Qureos Mentor

Aspire Chicago

<div>Description:

Aspire | Strategic Brand Leader &bull; Mission Storyteller &bull; Impact Amplifier
Are you a brand visionary who believes marketing can change lives? Do you thrive at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and mission-driven impact? Aspire is seeking a Director of Marketing to serve as our senior brand steward&mdash;leading the way in elevating our mission, deepening donor and partner engagement, and connecting individuals and families to life-changing programs.
This is more than a marketing role. It&rsquo;s an opportunity to shape the organization&rsquo;s public story, drive philanthropic and program growth, and ensure a consistent, inspiring, mission-centered voice across every channel.
Join us, and help build a future where inclusion isn&rsquo;t just a value&mdash;it&rsquo;s a movement.
What You&rsquo;ll Do: Bring Aspire&rsquo;s Story to Life
Strategic Leadership &amp; Vision<ul><li>
Serve as Aspire&rsquo;s senior marketing leader, translating vision into bold, actionable strategies.</li><li>
Lead marketing, PR, and external communications that advance philanthropy, outreach, enrollment, and brand reputation.</li><li>
Partner across departments to identify marketing opportunities and align efforts with organizational goals.</li><li>
Build scalable systems&mdash;workflows, calendars, processes, vendor networks&mdash;that keep marketing efforts organized and optimized.</li></ul>
Brand, Storytelling &amp; Public Relations<ul><li>
Shape and steward Aspire&rsquo;s brand voice, visual identity, and narrative across all channels.</li><li>
Create and oversee compelling content&mdash;copy, video, photography, design&mdash;that connects emotionally and drives action.</li><li>
Craft executive-level communications including speeches, op-eds, and messaging for the CEO and senior leaders.</li><li>
Pitch media with newsworthy, mission-centered stories that elevate Aspire&rsquo;s visibility.</li></ul>
Philanthropy &amp; Mission Storytelling<ul><li>
Partner closely with Philanthropy to engage donors through powerful storytelling, campaigns, and events.</li><li>
Ensure accurate, consistent donor-facing materials and digital communications.</li><li>
Highlight Aspire&rsquo;s impact, inclusion work, and future vision through mission-aligned content.</li></ul>
Outreach, Enrollment &amp; Customer Journey<ul><li>
Build and refine lead-generation systems, nurture pathways, and enrollment funnels.</li><li>
Develop targeted messaging for each stage of the customer journey&mdash;from awareness to intake.</li><li>
Create materials for families, caregivers, referral partners, employers, and community audiences.</li><li>
Use analytics and insights to continuously improve outreach and conversion strategies.</li></ul>
Cross-Organizational Marketing Support<ul><li>
Serve as an internal marketing partner to HR, Programs, Aspire CoffeeWorks, and other teams.</li><li>
Produce recruitment, internal communications, hiring, and training materials.</li><li>
Implement a prioritization process for internal requests ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.</li></ul>
Analytics, Reporting &amp; Budget Leadership<ul><li>
Set, track, and report on marketing goals tied to fundraising, enrollment, and organizational growth.</li><li>
Present data on audience reach, campaign performance, and conversion metrics.</li><li>
Manage marketing budgets, vendor contracts, and grant-funded deliverables with financial responsibility.</li></ul>
Team Leadership<ul><li>
Manage and coach the Marketing Specialist to deliver high-impact content and community engagement.</li><li>
Build relationships with community leaders, families, business partners, and board members.</li><li>
Contribute to Philanthropy team goals and help maintain a positive, values-aligned culture.</li><li>
Engage in ongoing professional development to sharpen expertise.</li></ul>
Requirements:

What You Bring<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business, or related field required</li><li>
5+ years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, or PR (7+ preferred)</li><li>
Excellence in content creation, storytelling, digital communications, and social media</li><li>
Experience managing campaigns, content workflows, and customer journeys</li><li>
Experience managing staff, vendors, and cross-functional relationships</li><li>
Strong writing, editing, and creative skills</li><li>
Experience with CRM, marketing automation, pipelines (preferred)</li><li>
PR/agency experience and fundraising communications experience (preferred)</li><li>
Budget management and contract negotiation experience (preferred)</li><li>
Valid driver&rsquo;s license required</li><li>
Certifications in digital marketing, SEO, social media, or nonprofit administration (preferred)</li></ul>
Your Core Competencies<ul><li>
Exceptional communication across all audiences</li><li>
Relationship builder with diverse stakeholders</li><li>
Strong project management and prioritization skills</li><li>
Leadership that inspires and retains talent</li><li>
Strategic, critical thinker who navigates ambiguity with confidence</li></ul> 
Aspire Leadership Competencies<ul><li>
Achieves Results &ndash; delivers outcomes even in tough circumstances</li><li>
Builds Effective Teams &ndash; embraces diversity of perspective and skill</li><li>
Cultivates Innovation &ndash; pursues new and better ways to succeed</li><li>
Makes Quality Decisions &ndash; moves the organization forward with clarity</li><li>
Tackles Tough Issues &ndash; speaks up and steps up</li></ul> 
Be Part of Something Bigger
At Aspire, marketing is more than messaging&mdash;it&rsquo;s movement-building. It&rsquo;s helping families find life-changing services. It&rsquo;s inspiring donors to fuel meaningful inclusion. It&rsquo;s amplifying a brand that stands for community, empowerment, and possibility.
If you are a strategic, creative, purpose-driven marketer ready to lead with heart and boldness, we want to meet you.
Apply today and help shape the future of inclusion at Aspire.
(Resume and cover letter required)</div>

Director, Marketing

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