JOB DESCRIPTION: Marketing & Communications Coordinator Contractor Role​

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Position Description:

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.

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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.

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