https://careermatch.nptimes.com Latest NonProfit Times CareerMatch Jobs Sun, 17 May 2026 11:12:38 Z https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22251192/program-manager-membership-growth https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22251192/program-manager-membership-growth Evanston, General Summary: The Program Manager, Membership Growth, is responsible for helping develop and implement marketing strategies through email, web content, video, collateral materials, social media, and general branding that increase AMTA membership and assigned non-dues revenue.  In this capacity, the Program Manager will assist marketing and sales staff to foster membership development. This position will work with appropriate departments within the organization to implement business and marketing plans.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Member Acquisition: Manages assigned broadcast email, direct mail, print, advertisement—online and print—social media and web marketing campaigns from concept to delivery; Manage product marketing efforts that directly support Student and School Membership categories; Take the lead on communications and outreach to prospective members through broadcast email and other web marketing campaigns from concept to delivery; Assist the Strategist, Digital Marketing and Growth with paid media initiatives aimed at membership growth; Partner with Sales in growing and engaging current and future school members by providing content that’s aligned with their needs and interests; Partner with Marketing and Sales in growing and engaging student, graduate, and professional prospective members by providing them with content that’s aligned with their needs and interests; Website Content Creation: Assist with content authoring and editing; Take the lead on video initiatives that support member growth and retention; Plan, execute, and deliver video assets; Assist with marketing digital communications as needed; Produce long and short-form evergreen, campaign-specific content for the web while adhering to SEO best practices; Organic Social Media: Plan, create, schedule, and publish social media content across platforms in alignment with campaign goals, brand voice, and audience needs; Monitor social media channels for engagement, comments, and direct messages; respond in a timely, professional manner or escalate as appropriate; Track and analyze social media performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to optimize content and campaigns; Collaborate with internal teams to develop social content that supports membership growth initiatives and key organizational priorities; Stay current on social media trends, platform updates, and best practices to continuously improve performance and engagement; Reports and Analytics: Creating/Updating reports to better analyze the success of our marketing efforts and campaign effectiveness; General Marketing Responsibilities: Collaborate with departments across the association to maintain a consistent brand voice and message; Manages relationships with designers, copywriters, printers and other vendors. Must be able to negotiate pricing and timing to ensure promotions remain on schedule and within budget; Performs other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience executing promotional campaigns via web, social media, digital advertising, broadcast email and print; Excellent overall communicator, including written, oral, and interpersonal; ability to write clear and compelling copy a must; Demonstrated videography and video editing capabilities and experience with producing visual storytelling; Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud Applications most applicable to video editing: Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop, Media Encoder; Experience managing vendor relationships, collaborating with designers and copywriters, and handling inventory, fulfillment and service issues in a product marketing environment; Strong project management skills including attention to detail and follow-through, as well as ability to manage several projects at once; Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in his/her work style to better respond to multiple requests/tasks, shifting priorities and informational needs as the business continues to grow; Experience creating content via multiple mediums (examples: blog posts, video design, infographic design, etc.); Familiarity with managing social media platforms, including scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to comments or messages; Basic understanding of social media metrics and ability to review performance to help inform content and campaign improvements; Must be a team-oriented person who can share information, goals, opportunities, and successes with the appropriate parties; Must be able to communicate and collaborate with staff at all levels and in all departments in the organization as well as external vendors, partners, and suppliers; Must be able to take initiative and work independently; Candidate will be able to analyze program results and make recommendations based in data; In addition, successful candidates at this level in the organization must exhibit the following skills and behaviors: Ability to analyze situations, exhibit good judgment and make sound, ethical decisions; Acceptance of responsibility; Ability to collaborate, cooperate and be flexible; Ability to direct/develop employees; Ability to plan and manage both operations and costs; Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written form; Service/management of AMTA customers including volunteers, members, and vendor.   Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field with at least 1-2 years experience, preferably in a membership marketing, consumer marketing, product management or product development environment; Experience with a membership organization preferred; Computer literacy, specifically with MS Office and Google Workspace. Familiarity with interactive online media, including web-driven, broadcast e-mail and social media. Experience with video production – basic lighting, shooting, and editing (specifically Adobe Premiere) Background in updating web content and working within a Content Management System (CMS). Experience building emails using an Email Service Platform (ESP). Comment: This position may require some evening and weekend work. Must have the ability to travel. Mon, 04 May 2026 22:40:04 -0400 https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22279920/manager-membership-recruitment https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22279920/manager-membership-recruitment Chicagoland area, Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 If hired, you must reside in the Chicagoland area. Manager, Membership Recruitment Reports To:?Vice President, Membership? Position Summary The?Manager, Membership Recruitment?is responsible for leading strategies and hands-on execution to grow membership by driving acquisition and conversion across individual and group membership channels. This role owns the membership pipeline from prospect to new member, including acquisition campaigns, conversion optimization, and group membership development. The Manager defines the acquisition roadmap, establishes funnel performance targets, and executes against them.?  This role partners closely with the Manager, Membership Engagement and Retention to ensure seamless onboarding and coordinated lifecycle handoffs, and leads reacquisition strategies for long-lapsed members.?  Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience? Minimum of 5 years of experience in membership growth, business development, or acquisition marketing? Experience developing and executing acquisition campaigns and growth strategies? Experience managing group membership or business development initiatives preferred? Experience supporting global or international membership audiences preferred?  Core Competencies Membership recruitment and growth strategy? Pipeline and funnel management? Campaign development and execution? Data analysis and performance measurement? Business development and relationship management? Communication and persuasion skills? Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement? Technical Skill Proficiency with CRM/AMS systems and database management? Experience with email marketing and automation platforms? Strong working knowledge of digital marketing tools, including paid media and retargeting? Experience with performance metrics such as conversion rates and cost per acquisition? Experience managing vendors, campaigns, and budgets preferred? Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Office Suite, and tools such as Canva preferred?  Why SCCM? Flexible Work Options: With our generous remote work policy, much of your work will be from home. We value work-life balance, but you’ll need to be able to come into the office when required by your supervisor. Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays each year, plus a summer hours program for that perfect work-life balance. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage to keep you and your family protected. Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to bond with your new addition to the family. Matching 401(K): We invest in your future with a 401(K) matching program to help you save for retirement. Educational Assistance: Continue learning and growing with educational assistance—we’re invested in your personal and professional development. SCCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer Fri, 15 May 2026 16:47:11 -0400 https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22270553/director-marketing-and-membership https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22270553/director-marketing-and-membership Chicago, The Association Forum has a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative expert to shape and lead our Marketing and Membership efforts! The newly defined Director, Marketing and Membership is the strategic owner of narrative, segmentation, calendars, standards, and governance. This role exists to do three things extremely well:   Tell a clear, compelling story of how Association Forum’s resources and tools empower individuals to fuel associations and lead into the future.   Build and maintain a marketing + member engagement ecosystem that blends operating systems and engagement data into repeatable, revenue-supporting campaigns and initiatives.   Protect brand trust through strong corporate communications and a durable publications system (BOLD Times and related resources), executed with a small team and a volunteer editorial workforce.   This position will develop and drive one narrative with many touchpoints; focus on membership growth and retention; develop and engage through an ecosystem of communication tools and touchpoints that speak to multiple audiences and their needs; innovate marketing resources and tools that drive members and the broader association community to action; and ensure communications are clean, concise, and reach the market quickly.     Success of the Director, Marketing & Membership will be measured in the following areas:     Story Architecture – Narrative + Brand Trust -  Own and evolve the AF Brand narrative into a usable message map by audience segment (CEO, leaders, emerging, specialists, and supporting members/partners).   Translate strategy into campaign-ready messaging: headlines, value propositions, proof points, and calls-to-action that are recognizable and repeatable.   Maintain and enforce brand voice and visual standards across channels.     Corporate Communications – Press Releases + Official Messaging -  Own Association Forum’s corporate communications posture and execution standards (press releases, official announcements, and priority organizational messages).   Coordinate approvals and inputs with the CEO and relevant leaders; ensure messaging accuracy and brand alignment.   Maintain a reusable press release workflow and template set to reduce cycle time and rework.   Membership and Partnership Engagement .   Publications System – Build for Engagement -  Own the publication operating model and standards for BOLD Times (structure, voice, segmentation rhythm, and conversion CTAs).   Lead and enable the Publications Working Group as an Editorial Council: topic scouting, voice sourcing, and quarterly editorial planning (not production).   Maintain editorial integrity for recurring series (e.g., FIRE Signals) and ensure sponsor-related placements protect member trust.     Digital Brand & Social Media Strategy -  Own digital brand presence across web/email/social/digital publications and keep voice/visual identity consistent.   Set a 12?month social strategy aligned to the FY27 campaign calendar and publication rhythm (BOLD Times).    Maintain reusable templates to reduce rework (aligned to Template Library + backbone logic).    Direct paid/targeted digital activation via external support where used (your outsourcing strategy explicitly includes paid ads + targeting + reporting).     Engagement Ecosystem – Newsletter + Annual Report + Resource Hub -  Design a system that turns major organizational resources (e.g., Annual Report) into repeatable engagement assets that feed the newsletter and member actions.   Set standards for how resources are packaged, surfaced, and measured across email, web, and community touchpoints.   Use engagement insights to refine what content/resources are emphasized and how audiences are prompted to act.     Marketing Operating System + Data Discipline -  Own the campaign calendar + backbone calendar; enforce lane designations and the two-campaign cap. Maintain the Template Library and “Gold Standard” assets (email + social + landing page scaffolds) to reduce rework and accelerate throughput. Blend operating systems and engagement data into a single operating view (workflow tracking, email performance, CRM/AMS insights, community signals, web analytics) to drive decisions. Establish QA checklists and reporting logic (tagging, naming conventions, testing discipline) so results are reliable.     Membership Growth Strategy – Lifecycle + Segmentation -  Own membership acquisition and retention strategy (with segmented journeys for priority audiences).   Lead and enable the Membership Engagement Committee and set direction and strategy for membership engagement tools (MyForum communities, SIGs, meet-ups like Forum After Dark and membership house calls)    Partner with frontline support and the Manager to close feedback loops and improve onboarding/renewal experiences.   Use data to identify conversion drop-offs and optimize journeys.     Revenue Marketing Support – Commercial Fundraising / Partner Assets -  Create messaging frameworks and proof assets that support partner/advertising products (in coordination with VP, Business Operations and sales resources).   Protect editorial integrity and audience fit while enabling revenue through clear packaging and measurable value.   Coordinate marketing support for priority revenue platforms and de-emphasize low-return work.     Grassroots Engagement -  Support the work of the Public Policy Advisory Committee (PPAC).     Leadership & Delegation -  Lead and develop the Manager, Marketing & Membership and Frontline Customer Service Coordinator; set definitions of done and handoffs; delegate execution fully.   Ensure SIG management and Membership Engagement Committee operations are executed through standardized processes owned by the Manager (with specialist coordination support).   Direct vendors through briefs and standards; hold them accountable to deliverables; prevent internal shadow work.   For consideration, candidates must possess the following: 7–10+ years leading marketing/communications and engagement strategy (association or mission-driven org preferred).   Demonstrated ability to build repeatable marketing operating systems (calendars, templates, workflows, QA, analytics).   Strong executive-level writing and storytelling; can translate complex value into clear, compelling language.   Data fluency: comfortable working across email platform, CRM/AMS, web analytics, and community insights; uses data to drive decisions.   Experience working with volunteers as a structured contributor base (e.g., editorial council, committee leadership). Demonstrated ability to incorporate AI tools into daily workflows to improve throughput and quality control.   The salary range for this position is  $130,000 to $140,000  annually.   Association Forum offers a hybrid work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We realize the key to creating a company with a world class culture and employee experience comes from who we hire, as well as creating and maintaining a workplace that celebrates everyone.   We proudly consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category.   Tue, 12 May 2026 10:34:54 -0400 https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22262374/communications-specialist https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22262374/communications-specialist Champaign, Illinois, Are you passionate about digital marketing and communications? Ready for a fun and exciting opportunity to create engaging digital content for a growing and diverse community? Join the City of Champaign City Manager’s Office as our next Communications Specialist and help bring important stories to life through creative and impactful storytelling. In this role you will design and produce graphic designs, photos, and engaging visual assets that keep the public informed on timely topics. If you are creative and love finding fresh ways to connect with people, we’d love to hear from you! Responsibilities of the Position The Communications Specialist creates engaging digital content to promote City programs, services, and initiatives through branded graphics, photography, video, and marketing materials. This role also serves as a communications and design resource to all City departments by providing guidance and assistance for effective digital storytelling, branding, and campaign execution. The Communications Specialist is expected to exercise independent judgment within established guidelines and apply creative and technical methods to effectively communicate complex or evolving information to a wide variety of audiences. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Communications Manager. This position requires being generally responsive and available to perform occasional work outside regularly scheduled hours to attend meetings or events and to assist with public communications during emergencies. The annual starting salary range is $76,312 - $86,874, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications, including a cover letter and resume, must be submitted online to Champaignil.gov/jobs no later than Monday, May 25, 2026.  The City’s mission is to provide responsive, caring, and cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work: Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, digital media, advertising, or a related field. Experience in communications, digital marketing, public relations, and/or multimedia content development. Experience in graphic design Experience in photography, and/or video production. An equivalent combination of work experience and training that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. Possess a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Preferred Qualifications Public communication experience working for a government, nonprofit, or public sector agency. Professional work experience in graphic design, photography, and/or video production. Experience with content management systems (such as WordPress or similar web platforms); graphic design tools (such as Adobe Creative Suite or comparable design software); photo editing programs; video editing software (such as Premiere or similar tools); social media management platforms (such as Hootsuite); and email marketing systems. Fri, 08 May 2026 16:08:27 -0400 https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22227756/manager-graphic-design https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22227756/manager-graphic-design Chicago, Illinois, Position Overview: The Manager, Graphic Design leads the development, execution, and governance of the Chicago Dental Society’s visual identity across all marketing, publication, digital, event, and revenue-generating initiatives. This role ensures brand consistency, creative excellence, and production precision while managing creative workflow, vendor coordination, and large-scale event design execution. The Manager partners cross-functionally to support marketing campaigns, sponsorship visibility, and the Midwinter Meeting experience at scale. This position serves as both a hands-on designer and a creative operations leader. Key Responsibilities: Brand Governance & Visual Leadership Serve as primary steward of CDS visual identity and brand standards. Maintain and evolve brand guidelines. Ensure visual consistency across marketing, digital, publications, and environmental design. Review and approve all creative output before release. Campaign & Growth Support Collaborate with Marketing to develop cohesive campaign creative tied to social, communications, registration, membership growth, and engagement. Partner with Business Development to execute sponsor-branded assets and revenue-generating materials. Develop scalable design systems and templates to support ongoing marketing initiatives. Publications Leadership Lead layout and production design for the CDS Review and related publications. Oversee advertising integration and sponsored content design. Ensure print-ready and digital-ready production quality. Manage editorial production timelines in partnership with Marketing leadership. Midwinter Meeting & Environmental Design In partnership with Marketing and Meetings & Events, direct creative design for Exhibit Hall signage, wayfinding, experiential activations, lounges, sponsorship signage, and branded environments. Coordinate closely with general service contractors and print vendors. Oversee large-format production specs and proof approvals. Ensure event creative elevates attendee and exhibitor experience. Creative Operations & Workflow Management Manage creative intake process and prioritize competing deadlines. Establish efficient systems for asset management and file organization. Maintain organized template libraries and brand assets. Improve workflow processes to handle growing design volume. Vendor & Production Management Coordinate with printers, signage vendors, and production partners. Ensure technical file accuracy and production standards. Manage external freelance designers or contractors as needed. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, events, membership, business development, and leadership teams to align creative strategy with organizational priorities. Serve as a key point of contact for graphic design needs. Organizational Responsibilities Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the marketing team. Leads in a manner that is consistent with the association’s culture statement and emphasizes themission, vision, and values of the organizatio Displays a high level of accountability, taking responsibility for individual actions and the impact on theorganizati Views oneself as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership. Performs additional related duties as required or assigned. Physical Demands /Environment Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an exchange of information; collect, compile, and prepare work documents; set-up and maintain work files. Use of the computer, with repetitive motion, is approximately 90 %. Majority of work is performed in a general office environment. Occasional local travel may be required. What makes the CDS the place for you? A meaningful mission. A positive work culture. Belong to a collaborative team. Great employee benefits.  Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits. We also offer a generous 401(k) match, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and other benefits. Hybrid work schedule.  Employees are based in our Chicago office and are allowed to work remotely 2 days per week. Required Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field. 5–8 years of professional design experience. Design portfolio available upon request. Demonstrated experience managing brand systems and high-volume creative production. Strong background in print production, large-format event signage, and publication layout. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). Ability to work effectively in collaboration with various internal teams and work independently. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Products Ability to interface with staff, BODs, and external relationships in a professional manner. Experience working in association, event, or publication environments preferred. Success Indicators This role is successful when: Brand consistency is visible across all platforms. Midwinter creative execution feels elevated and seamless. Sponsorship assets are delivered on time and at high quality. Publication design is polished and efficient. Marketing campaign creative scales without chaos. Creative workflow reduces bottlenecks instead of creating them. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:25:39 -0400 https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/21984336/assistant-director-of-marketing-and-communications-hybrid-role https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/21984336/assistant-director-of-marketing-and-communications-hybrid-role Schaumburg, The American Foundry Society ( AFS ), the leading association serving the $52.3 billion metalcasting industry, is seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications. This role is ideal for a communications professional with 7–10 years of proven success developing and executing integrated marketing and communications campaigns. The successful candidate will have experience managing complex websites , implementing and analyzing social media strategies , coordinating marketing calendars , setting up/kicking off webinars , and meticulously proofreading and fact-checking content to ensure accuracy and consistency. The Assistant Director will thrive in a fast-paced, member-focused environment where clear, timely, and accurate communication is essential. A college degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Digital Media, Corporate Communications, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.   Key Accountabilities: Proactively plan and coordinate AFS-wide actions needed to ensure that AFS and Institute conferences, trade shows, programs, messages, and courses are promoted effectively on time, according to the Comprehensive Marketing Calendar via multiple media channels. Exercise primary responsibility for ensuring that AFS websites – afsinc.org, moderncasting.com, and castingsource.com – are current, accurate, and optimally communicating AFS messaging at all times. Track and monitor all digital efforts, including email, web traffic and usage, social media growth, etc. Glean insights from data to suggest plan changes if needed. Exercise primary responsibility for advancing AFS messaging through social media. Serve as Marketing Division liaison to the AFS Institute and manage communications efforts on behalf of the Institute. Advise the Institute on the best ways to segment audiences and achieve the Institute's communications goals. Plan, prepare, and distribute promotional e-mails for all of AFS, pulling lists from the database, consulting with IT as needed, formatting HTML if needed, etc. Create email blasts on behalf of advertising clients as needed. Schedule and coordinate the AFS webinar calendar, and host multiple 30-60-minute webinars each month. Post items to the website and monitor it regularly to identify documents that are obsolete or need updating. Assist in survey development, collection, and analysis of results as needed. Committee liaison duties may be assigned. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced communications environment. Ability to learn internal AFS programs required. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills or Experience: A bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, corporate communications, digital media, and business administration, or another relevant field is preferred. 7-10 years of experience in a fast-paced digital marketing, communications, or marketing setting. Association experience preferred but not required. Excellent writing, promotional copywriting, speaking, listening, and project-organization skills. Must be fluent in English, written and spoken. Proficiency with MS Office and social media is mandatory. Working Knowledge of Adobe Suite is desired. Experience with CRM and e-blast tools. Familiarity with HTML Familiarity with Google Analytics reporting Excellent project-management skills. Familiarity with manufacturing and business-government relations is a plus. Occasional Travel & Tradeshow work required. Must have a valid driver's license. 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