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S&C Electric Company

<div><div>As an S&amp;C Electric team member, you&rsquo;ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You&rsquo;ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&amp;C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We&rsquo;re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&amp;C to make an impact on tomorrow&rsquo;s energy challenges and become an employee-owner! 
</div>Hours
8:00 am &ndash; 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid &ndash; Must be flexible 
Compensation
At S&amp;C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position in the United States is $87,758 - $116,285.18. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&amp;C&rsquo;s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.
Join Our Team as a Senior Digital Communications Specialist!
The Senior Digital Communications Specialist is responsible for shaping, executing, and optimizing our social media strategy across enterprise social media channels. This role spearheads the content creation and visual storytelling across social platforms and partners closely with corporate and product content teams to guide programmatic activities and ongoing improvement of our social channels. The Senior Digital Communications Specialist pushes for creative, fresh ideas while ensuring alignment with brand objectives, business priorities, and audience needs. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on&mdash;able to craft insight-driven recommendations, lead paid and organic social initiatives, analyze performance trends, and oversee employee and influencer programs that amplify our brand presence.
Key Responsibilities:
Social Media Strategy &amp; Channel Management
<ul><li>Develop and oversee multi-channel social media strategies that support corporate and product marketing priorities.
</li><li>Think strategically about long-term channel positioning, content mix, audience targeting, and engagement approaches and identify when strategies need refining.
</li><li>Create best practices for each platform and coach internal stakeholders on thoughtful social use.
</li><li>Ensure a cohesive and differentiated brand presence across all social media touchpoints and continued maturation of social platforms.
</li><li>Ties social strategies to the overarching digital experience for customers and audience segments.
</li></ul>Content Creation &amp; Visual Storytelling
<ul><li>Identity and pitch new, creative content ideas that push for fresh, platform-appropriate activity while maintaining brand guidelines.
</li><li>Strong ability to independently write catchy, captivating content that compels audiences to engage.
</li><li>Create basic social assets using design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express, InDesign, or similar).
</li><li>Collaborate with designers and videographers to bring larger creative concepts to life by providing clear briefs, feedback, and direction for visual and video content.
</li><li>Proactively develop and maintain editorial calendar to plan content related to company initiatives and execute in a timely manner.
</li></ul>Platform Intelligence &amp; Trends Monitoring
<ul><li>Stay informed on platform algorithm updates, best practices, new features and industry benchmarks to keep strategies current.
</li><li>Monitor emerging trends, audience behavior, and cultural trends to identify new content opportunities.
</li><li>Share insights and apply learnings to ensure content relevance and support ongoing optimization.
</li></ul>Stakeholder Consultation &amp; Collaboration
<ul><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to corporate and product content teams and coach them on social content creation.
</li><li>Provide strategic recommendations on content, messaging, formats, timing, and platform features and use.
</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams, including content strategists, graphic designers, and videographers/animators, to bring social concepts to life.
</li><li>Support internal teams with social expertise during campaigns, announcements, and product launches.
</li></ul>Paid Social Campaign Management (LinkedIn Focus)
<ul><li>Lead planning, execution, and optimization of paid LinkedIn campaigns.
</li><li>Provide guidance on targeting, objectives, content formats, and messaging.
</li><li>Recommend budget allocations and monitor pacing, spending efficiency, and campaign ROI.
</li><li>Ensure campaigns align with broader marketing goals and overarching channel strategies.
</li></ul>Performance Analytics &amp; Optimization
<ul><li>Own social media reporting, dashboards, and performance insights in close collaboration with data analysts.
</li><li>Analyze platform trends, content performance, and audience behavior to refine strategy and continually optimize channels.
</li><li>Plan and execute tests to experiment with new ideas and refine content substance, creative, and copy.
</li><li>Translate data into actionable recommendations and present findings to internal stakeholders.
</li></ul>Employee Advocacy Program Management
<ul><li>Oversee the internal employee advocacy program to amplify corporate and product content.
</li><li>Develop monthly content bundles, engagement prompts, and internal promotion tactics.
</li><li>Track program performance and identify opportunities to increase employee participation and reach.
</li></ul>Social Listening &amp; Insights
<ul><li>Manage the social listening platform to monitor conversations, brand mentions, and emerging topics.
</li><li>Synthesize insights into regular summaries for corporate and product teams.
</li><li>Identify risks, opportunities, audience sentiment, and competitive trends.
</li></ul>Community Building &amp; Engagement
<ul><li>Grow and nurture online communities by strategically following relevant individuals, partners, industry voices, and customers to expand visibility and engagement.
</li><li>Actively monitor conversations across social platforms to identify opportunities for real-time interaction and brand visibility.
</li><li>Initiate and respond to comments, messages, and discussions in a timely, brand-appropriate manner.
</li><li>Develop the strategy and framework for a new influencer/creator program.
</li><li>Identify relevant influencers/creators, vet opportunities, and manage ongoing relationships.
</li><li>Oversee content collaboration, compensation processes, and performance measurement.
</li><li>Ensure influencer/creator content aligns with brand voice, product messaging, and compliance requirements.
</li><li>Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
</li><li>Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
</li><li>Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
</li><li>Other responsibilities as assigned.
</li></ul>Influencer &amp; Creator Program Development
<ul><li>Develop the strategy and framework for a new influencer/creator program.
</li><li>Identify relevant influencers/creators, vet opportunities, and manage ongoing relationships.
</li><li>Oversee content collaboration, compensation processes, and performance measurement.
</li>Ensure influencer/creator content aligns with brand voice, product messaging, and compliance requirements. 
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</li></ul>Additional Functions:
<ul><li>Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
</li><li>Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
</li><li>Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
</li>Other responsibilities as assigned. 
<li>
</li></ul>What you&rsquo;ll need to Succeed:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field.
</li><li>5&ndash;7+ years of experience in social media, digital marketing, or related roles.
</li><li>Proven success developing and managing social strategies for B2B or corporate brands.
</li><li>Hands-on experience running paid campaigns, ideally with strong LinkedIn expertise.
</li><li>Experience with social analytics, employee advocacy tools, and social listening platforms.
</li><li>Mastery of social management platforms (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or similar).
</li><li>Experience with social listening tools (e.g., Meltwater, Brandwatch, TalkWalker) and advocacy tools (e.g., EveryoneSocial, Sprout Advocacy, Hootsuite Amplify).
</li><li>Familiarity with reporting dashboards and data visualization tools.
</li><li>Basic design skills (Canva, Adobe Express, InDesign, or equivalent).
</li><li>Strong communication, writing, and presentation abilities.
</li><li>Ability to translate data into insights and insights into recommendations.
</li><li>Comfortable consulting with senior stakeholders across multiple teams.
</li><li>Highly organized, nimble, and possessing strong project management skills.
</li><li>Detail-oriented and able to maintain high quality of work.
</li><li>Proactive, independent, and a self-starter.
</li><li>Creative thinker with an understanding of digital storytelling and platform nuance.
</li><li>Willing to grow, open to feedback, and a positive collaborator.
</li>Ability to professionally represent S&amp;C with outside vendors, organizations, and collaborators. 
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</li></ul><div></div><div>Preferred
</div>Experience working for a B2B company. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul>S&amp;C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com .
No fixed deadline
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Senior Digital Communications Specialist

LYS Group

About UsLYS Group Corporation consist of LYS African Hair Braiding and LYS School. LYS School is as hair braiding school in Chicago offering hair braiding and hair braiding teacher licensing courses, training, continuing education, and a student salon open to the public. LYS African Hair Braiding is a professional hair braiding salon.Role OverviewWe are seeking a creative, organized, and people-first Social Media and Marketing Coordinator to help grow student enrollment, workshop attendance, and salon services. This role combines hands-on marketing execution, paid advertising, website management, vendor coordination, student support, and community engagement. You&rsquo;ll also serve as a key point of contact for students and clients, helping them move smoothly from first inquiry to enrollment or booking.This is an entry-level position with clear opportunities for growth into Social Media and Marketing Specialist or Manger as you demonstrate results.What You&rsquo;ll DoMarketing &amp; Campaigns<ul><li>Plan and implement marketing strategies to grow student enrollment, workshop/event attendance, continuing education, and salon clients.</li><li>Conduct campaigns through various media channels (social, web, print, email) to promote programs and services.</li><li>Draft, edit, and schedule marketing communications for media placement in a variety of channels.</li><li>Develop and execute promotions for the salon (new and returning clients).</li><li>Manage content calendars across social, email, and website.</li><li>Write and coordinate email campaigns, social posts, blogs, and other assets.</li><li>Evaluate and analyze content marketing metrics to identify trending topics, audiences, and strategy improvements.</li><li>Assist in quality control of marketing data and materials; generate and distribute reports.</li><li>Monitor and analyze social media channels and campaigns; provide actionable solutions for enrollment growth.</li></ul>Paid Advertising<ul><li>Plan, build, and optimize Google Ads and Facebook/Instagram Ads campaigns.</li><li>Conduct keyword research, manage negative keyword lists, and refine targeting.</li><li>Create and update ad creatives (copy, images, video snippets)</li><li>Build and optimize landing pages in Wix for conversions.</li></ul>Vendor &amp; Partner Management<ul><li>Research potential vendors for advertising, printing, events, branding, and graphic design;</li><li>Reach out to vendors to request quotes, proposals, or service details.</li><li>Evaluate vendor fit based on cost, quality, and alignment with school/salon needs.</li><li>Maintain records of vendor contacts, proposals, and recommendations.</li><li>Support leadership in vendor selection and ongoing coordination.</li></ul>Events &amp; Community Engagement<ul><li>Help coordinate and promote events and webinars for LYS.</li><li>Manage event marketing calendars, communications, and follow-ups.</li><li>Capture leads during events (via Microsoft Forms or QR codes) and track through CRM.</li><li>Support community partnerships with local schools, salons, and organizations.</li></ul>Sales, Enrollment &amp; Student Support<ul><li>Monitor and facilitate the workflow of prospective students from first contact through enrollment; provide regular reports.</li><li>Create and maintain a SharePoint for students site.</li><li>Conduct outreach to prospects via email, phone, and social to qualify leads and schedule discovery calls/tours.</li><li>Respond to new inquiries; schedule tours via Microsoft Bookings.</li><li>Welcome prospective students during tours; explain programs, tuition, and next steps.</li><li>Run a follow-up sequence until enroll or opt-out.</li><li>Serve as a critical point of contact for students, answering questions and supporting retention via phone, chat, email, or text.</li><li>Maintain CRM/lead tracker records in Excel or CRM software.</li></ul>Research, Benchmarking &amp; Innovation<ul><li>Conduct competitive benchmarking of other schools, salons, and programs to identify opportunities.</li><li>Review and analyze campaign, program, service, and event effectiveness to guide marketing direction, segmentation, and targeting.</li><li>Continuously identify and suggest improvements in marketing, communication, and student support.</li><li>Flag new program or service opportunities based on student/client feedback.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned to support overall goals.</li></ul>You Are<ul><li>Organized and detail-oriented; skilled at managing multiple calendars and projects.</li><li>Strong communicator across phone, email, social, and in-person.</li><li>Familiarity with managing paid advertising</li><li>Tech-savvy</li><li>Experience in marketing, social media, email campaigns, and analytics.</li><li>Comfortable reaching out to and coordinating with external vendors.</li><li>Some exposure to CRM systems (HubSpot or similar).</li><li>Familiarity with Google Ads, Meta Ads Google Analytics, SEO/SEM</li></ul>Job Type: Part-timePay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Employee discount</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60636

Social Media and Marketing Coordinator

John Baethke and Son Plumbing

<div>Part-Time Social Media Content Creator (Contractor - 1099) 
Company: Baethke Plumbing 
Location: Chicago, IL (On-site content capture at office as needed) 
Hours: 10-20 hours per week 
Compensation: $25.00-$30.00 per hour (1099 contractor) 
Schedule: Flexible, project-based<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
About Us</h3>
Baethke Plumbing is a trusted residential service plumbing company known for reliable workmanship, strong customer relationships, and a professional, team-focused culture. We specialize in service, repair, and maintenance, and we're looking to expand our digital presence to better connect with homeowners in our community.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Position Overview</h3>
We are seeking a creative, self-directed Social Media Content Creator to support our marketing efforts on a part-time contractor basis. This role will focus on planning, creating, and managing engaging content that highlights our team, services, and customer experience.
This is a 1099 independent contractor role. No benefits are provided, and the schedule will be based on agreed deliverables and content needs.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You'll Do</h3><ul><li>
Create and publish engaging content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok</li><li>
Capture on-site photos and short-form videos of technicians, jobs, and company culture</li><li>
Write captions that align with our brand voice and local service focus</li><li>
Develop and maintain a monthly content calendar</li><li>
Schedule posts using social media management tools</li><li>
Monitor comments and messages, and flag leads or service inquiries to our team</li><li>
Track basic performance metrics and provide a simple monthly report</li><li>
Stay current on social media trends and recommend new content ideas</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What We're Looking For</h3><ul><li>
Experience managing social media for a business or brand</li><li>
Strong writing and visual storytelling skills</li><li>
Proficiency with Canva, Adobe, or similar design tools</li><li>
Basic video editing for Reels, TikTok, or Shorts</li><li>
Understanding of social media analytics and engagement strategies</li><li>
Organized, dependable, and able to meet deadlines independently</li><li>
Ability to visit the office or job sites periodically for content capture</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred (Not Required)</h3><ul><li>
Experience with home services, construction, or trades</li><li>
Experience running or assisting with paid social media ads</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Work Arrangement</h3><ul><li>
1099 independent contractor</li><li>
Flexible hours based on content plan and deadlines</li><li>
Estimated 10-20 hours per week</li><li>
A combination of on-site content capture and remote work</li></ul> 
If you enjoy creating content, telling real stories about skilled trades, and working with a local service company that values quality and professionalism, we'd like to connect.</div>

Part-Time Social Media Content Creator

Praytell

<div>Praytell is a creative communications agency built by strategic minds and spirited hearts who believe original storytelling, unexpected ideas and an instinctive recoil from anything remotely boring can shape culture and make people&hellip; well, give a sh!t. We partner with brands to create timely, integrated and headline-worthy campaigns across social, earned, digital, experiential and emerging platforms, all rooted in smart strategy, creative excellence and a deep understanding of what&rsquo;s resonating right now.
We&rsquo;ve been doing this for just over a decade and have picked up some pretty cool awards along the way, including PRWeek&rsquo;s Best Place to Work (8x and counting), Agency of the Year and even a few your mom might recognize - even if she doesn&rsquo;t fully get what you do for a living.
Our work is collaborative, fast-moving and driven by curiosity, grounded in how we show up for our clients and for one another. If you&rsquo;re looking to join an ambitious, deeply supportive team that&rsquo;s focused on doing great work with great people and doesn&rsquo;t take itself too seriously, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
Praytell is looking for our next Paid Media Strategist to support our growing team! This role will play a key part in developing, executing and optimizing paid media campaigns across platforms, partnering closely with strategy, creative and account teams to deliver smart, performance-driven work for our clients. We&rsquo;re looking for someone who is equal parts analytical and creative - a strategic thinker who can translate insights into action, manage campaigns end to end and continuously refine performance to drive measurable impact, all while staying current on platform updates and best practices to keep our work fresh and effective.
Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>
Develop paid media plans for Praytell clients that include detailed breakdowns of audience targeting, ad products, creative formats, budgets and timelines</li><li>
Work cross-functionally with the creative, account, strategy and influencer teams to develop brand and creator-led paid campaigns</li><li>
Build, manage and optimize paid media campaigns across key social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube</li><li>
Manage campaign budgets, billing reconciliation and pacing to ensure efficient spend and accurate financial tracking</li><li>
Develop A/B tests and other opportunities to continuously optimize campaign performance</li><li>
Develop campaign reports that provide clients with performance analysis, learnings and actionable insights and recommendations for future campaigns</li><li>
Own day-to-day client communication for paid media workstreams, including status updates, reporting walkthroughs and performance recommendations</li><li>
Oversee the work of paid media intern(s) and junior staff, guiding them through trainings and ensuring they develop working knowledge of key digital ad platforms and reporting, starting with social media</li><li>
Support new business efforts through paid media recommendations, budget modeling and pitch participation</li><li>
Extend Praytell&rsquo;s paid media offering to additional digital advertising channels including programmatic, search and podcasts</li><li>
Stay up to date on the latest social media platform trends, paid products and features, serving as a subject matter expert for Praytell clients and internal stakeholders</li></ul>
About You
Experience you have:<ul><li>
2-3 years of hands-on paid media buying experience with strong working knowledge of major social media ad platforms including Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, X and YouTube</li><li>
Experience supporting influencer paid campaigns including whitelisting, branded content ads and Spark ads, with an understanding of how paid and creator strategies work together</li><li>
Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously with strong attention to detail and QA rigor</li><li>
Experience managing monthly budgets across multiple platforms with strong pacing discipline and accurate budget reconciliation</li><li>
Working knowledge of campaign setup including audience creation, pixel implementation, UTM structure and basic conversion tracking</li><li>
Comfortable working cross-functionally with account, creative, strategy, influencer and project management teams to ensure paid media is integrated into broader campaign plans</li><li>
Confident in client-facing settings, including written reporting and live presentations, with clear and professional communication skills</li><li>
Strong analytical skills with the ability to pull insights from platform dashboards, GA4 and reporting tools and translate data into actionable recommendations</li><li>
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets including formulas and pivot tables, using data to inform optimizations and improve workflows</li><li>
Naturally curious and proactive about staying up to date on platform updates, new ad products and emerging trends in the paid and social landscape</li></ul>
Equally important, you are:<ul><li>
Ambitious and entrepreneurial</li><li>
Flexible and adaptable</li><li>
Meticulous and well-organized</li><li>
A creative problem solver</li><li>
Inquisitive and eager to learn</li><li>
Collaborative and team-oriented</li><li>
Honest and ethical in all work</li><li>
Committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace</li></ul>
Benefits
We offer a growing list of benefits and perks, including:<ul><li>
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 (This range reflects the minimum and maximum compensation. We typically offer salaries within the 25th to 75th percentiles and cannot exceed the listed maximum. Final offers depend on experience, skills and qualifications.)</li><li>
Comprehensive health care (Medical, Dental, Vision)</li><li>
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with annual shares of Project Worldwide, our parent company</li><li>
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with an annual employer contribution based on company performance</li><li>
Flexible Time Off (FTO), company holidays and mental health days</li><li>
Flexible work locations within the US - remote is a-ok! We also have physical hubs and offices in LA, SF, Austin, Chicago, Minneapolis and New York</li><li>
Flex Fridays, designed to keep Fridays meeting-free for focused work and to give you space to support your personal wellbeing while delivering great client service</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, family, career, legal and financial support</li><li>
Paid parental leave and fertility support</li><li>
Training and team-building programs</li><li>
Camp Praytell, our company offsite (eligibility based on start date)</li><li>
Employee Resource Groups (BEACON, Compa&ntilde;eros, elevAsian, Herizon and Prism)</li><li>
And more!</li></ul>
Interview Process
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, while we&rsquo;re incredibly grateful for your interest, we&rsquo;re not able to respond to each one individually. We&rsquo;ll be in touch with candidates we&rsquo;re moving forward with. We know how hard it can be to wait and wonder, especially in today&rsquo;s job market, so if you don&rsquo;t hear from us within 5 business days, it means we&rsquo;ve moved forward with other candidates for this role. We truly appreciate the time and care you put into applying and will keep your application on file for future opportunities.
Our interview process typically takes 4-6 weeks, and here&rsquo;s what you can expect along the way:<ul><li>
Submit Application</li><li>
Phone Screen w/ Head of Talent (30 Mins)</li><li>
Team Interview (30 Mins - 1 Hour)</li><li>
Leadership Interview (30 Mins)</li><li>
TBD: Short, Client-Agnostic Take-Home Test (Paid via Electronic Gift Card)</li><li>
Offer (Target Start Date: March 2026)</li></ul>
Who We Are
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all people and do not discriminate - period. All qualified applicants will receive consideration in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on any protected class and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace in every location where we operate.</div>

Paid Media Strategist

Creative Circle

<div>
 
 Our agency client is searching for a Social Media Manager to join their team for a 3 month assignment.
 
 This role is Hybrid in Chicago, IL and up to 40hrs/week.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;
 
 
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 Planning weekly and monthly social content calendars based on launches, promotions, and relevant evergreen content&nbsp;
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 Community management for a Golf focused account&nbsp;
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 Assessing social content to ensure it's on strategy and ties to platform goals and best practices&nbsp;
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 Maintaining best practices across platforms, including analysis and implementing actions on content performance insights and reacting to platform updates and trends&nbsp;
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 Understanding and actively using Instagram,TikTok, Threads, Facebook and X&nbsp;
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 Turning social performance data into digestible results for client teams&nbsp;
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 Passion for sports (knowledge of golf a plus)&nbsp;
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 Knowledge of Sprout Social and experience with community management&nbsp;
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 Self-starter and a figure-it-out mentality&nbsp;
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 Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills&nbsp;
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 Curiosity, ability to uncover emerging social, tech &amp; cultural trends&nbsp;
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 A team player who works well with account &amp; creative and can own projects&nbsp;
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 Creative writing, editing, and proofreading skills - high attention to detail&nbsp;
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 Takes feedback to execute changes and make improvements&nbsp;
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 Communicative, trustworthy, and able to meet and manage multiple deadlines
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 In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.
 
 
 
 Email Your Resume In Word To
 
 
 jpalmer@creativecircle.com
 
 Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply.
 
 Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : JP24-1977118 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.
 
 Jessica Palmer - Recruitment Strategist
 
 
 For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.
 
 
 This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 02/06/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
 
 
 
 Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 
 
 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.&nbsp;Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.&nbsp; Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.
 
 
 Copyright 1999 - 2026. CreativeCircle , Inc. All rights reserved.
 
 
 
</div>

Social Media Manager

Openlands

<div>Description: 
The Communications Specialist is a key member of the External Affairs function at Openlands, responsible for executing day-to-day communications activities across digital platforms and supporting donor and corporate engagement initiatives. This role focuses on social media management, website updates, email marketing, and storytelling that amplifies Openlands&rsquo; mission and strategic priorities.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Communications, the Communications Specialist works closely with the Public Relations Specialist, Development, and Programmatic Teams to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality content delivery. This is a full-time, non-exempt, hybrid position requiring occasional evening and weekend work for events.
Essential Job Functions:
Social Media Management and Content Creation<ul><li>
Create original content in multiple formats, including images, short and long videos, social graphics, infographics, and branded materials, ensuring accessibility and cultural relevance for bilingual audiences.</li><li>
Manage Openlands&rsquo; social media calendar and ensure posts reflect the organization&rsquo;s brand, voice, and strategic priorities.</li><li>
Plan, execute and optimize paid social media campaigns, managing budget, targeting and performance to support Openlands&rsquo; priorities.
</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to strategize content and respond to timely opportunities to share with external audiences.
</li><li>Work closely with Program, Development, and Communications staff to gather stories, updates, and visuals.</li><li>
Monitor platforms for engagement, trends, and brand sentiment; respond to comments and direct messages.</li><li>
Support influencer and partner relationships through collaborative posts and cross-tagging.</li><li>
Produce monthly performance reports and recommend improvements to increase reach and engagement.</li></ul>
Website Content Updates<ul><li>
Maintain Openlands&rsquo; website, updating pages and posting new content to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and SEO compliance.</li><li>
Partner with Program staff to keep Program pages updated and relevant to seasonal needs.</li><li>
Track and report on website analytics to inform user experience improvements.</li><li>
Coordinate with external web vendors to address technical issues and performance needs.</li></ul>
E-Mail Marketing<ul><li>
Build and distribute email campaigns, including monthly newsletters, Program updates, action alerts, and event invitations.</li><li>
Partner with the Development staff to support online fundraising campaigns (e.g., Spring Giving, Year-End Giving).</li><li>
Implement tracking codes to measure campaign performance and create monthly reports on email engagement and impact.</li><li>
Maintain email list hygiene and ensure accurate integration with the CRM system.</li></ul>
Internal Communications<ul><li>
Assist with onboarding processes for new staff and board members, including email signatures, website updates, and internal communications access.</li><li>
Update and maintain brand resources and communications templates.</li><li>
Support scheduling and logistics for internal communications trainings.</li></ul>
Collaboration, Analytics &amp; Reporting<ul><li>
Elaborate monthly reports on social media, website, and email performance.</li><li>
Track key metrics to inform strategy and demonstrate ROI for communications efforts.</li><li>
Analyze social media and media outreach metrics, providing insights to improve performance and storytelling.</li><li>
Collaborate on campaigns and strategy to ensure Openlands is reaching and engaging bilingual audiences effectively.</li></ul>
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul><li>
Strong commitment to Openlands&rsquo; mission, values, and equity-centered approach.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field.</li><li>
3-5 years of experience in social media, communications, marketing, or fundraising.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Proficiency in social media platforms and management tools (e.g., Hootsuite).</li><li>
Experience with Capcut, WordPress, Canva, Constant Contact, and other content creation tools.
</li><li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license and reliable transportation for travel to program sites and events.</li><li>
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.</li></ul>
Preferred:<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree or additional certifications in communications or digital marketing.</li><li>
Salesforce CRM experience.</li><li>
Spanish language proficiency (written and oral).</li><li>
Knowledge of conservation, environmental justice, or nonprofit sectors.</li></ul>
COVER LETTER AND RESUME REQUIRED</div>

Communications Specialist

Midwest Refuah Health Center

Job Title: Marketing Specialist Location: 6374 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Director of Marketing / Marketing Committee Salary: $60,000&ndash;$70,000 (DOE)Midwest Refuah Health Center (MRHC), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike, is seeking a hands-on, execution-driven Marketing Specialist to own and manage key marketing channels, with a strong focus on social media, advertising, and community visibility.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating content, managing campaigns, and seeing measurable results. You will collaborate closely with the Marketing Committee on strategy while independently managing day-to-day execution across social media, advertising, PR, and events.The Marketing Specialist will be primarily responsible for:&middot; Producing and submitting ads (digital, print, and community platforms)&middot; Social media marketing and management (content creation + engagement + performance tracking)&middot; Public relations and events (outreach, community partnerships, and visibility initiatives)Key Responsibilities:Social Media Marketing &amp; Management (Primary Focus)&middot; Own and manage MRHC&rsquo;s social media presence, including content creation, posting schedules, engagement, and community management.&middot; Develop and execute campaigns promoting MRHC services, providers, programs, and events.&middot; Track, analyze, and report social media performance metrics (reach, engagement, clicks), and provide recommendations for improvement.&middot; Maintain a consistent brand voice and visual identity across platforms.Advertising &amp; Promotions&middot; Own the production, coordination, and submission of marketing advertisements across digital, print, and community platforms.&middot; Manage ad timelines, approvals, placements, and vendor coordination.&middot; Ensure all advertisements are accurate, brand-aligned, and compliant with HIPAA, HRSA, and organizational policies.Public Relations &amp; Events&middot; Manage public relations outreach to local media, community partners, and external organizations.&middot; Facilitate submission and placement of provider-authored articles in local publications, newsletters, and online outlets.&middot; Plan and support community outreach initiatives, events, and health fairs, including promotion, coordination, and follow-up (with scalability over time).Website &amp; Content Management&middot; Maintain and update website content, including blog posts, campaign highlights, PR features, and event recaps.&middot; Ensure consistency, accuracy, and brand alignment across all public-facing materials.Analytics, Compliance &amp; Administration&middot; Track and report marketing performance metrics, including ad clicks, impressions, engagement, referrals, and new patient volume attributable to marketing efforts.&middot; Coordinate timelines and deliverables with internal departments and external vendors.&middot; Ensure all marketing activities comply with HIPAA, HRSA, and organizational policies.&middot; Maintain organized records of marketing campaigns, materials, and performance data.&middot; Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Public Relations, or a related field required.&middot; 1&ndash;4 years of experience in marketing, communications, or related roles.&middot; Experience with ad design and content creation for digital and print platforms (Adobe, Canva, or similar tools).&middot; Familiarity with website content management systems and blog updates.&middot; Working knowledge of marketing analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights, ad platform metrics).&middot; Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.&middot; Strong written and verbal communication skills.&middot; Ability to work collaboratively with committees, clinical staff, and external partners.&middot; Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or community-based organizations preferred.&middot; Bilingual skills a plus.Benefits&middot; Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance&middot; Paid time off, floating holidays, and recognized holidays&middot; 401(k) retirement plan&middot; Life and Disability Insurance&middot; FSA and HSA&middot; Tuition Reimbursement Program&middot; Professional development opportunitiesMidwest Refuah Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy or related conditions, or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Marketing Specialist

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