College of Lake County
Marketing and Communications Specialist
College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois, United States, 60030
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Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S02779
Position Title Marketing and Communications Specialist
Internal Position Title Community Giving Specialist
Department College Foundation
Position Type Staff
Job Family Specialist
Job Summary
The College of Lake County Foundation’s Marketing and Communication Specialist focuses on fundraising and advancement activities. This position is instrumental in creating fundraising and stewardship materials and projects supporting the Annual Giving, Alumni Relations Programs, and Restricted Scholarship Program. Reporting to the Community Giving Manager, the Marketing and Communication Specialist works closely with other CLC Foundation staff, CLC faculty and staff members, and select Foundation Board, alums, students, and community volunteers.
The College of Lake County ( CLC ) offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes BlueCross/BlueShield of Illinois Health, Delta Dental and Superior vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group, and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care, flexible spending account plans, generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 13 paid holidays each year.
Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?
The College of Lake County ( CLC ) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time employees (ex: health insurance).
CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC achieved a milestone in 2023 with its designation as a Leader College. This national recognition awarded by the Achieving the Dream Network is the result of improved student outcomes through the CLC’s relentless commitment to transformational change and the implementation of innovative practices within the student success model over the past few years.
CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth.
Required Qualification(s)
Associate’s degree or certificate in marketing, digital media design, graphic design, communications or a related field from an accredited college
Demonstrated knowledge, creativity and skill applicable to the position duties as reflected in a robust media portfolio, writing samples or other materials
Excellent communication skills (verbal, active listening and written)
Must be well-organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as required for events.
Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Desired Qualification(s)
Ability and willingness to develop and maintain expertise applicable technology including but not limited to Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Bilingual Spanish and English
Posting Date 08/16/2024
Closing Date 08/31/2024
Expected Start Date 10/01/2024
Special Instructions Summary
Please attach a portfolio of relevant work and the following writing sample to your application:
“Write a thank you letter to a scholarship donor”
Pay Rate $20.52/hr.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Location Grayslake
Total Hours per week 40.00
Work Schedule
Core hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Must be willing to work nights and/or weekends as required.
Interview Process Requirements Portfolio, Writing Samples
EEO Statement
The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.
Summary of Essential Functions
Project and Process Management: 80%
Plan and implement content strategies across social media platforms.
Manage multiple social media platforms, including Facebook and LinkedIn.
Create high-quality designs for multiple pieces per project and maintain brand consistency.
Collaborate with external agencies and vendors as needed, managing the production process and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality design assets.
Provide event logistical support. Organize venue and vendor contracts, attendees and special guests, and other arrangements as requested and approved by the supervisor, Executive Director, and CLC Foundation Board Events Committee or other planning committee.
Schedule meetings, coordinate meeting logistics, prepare required meeting/event materials, and take detailed notes/minutes at the required external committee, internal staff, and other planning meetings.
Collect and prepare advancement materials under the direction of the Community Giving Manager and other CLC Foundation leadership.
Produce requested donor and scholarship reports.
Assist with the planning and execution of Foundation events.
Track progress of event/project plans and budgets.
Provide and analyze fundraising progress and performance reports leading to and following projects and events.
Customer/Student Service: 10%
Recruit and coordinates event volunteers before and during events.
Assess volunteer needs and responsibilities and provide training and feedback of volunteers’ effectiveness to event leaders.
Other: 10%
Perform any and all other assigned duties in support of the mission and vision of the College of Lake County and the CLC Foundation.
Posting Specific Questions - supplemental questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Do you have an Associate’s degree or certificate in marketing, digital media design, graphic design, communications or a related field from an accredited college?
Yes
No
Do you have demonstrated knowledge, creativity and skill applicable to the position duties as reflected in a robust media portfolio, writing samples or other materials?
Yes
No
Are you able and willing to develop and maintain expertise applicable technology including but not limited to Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign?
Yes
No
Are you proficient in Word and Excel?
Yes
No
Are you bilingual and proficient in Spanish and English?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcript 1
Other Document
Design Portfolio
Optional Documents
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S02779
Position Title Marketing and Communications Specialist
Internal Position Title Community Giving Specialist
Department College Foundation
Position Type Staff
Job Family Specialist
Job Summary
The College of Lake County Foundation’s Marketing and Communication Specialist focuses on fundraising and advancement activities. This position is instrumental in creating fundraising and stewardship materials and projects supporting the Annual Giving, Alumni Relations Programs, and Restricted Scholarship Program. Reporting to the Community Giving Manager, the Marketing and Communication Specialist works closely with other CLC Foundation staff, CLC faculty and staff members, and select Foundation Board, alums, students, and community volunteers.
The College of Lake County ( CLC ) offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes BlueCross/BlueShield of Illinois Health, Delta Dental and Superior vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group, and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care, flexible spending account plans, generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 13 paid holidays each year.
Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?
The College of Lake County ( CLC ) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time employees (ex: health insurance).
CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC achieved a milestone in 2023 with its designation as a Leader College. This national recognition awarded by the Achieving the Dream Network is the result of improved student outcomes through the CLC’s relentless commitment to transformational change and the implementation of innovative practices within the student success model over the past few years.
CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth.
Required Qualification(s)
Associate’s degree or certificate in marketing, digital media design, graphic design, communications or a related field from an accredited college
Demonstrated knowledge, creativity and skill applicable to the position duties as reflected in a robust media portfolio, writing samples or other materials
Excellent communication skills (verbal, active listening and written)
Must be well-organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as required for events.
Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Desired Qualification(s)
Ability and willingness to develop and maintain expertise applicable technology including but not limited to Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Bilingual Spanish and English
Posting Date 08/16/2024
Closing Date 08/31/2024
Expected Start Date 10/01/2024
Special Instructions Summary
Please attach a portfolio of relevant work and the following writing sample to your application:
“Write a thank you letter to a scholarship donor”
Pay Rate $20.52/hr.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Location Grayslake
Total Hours per week 40.00
Work Schedule
Core hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Must be willing to work nights and/or weekends as required.
Interview Process Requirements Portfolio, Writing Samples
EEO Statement
The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.
Summary of Essential Functions
Project and Process Management: 80%
Plan and implement content strategies across social media platforms.
Manage multiple social media platforms, including Facebook and LinkedIn.
Create high-quality designs for multiple pieces per project and maintain brand consistency.
Collaborate with external agencies and vendors as needed, managing the production process and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality design assets.
Provide event logistical support. Organize venue and vendor contracts, attendees and special guests, and other arrangements as requested and approved by the supervisor, Executive Director, and CLC Foundation Board Events Committee or other planning committee.
Schedule meetings, coordinate meeting logistics, prepare required meeting/event materials, and take detailed notes/minutes at the required external committee, internal staff, and other planning meetings.
Collect and prepare advancement materials under the direction of the Community Giving Manager and other CLC Foundation leadership.
Produce requested donor and scholarship reports.
Assist with the planning and execution of Foundation events.
Track progress of event/project plans and budgets.
Provide and analyze fundraising progress and performance reports leading to and following projects and events.
Customer/Student Service: 10%
Recruit and coordinates event volunteers before and during events.
Assess volunteer needs and responsibilities and provide training and feedback of volunteers’ effectiveness to event leaders.
Other: 10%
Perform any and all other assigned duties in support of the mission and vision of the College of Lake County and the CLC Foundation.
Posting Specific Questions - supplemental questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Do you have an Associate’s degree or certificate in marketing, digital media design, graphic design, communications or a related field from an accredited college?
Yes
No
Do you have demonstrated knowledge, creativity and skill applicable to the position duties as reflected in a robust media portfolio, writing samples or other materials?
Yes
No
Are you able and willing to develop and maintain expertise applicable technology including but not limited to Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign?
Yes
No
Are you proficient in Word and Excel?
Yes
No
Are you bilingual and proficient in Spanish and English?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcript 1
Other Document
Design Portfolio
Optional Documents