Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is seeking a proactive, experienced Marketing Coordinator to join our team on a contract basis, for 16 weeks. This role is ideal for a skilled communicator with 5+ years of nonprofit marketing experience, strong project management ability, and hands-on experience with digital marketing tools and content creation.

The Marketing Coordinator will lead and execute a wide range of marketing and communications activities during a key stretch of the year—including our annual Gift of Life Gala, year-end appeal, podcast/blog promotion, and holiday outreach—while keeping our voice consistent across channels.

Key Responsibilities

Digital & Email Marketing

• Manage social media content and scheduling via SocialPilot
• Create and send weekly program/event emails and bi-weekly newsletters using Constant Contact
• Make minor website updates and upload relevant blog content

Content Creation & Coordination

• Update blog posts with embedded podcast episode players
• Add new blog content with news, stories, and organizational updates
• Collaborate with the development team on year-end appeal messaging and design
• Coordinate production of the Foundation’s holiday card

Event Marketing Support

• Oversee marketing design materials for the Gala, including:
  • Final slides
  • Digital program book
  • Table cards with QR code to the program book
  • Other collateral as requested
• Finalize and print sponsor signage and agendas for key programs:
  • Interdisciplinary Nephrology Conference
  • Viviendo con Enfermedad Renal y Trasplante
• Liaise with event photographers: send event details, manage shot lists, and follow up post-event as needed
• Pack marketing collateral for and attend key programs and events, particularly the Gift of Life Gala

Media, Public Relations & Community Engagement

• Seek out and manage media coverage for TeamKidney in the Chicago Marathon
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team on communications and special initiatives
• Liaise with contracted public relations firm on matters regarding the Gift of Life Gala

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nonprofit marketing and communications experience
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Proficiency with email marketing platforms (Constant Contact preferred)
• Familiarity with social media tools (e.g., SocialPilot)
• Experience coordinating graphic design projects (working knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva)
• Comfortable updating website content (Wix or similar CMS)
• Exceptional project management and multitasking skills
• Comfortable working independently and cross-functionally with leadership and development teams
• Must be able to lift 35lbs

To Apply

Please send your resume, a brief cover letter, and any relevant work samples (writing, campaign, or design coordination) to Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, Sara Jane Castro at sjcastro@nkfi.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois improves the health and well-being of people at risk for or affected by kidney disease through prevention, education and empowerment.

Company Description

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois improves the health and well-being of people at risk for or affected by kidney disease through prevention, education and empowerment.

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