Marketing Associate

The Marketing Associate at JCC Chicago plans, creates, and executes social media content and campaigns to raise program awareness, drive engagement, and grow followers organization-wide.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and execute integrated social media campaigns aligned with program goals.
• Produce engaging photo carousels, videos, and other assets that reflect the organization’s on-brand voice and meet engagement targets.
• Schedule posts across all active social platforms.
• Monitor and respond to social media messages and comments to foster community engagement.
• Bring fresh creative ideas and a strong visual perspective to campaign development and content positioning.
• Attend JCC events across Chicagoland to capture on-brand photos and videos for social media, promotional materials, and digital archives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to plan and execute social media and marketing projects from concept through delivery, including messaging, copy, and creative support.
• Support the production and installation of events, exhibits, and other marketing materials in partnership with the Assistant Director of Marketing Operations.
• Operate production equipment and assist with on-site installations as needed.
• Manage digital assets, organize event photography in PhotoShelter, and keep website calendars and content up to date.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in social media, marketing, communications, or related fields.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Track record of planning and executing marketing campaigns.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Advertising, or related field.
• Physical requirements include repetitive movement of arms/hands to operate computer equipment; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift and move up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to focus.
• Demonstrates alignment with the Hecktman Family JCC Chicago core values: Self-Leadership and Accountability, Creativity and Innovation, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Customer Service.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Creative thinker with solid organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Results-oriented with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through.
• Knowledge of social media, digital marketing, branding, and content development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Monday.com, Microsoft Teams, digital asset management systems, SEO, and digital advertising preferred.
• Passion for building community and fostering positive relationships.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of insurance with a minimum $250,000 liability.
• Willingness to travel to various sites as needed.

Technologies

• PhotoShelter
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Monday.com
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Life insurance and short/long term disability coverage
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid observance of secular and Jewish holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Part-time staff may be eligible for some benefits such as sick time and vacation time, depending on hours worked
• Free fitness membership at Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago community centers and aquatics facilities
• Meaningful staff scholarships for Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago programming, including day and overnight camp, Early Childhood, and event rentals
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program

Schedule and Travel

• Hybrid schedule; Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Occasional evenings and weekends required
• Frequent local travel to JCC locations throughout Chicagoland

Compensation

• Salary: USD 60,000 – 65,000 per year

Location

• Northbrook, IL; hybrid work arrangement