Marketing and Communications Associate

The Ark, Chicago's safety net for the Jewish community and anyone in need, is hiring a Marketing and Communications Associate. You'll be the hands-on writer and coordinator behind The Ark's day-to-day communications, from client mailings and the weekly staff update to email campaigns and the editorial calendar. The role is full-time and salaried, reporting to the Digital Marketing Manager.

Responsibilities:
• Plan and write client communications in print and digital formats, working with Case Management and Client Services
• Draft internal communications, including the weekly staff update, announcements and leadership messages
• Maintain the editorial calendar and the organization-wide master calendar
• Create and edit content for email, social media, the website, presentations and fundraising materials
• Build and segment email campaigns and report on their performance
• Manage communications requests, timelines and approvals, and uphold brand and accessibility standards

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, PR, journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 1–3 years in communications or marketing; nonprofit experience preferred
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Experience with an email or CRM platform such as Constant Contact or Salesforce
• Microsoft 365, Monday.com and Canva; video editing a plus
• Familiarity with the Jewish community or Jewish customs preferred

Benefits:
No-cost HMO health insurance (PPO options), 100% employer-paid dental and vision, PTO and generous Jewish and secular holidays, and a matched retirement plan, plus the option to work remotely one day a week.