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Summary of Position
Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, this position will be responsible for researching, developing, and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations. The Communications Director will also be tasked with various marketing and communications responsibilities, including managing internal and external communications, maintaining web and social media presence, and creating various marketing materials. The Communications Director will skillfully communicate mission and initiatives to potential funders and other audiences as needed.
Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Paid holidays, vacation accrual, and optional participation in health, vision, dental, 401k, and other benefits.
Essential Functions
Qualifications
Please contact info@csfil.org for inquiries or apply directly to the position here.
Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, this position will be responsible for researching, developing, and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations. The Communications Director will also be tasked with various marketing and communications responsibilities, including managing internal and external communications, maintaining web and social media presence, and creating various marketing materials. The Communications Director will skillfully communicate mission and initiatives to potential funders and other audiences as needed.
Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Paid holidays, vacation accrual, and optional participation in health, vision, dental, 401k, and other benefits.
Essential Functions
- Develop and write grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations
- Assemble and submit grant requests, including letters, proposals, and budgets
- Conduct prospect research
- Prioritize projects to meet deadlines and manage supplemental material necessary for written material
- Update and maintain CSF and CTF ILLINOIS website
- Create a variety of written material for PR and marketing purposes
- Help develop a marketing plan for CSF and member agencies
- Write articles for Foundation Focus Newsletter and Annual Report
- Oversee social media for CSF and CTF ILLINOIS, adhering to established guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- BA Required in Professional Writing, English, Journalism, or related field
- Excellent written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and analytic thinking
- Able to work within a mission-driven environment to develop professional and respectful relationships with people both internal and external to Community Services Foundation
- Able to meet deadlines and manage projects with minimal supervision
- Experience using MS Office and other applications
- Experience with website platforms, email marketing campaigns, and other marketing tools
- Some graphic design experience preferred
Please contact info@csfil.org for inquiries or apply directly to the position here.
