitative skills
• Ability to organize and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work with a diverse range of community-based groups
• A keen attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Access and/or other database programs
• Working knowledge of GIS software

Minimum educational requirement: Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, business, real estate,

economics, or a related field.

Work Conditions 

Majority of time is spent indoors in an office atmosphere. Occasional local travel may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, talk and hear. This position requires occasional standing, walking, kneeling and crouching.  This employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

It is the policy of the Chicago Community Loan Fund not to discriminate against any applicant for

employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.

CHICAGO COMMUNITY LOAN FUND: www.cclfchicago.org

Chief of External Relations - Friends of the High Line - NYC

Chief of External Relations
Friends of the High Line
New York, NY

Position Summary
The Chief of External Relations (CER) is a newly created position at FHL working as part of a leadership management team with the Executive Director (ED) and the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The position is responsible for advancing the visibility, brand, and financial sustainability of the High Line.

Reporting to the ED, the Chief of External Relations is tasked with creating and executing a strategic, integrated, and comprehensive fundraising and communications plan that advances the organization's mission: for the High Line to continue to inspire visitors, engage both New Yorkers and its immediate neighbors, and remain a model for urban design and place-making worldwide. In partnership with the ED, the CER is the primary external fundraiser as well as communications and brand strategist for the FHL.

The CER strategizes and supervises all development and fundraising functions with a staff of 14 and strategically positions the organization through a communications and marketing staff of 7. The CER is FHL's liaison for board development and relationship management, and is responsible for working with the COO to ensure the highest standards of good governance. The Development department currently includes initiatives in Major Gifts, Membership, Corporate Sponsorship, Special Events, and Foundation & Government Support.

Responsibilities
Development and Fundraising

• Design, implement, lead, and hold accountable the annual fundraising strategies and goals for FHL in pursuit of achieving fiscal success
• Work with the ED as a lead fundraising partner while expanding the constituency for major gifts and deepening and institutionalizing existing relationships
• Take an external leadership role in directly soliciting major gifts from all sources
• Help transition the board of FHL towards becoming a more consistent partner in donor relations, identification of new donors, and, when appropriate, peer solicitors
• Cultivate donors, board members, volunteers, and community leaders for the future well-being of FHL
• Work with the ED and VP of Development as responsible for day-to-day management of development staff by motivating and supporting their efforts to achieve goals, assume responsibility for portfolios, and plan and track engagement strategies and financial outcomes
• Work with senior leadership and program content staff to identify funding opportunities and match those needs with donor interests
• Position FHL so that a proper climate exists in order to raise funds and prepare tailored external communications for diverse audiences
• Maintain a visible role in the community in order to demonstrate the FHL's commitment to maintaining a free public space for all New Yorkers

Marketing, Communications, Community Relations

• Strategically shape and lead the identity, brand, communications platform, and delivery efforts of FHL
• Craft and oversee external communications strategies and press relations
• Visibly position and promote FHL's programs and content expertise to expand and deepen audience engagement
• Strategically evolve and shape FHL's brand and deliver on its promise internally and externally while adhering to its core voice, image, and mark
• Incorporate analytics in shaping strategic positioning
• Promote revenue centers to increase financial support
• Develop partnerships that align with FHL's brand and elevate its position and visibility, and when appropriate, increase revenue
• Lead the internal strategy for City relationships and, with the ED, be the external voice, negotiator, and interface with this essential partner

Administrative

• Be an essential member of the Executive Director's leadership team, supporting and advancing the vision for FHL and inspiring and communicating that vision internally to enable others within the organization to have a clear sense of their roles and expectations for achieving their work
• Act on behalf of the Executive Director internally and externally, as requested
• Supervise and evaluate staff in fundraising, marketing, and communications
• Support the preparation and administration of the annual operational budget for both Development and Communications
• Work closely with the COO and Vice President of Finance to fully embrace the financial needs of FHL and anticipate long-term needs for fundraising
• Work with outside consultants, as needed

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of ten years of progressive management experience preferably in an arts- or member-based cultural organization
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for the High Line, public space, and public/private partnerships
• Significant senior level development and external communications experience, including planning and running capital campaigns
• Demonstrated ability to strategize, set and meet fundraising and communications goals, and work effectively with donors, from prospect development through to the cultivation and closing of gifts
• Ability to solicit gifts at the leadership level and to develop and implement a coordinated, comprehensive advancement strategy that includes donors from the individual, foundation, corporate, and government levels
• Track record of recruiting, developing, advocating for, and managing cohesive, high-caliber teams that work in partnership with senior leadership and trustees to ratchet up development and communications functionality
• Experience crafting and implementing marketing and public relations strategy for an institution with an ability to strategically position an organization among its peers and with its audience
• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred

How to apply
To apply, submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: CERSearch@thehighline.org. Only those whose applications are being considered will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Friends of the High Line is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.