Marketing & Communications Associate_

Marketing & Communications AssociateMarketing Chicago, IL Washington, D.C.ApplyDescriptionSmithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, is seeking a Marketing & Communications Associate to join our team in Chicago or Washington, DC.The Marketing & Communications Services (MCS) unit provides a variety of services to our client organizations, including branding, creative services, public relations, membership publications, and convention and event marketing that goes beyond the successful execution of program and campaign deliverables. Our team partners with association leaders and other volunteers to develop marketing and communication strategies that are based on solid research and analysis that support the overall objectives of the organization.At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Join us in shaping the future of association management, where our values serve as the cornerstone of our success.What You Will Do+ Draft and manage distribution of client marketing communications, including e-mail, website, press releases and common social media channels+ Develop marketing collateral from copywriting through production+ Maintain account master files and budget monitoring spreadsheets+ Maintain marketing collateral sample files+ Organize and update distribution lists for marketing activities+ Update production schedules and advertising/editorial calendars+ Contribute to the organization, production, distribution and inventory oversight of marketing collateral/publications/news releases, as requested+ Update client websites+ Manage development, materials/delivery and tracking of advertising+ This Role Might Be for You If…+ You have a passion for marketing and communications, and the impact this function has for nonprofits+ You have a proven ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously+ You possess strong written and verbal communication skills+ You have the ability to travel up to 5%Basic Qualifications+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution with a focus in Marketing, Communications or Business or equivalent experience+ 0-2 years of relevant professional experiencePreferred Qualifications+ Agency and/or association management experience is a plus+ Working knowledge of the general marketing process – research, planning, promotion and evaluation+ Solid understanding of social media and the ability to navigate popular outlets (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)+ Proficiency with popular IT applications (Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail systems) and a basic understanding of HTML (web updates)Where Do You Fit?Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferrable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all of our people – regardless of position or compensation – an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company.Equal Employment OpportunityAt Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment, you must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.