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Mktg. Communications Specialist - Oakbrook, IL

Last post 08-12-2008 12:12 PM by Christi Mladic. 0 replies.
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  • 08-12-2008 12:12 PM

    Mktg. Communications Specialist - Oakbrook, IL

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    Opportunity International is nonprofit microfinance company that seeks to provide opportunities for people in chronic poverty to transform their lives.  We are currently seeking a Marketing Communications Specialist for our headquarters location in Oakbrook, IL. The primary function of the Marketing Communications Specialist is to support the Marketing department's web and internet communication, public relations and strategic fundraising online efforts that promote Opportunity's mission to cultivate current and potential donors, as well as expand Opportunity's brand to the online mass audience.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  
    • Manage website content and make updates 
    • Support development and execution of website strategy
    • Produce bi-monthly eNewsletter: create/manage content, program layout, distribute and analyze results
    • Create and maintain social networking profiles (YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, Flickr, Photobucket, Change.org)
    • Develop and manage private websites for specific constituency groups (BOG, WON and YAO)
    • Help update intranet
    • Manage online video library including small editing jobs
    • Help maintain and develop brand identity across the web
    • Support conception, development, and analysis of specific appeals (i.e. Mother's Day, Emergency Relief campaigns)
    • Help manage digital photo library
    • Help develop Communications Plan
    • Support Public Relations initiatives (Press releases, specific initiative pages)
    • Provide Marketing Communications with project support
    • Principle web contact for Young Ambassadors for Opportunity and Women's Opportunity Network
    • Assist in the development and expansion of the OptINnow.org mass market donor initiative
     REQUIREMENTS:
    • Bachelor degree, preferably in marketing or journalism; marketing internship a plus
    • 3 - 5 years of Web marketing or Web site work experience; Search Engine Optimization experience a plus
    • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
    • Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; PowerPoint; e-mail applications; Adobe Photoshop (digital imaging), Illustrator; Quark; Desirable skills: Adobe Illustrator (design), Adobe Premiere (video editing), HTML and CSS (code)
    • Excellent proofreading and grammar skills
    • Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, written and oral
    • Self-initiating, problem solver; ability to work independently
    • Flexibility in effectively redirecting attention and prioritizing tasks
    • Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
    • Interest in serving the poor, learning about microenterprise development and meeting the needs of impoverished men and women
    Location: Oak Brook , IL
    Minimum Experience (yrs): 3-5
    Required Education: Bachelor

    For consideration, please fax or email your resume to:
    M. Johnson
    email:     mjohnson@opportunity.org
    fax: 630-645-1458     

     
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