NEF Marketing and Communication Coordinator Part -Time

 

# work weeks/year	# Hours	Shift	Hourly Rate	Annual shift stipend
52	20 per week -  M-W-F   3 days per week	N/A	$20.00	None

This is a part-time position and is not eligible for insurance benefits. This position will be eligible and enrolled in IMRF - Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

 
NEF Marketing & Communication Coordinator 

The ideal candidate will know how to tell NEF stories, build the Naperville Education Foundation (NEF) brand across multiple platforms and manage multiple short- and long-term projects on deadline with great attention to detail.
The NEF Marketing & Communication Coordinator will report to the Naperville Education Foundation’s Executive Director and work closely with the entire NEF team and Board members to develop and execute our marketing strategy. 
This role is focused on two key objectives:

1. Tell NEF stories, build the NEF brand and engage audiences in the community

• Create and execute an integrated marketing plan in support of NEF programs, promotions and events across communication channels 
  • Social media, website, local media, e-newsletter, TALK203, community calendars, in school video monitors and blogs
• Create, update and deliver relevant and engaging content across multiple communication channels to expand visibility in the community, including:
  • Photos, news and content updates on the NEF website
  • Engaging e-newsletter content to targeted audiences
  • Press Releases
  • Discover trending topics, community needs and interests of target audiences 
• Partner with schools, D203 staff, Home & School, HURRAH volunteers to:
  • Coordinate school visits, promote NEF programs and enhance our brand awareness in the community
  • Collect stories of NEF impact and observe NEF funds in action
• Strategically manage and measure social media presence and website metrics
• Represent NEF at school/community/alumni and NEF special events

2. Work effectively and collaboratively with the NEF team to manage annual projects and events
   • Collaborate with the NEF team, Board of Trustees and outside vendors to produce marketing and communication materials related to all NEF grants, programs, special events, campaigns, scholarships and alumni relations initiatives
   • Manage creation of annual report, brochures, flyers, invitations and event scripts in close collaboration with NEF team
   • Develop and execute marketing plan for our annual fundraising events, in close collaboration with NEF Team 

Skills: 

• Demonstrated computer and software skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, social media marketing (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X) and Hootsuite, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, Canva Pro and website management. Photography and video content proficiency is a plus.
• 1-2 years of communication and/or marketing experience or other relevant experience
• Nonprofit marketing/communication experience is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to speak and write persuasively about NEF
• Excellent time management, organizational and planning skills
• Ability to take initiative and seek out innovative ideas
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
• Strong team player