Position Details

Title: Communications Engagement Coordinator

Type: Job

Class: Full-time

Date: 7/17/2025

Region: Chicago Illinois

City, State: Chicago, IL

Summary:

The Communications Coordinator serves as a critical liaison between program leads and the communications team, ensuring timely and accurate collection and dissemination of information related to CNH's community engagement events. This role is essential to keeping stakeholders informed and ensuring all events are promoted effectively across appropriate channels.

Responsibilities:

Information Gathering: Proactively communicate with program leads to gather essential details for upcoming events (date, time, location, partners, logos, pictures, etc.).
Project Coordination: Maintain a communications calendar and track deadlines for promotional needs.
Internal Liaison: Serve as the point of contact between program departments and the communications team, ensuring clarity and timeliness in messaging.
Documentation: Create and maintain templates or checklists to streamline event information collection.
Content Support: Assist in drafting or editing copy for flyers, newsletters, social media, or other promotional materials as needed.
System Management: Utilize internal tools (Google Workspace, project management software, shared drives) to manage communications workflows and asset storage.
Meeting Participation: Attend planning meetings with program staff to stay informed on upcoming initiatives and deadlines.

Requirements:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Tech-savvy; proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Monday.com).
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative and proactive mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a community-based or mission-driven organization.
Basic design or content editing skills (Canva, Adobe, etc.) are a plus.
Familiarity with social media platforms and scheduling tools.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary

$45,000 annually.

Centers for New Horizons offers a generous benefit packet

HMO and PPO Medical Coverage Plans
HMO and PPO Dental Plans
Vision Insurance Plans
Company Paid Individual Life Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Option
403b with up to 4% Match
Pet Insurance
Telehealth - Virtual Doctor Visits
Accident Insurance
Commuter Benefit
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Starting with 10 Paid Vacation days
7 paid Sick Leave
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Birthday off
Student loan forgiveness eligible employer

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