Manager of Communications

The Role:

The Manager of Communication is responsible for overseeing all marketing and communications for Lighthouse Foundation, including, but not limited to, social media presence, digital advertising, website maintenance, graphic design, and email marketing. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, continually evolving workplace where last-minute pivots are required. This position is primarily remote, with 2-4 in-person meetings and events each month.

Responsibilities:

Graphic Design (20%)

• Create and update graphics and general marketing assets, such as business cards, brochures, website graphics, event promotion, official documents, and more

Social Media Management (20%)

• Make regular postings to all Lighthouse Foundation social media channels
  • Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok
• Reshare posts/stories that mention Lighthouse Foundation as needed
• Conceptualize value-adding campaigns for programming and initiatives

Marketing (15%)

• Create digital ads to promote programming
• Create regular Lighthouse Foundation newsletter emails via Brevo
• Order print marketing materials as needed, including flyers, business cards, posters, and signage for events
• Create QR codes and bit.ly URLs as needed

Copywriting (15%)

• Draft copy for social media captions, newsletters, press releases, and public statements

Event Management (7%)

• Create registration pages for upcoming events on Eventbrite and Zoom
• Provide regular updates on registration numbers for upcoming events during weekly staff meetings
• Send reminder emails to registrants ahead of events
• Document attendance and demographic statistics after each event
• Email reminders to the leadership council ahead of monthly meetings
• Arrive at events early and remain afterward to help with set up and signage
• Manage the sign-in desk at events

Communications Strategy (7%)

• Craft and ensure a consistent communication strategy across the organization in collaboration with other foundation staff members and leaders
• Ensure brand consistency in voice, graphics, and messaging
• Create an annual communications calendar

Photography and Videography (6%)

• Hire contract photographers/videographers for Lighthouse Foundation events as needed
• Attend and capture photos and footage of Lighthouse Foundation events as needed

Calendar Management (5%)

• Populate the communications schedule with upcoming social media posts and emails
• Populate the internal organization’s calendar with programming

Website Maintenance (5%)

• Responsible for updating the website regularly, including adding new events, announcement banners, headshots, bios, and more
• Update the News page with press releases and articles mentioning Lighthouse Foundation

Job Qualifications

• Must live in Chicagoland and be available Monday–Friday, with some weekend availability.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5+ years of experience, preferably in a nonprofit focused on racial justice, HIV, or LGBTQ+ issues.
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Brevo, Hootsuite, Meta Ads, and other digital tools.
• Experience developing and executing marketing, communication, and content strategies.
• Excellent storytelling, writing, photography, videography, and editing skills with a strong visual eye for design.
• Familiarity with website management, social media, email marketing, video/audio editing, publishing workflows, and analytics.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and collaborate effectively with staff, board members, funders, and community partners.
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven mindset with a strong ability to adapt and learn new technologies.

Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland provides group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans to eligible full-time employees. Lighthouse Foundation currently covers 80% of the premium for eligible full-time employees. Details on available plans, coverage levels, dependent coverage, and employee cost-sharing will be provided during the hiring process and new-hire orientation.

Lighthouse Foundation values work-life balance as essential to a positive and productive work environment. PTO is unlimited and includes sick leave, subject to supervisor approval and organizational coverage needs. Time off should be scheduled to avoid conflicts with key work responsibilities, grant deadlines, payroll timelines, financial reporting, and major organizational events.