Marketing & Design Coordinator Job at McHenry County Conservation District in Wo

JOB OVERVIEW:

Be instrumental in showcasing a leader in environmental conservation through marketing efforts! We are looking for an individual to join our marketing team to assist in coordinating and executing marketing strategies to reach a variety of audiences including preparing a variety of public relations and marketing materials that promote a positive image of the District's programs and services. This person should be proficient in layout and design, writing press releases and news stories, social media, web content management tools, and have an understanding of marketing strategies and digital media. Knowledge or background relating to natural sciences and/or outdoor recreation a plus.

What are we looking for? Someone with a Bachelor's degree and thorough knowledge relating to Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Graphic Design, or related field with at least (2) two years of related experience. However note, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.

Additionally, proficient computer skills is a major component of this job. Programs this individual will be working with include Adobe Creative Suite-primarily InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; Microsoft software; web publishing software (Wordpress or other); analytics monitoring (Google); and customer relationship database software.

BENEFITS: As a full-time position, this position is provided with generous benefits including, but not limited to, insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life), holiday pay, paid time off, and IMRF pension.

APPLICATION: Applicants must provide a cover letter at the time of completing the application.

SALARY: $50,450-$63,063 (DOQ)

QUESTIONS: For questions, call 815-276-9300.

We are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and fairness in our workforce, culture, and programming so that our work reflects and celebrates the communities we serve. We strive for an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices in service to conservation.

Further, the McHenry County Conservation District (the "District") IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with the District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or related medical conditions or any other legally protected status.

Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/ interview process should notify the Human Resources Manager.

We require applicants to have a current, valid driver's license and complete a pre-employment drug screening due to driving being essential to the job.