Chicago Children's Advocacy Center · 2 days ago
Director of Marketing and Communications
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expChicago Children's Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC) is committed to supporting children and families who have experienced abuse and trauma. The Director of Marketing and Communications (DMC) will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of all internal and external communications, overseeing marketing policies and stakeholder engagement to elevate the organization's visibility and reinforce its mission.
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Responsibilities
Directs and oversees the implementation of communications and marketing strategies, ensuring consistency, effectiveness, and alignment with Chicago CAC’s brand and mission
Establishes the vision for brand alongside executive leadership
Sets graphic design standards to ensure consistency across publications, announcements, collateral, digital media, social platforms, and video
Develops, strategizes, and maintains the external website, ensuring information accuracy and alignment with organizational priorities
Leads strategic advertising and public relations efforts in collaboration with executive leadership
Safeguards and promotes ChicagoCAC’s reputation through crisis communications planning and execution, ensuring timely, accurate, and compassionate messaging that protects the organization’s reputation and reinforces trust among stakeholders
Oversees timely production of print and digital media and manages the external calendar
Navigates storytelling efforts and supports content curation that highlights client, partner and community voices in partnership with the Marketing and Communications Specialist
Manages media requests, writes press releases, organizes media coverage for key events, and responds to press inquiries—particularly those of a sensitive nature
Implements internal communications strategies to foster transparency, alignment, and staff engagement across departments in partnership with department leads
Prepares and maintains branding assets, images, and video libraries for organizational and press use
Cultivates strong relationships with local and national reporters, editors, and media outlets to proactively secure press coverage and elevate ChicagoCAC’s visibility through strategic media placements
Oversees metrics reporting and data analysis, using analytics tools to track engagement, trends, and communications effectiveness
Oversees communication vendor and internal partnerships to align content strategies with departmental goals
Supervises Marketing and Communications Specialist, interns, and volunteers, and manages departmental budget and spending. Provides guidance, support, and performance feedback to ensure high-quality execution of campaigns and alignment with organizational priorities
Champions professional growth and mentorship for communications team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, skill development, and collaborative excellence
Directs a portfolio of communications projects, managing scope, timeline, and risk
Serves in an 'on call' capacity and is expected to be available for urgent work-related communications
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum educational requirement of a bachelor's degree
At least 8 years of experience in Communications and Marketing, with at least 3 years in managing teams required
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment, with a willingness to learn and adapt in an ever-changing environment
Must possess excellent management skills
Professional written and verbal skills, including report writing and presentation skills
Organizational skills
Benefits
BCBS HMO and PPO healthcare coverage options with an opportunity to add family members to plans.
Free life insurance at 2x your salary up to a maximum of $200,000.
Additional pay of 10% of your salary up to $7,500 per year (available after 6 months of employment) to use towards a menu of benefits such as: additional health benefits, dental, vision, long-term disability short-term disability, 403b plan, a Roth option, legal coverage, dependent care, flexible spending, and taxable spending.
Taxable spending may be used for health club membership, fitness activities, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, among other options.
Paid Time Off (“PTO”): PTO starts accruing the first day of employment and accrues at a rate of 35 days in a 12-month period.
PTO days are used for all days off, including holidays and sick time so you have maximum flexibility in the use of your PTO.
Timing of vacations may be dependent on client needs, as that’s our first priority.
PTO goes up to 40 days after 5 years.
Additional PTO for FMLA-related reasons up to 20 days.
A remote work policy that provides flexibility in work hours so long as operational needs are met.
Regular expert training on evidence-based therapy modalities, which includes being able to earn Continuing Education Units.
A casual dress code.
Enjoy afternoon milk and cookies every Friday!
Company
Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
Chicago Children's Advocacy Center are the front-line responders for child sexual abuse, trauma reduction, healing & mental health services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jason Wynkoop
Chief Program Officer, Advocacy & Investigative Services
Nakia Kyler
Chief Development and Marketing Officer
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