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Circesteem Inc. is a small business in Chicago, IL. Our goal is to CircEsteems mission is to unite youth across all backgrounds and identities by fostering self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice and performance of circus arts..
Job description
Job Title: Communications Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: N/A
Employment Status: Full-Time In-Person (40 hrs/wk)
CircEsteem values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+
individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and
veterans to apply. CircEsteem is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be
discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status,
veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal
laws.
Summary:
CircEsteems mission is to unite youth across all backgrounds and identities by fostering self-
esteem and mutual respect through the practice and performance of the circus arts. CircEsteem
promotes the development of self-esteem, personal success and empowerment by (i) promoting
the practice of circus arts; (ii) uniting youth from varying backgrounds; (iii) providing social and
emotional skill building; (iv) providing youth opportunities to participate in leadership training
which results in paid opportunities throughout their participation with CircEsteem. We are
looking to hire a confident communicator with strong writing and layout and design skills who
can work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects at once. This role will be responsible
creating design collateral for CircEsteem programs and promotions, managing social media
channels and publishing regular newsletters. Candidates should be comfortable working
independently and collaboratively.
CircEsteem is a 100% in-person work place located in Uptown. This position will require a
person to travel around Chicago frequently visiting programs and events to represent and record
CircEsteem activities.
Responsibilities:
Create and distribute all external communications for the organization, including
promotional
material for classes and events, managing social media content and postings.
Gather information and develop informational newsletters to be sent digitally each
month.
Support the Development Department with design elements for fundraising collateral.
Manage CircEsteems website
Manage marketing budget for the agency
Promote special events, including fundraising activities and youth performances
Manage and optimize Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to ensure high traffic web
presence
Create and distribute press releases for public events
Requirements:
Communications
Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications.
Ability to convey complex ideas through brief, simple materials
Collaboration
Effective at working with others to reach common goals and objectives
Relationship building
Skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships with peers, across different
levels of the organization and externally.
Experience
Applicants should have at least 4 years of experience in a communications or marketing
position
Applicants should possess skills in graphic design, writing, and basic video editing
Compensation and Benefits
Scheduled 40 hours per week, year round
Annual salary: $50,000
Generous Benefit Allowance including:
Health Insurance and/or Employer contributions toward a 403b retirement account
20 days of PTO, 10 days of paid public holidays
3-months paid parental leave
Quarterly Mental Health Stipend
Apply Now: If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and
cover letter to: Molly Smith, at: Molly@circesteem.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Writing skills: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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