Executive Director of Marketing & Communications

Confidential

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Brand Strategy, Budgeting, Community and Social Services, Content Management, Customer Support/Service, Ecosystems, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Nonprofit, Online Marketing, People Management, Social Media Marketing, Storytelling, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
1 day ago

Executive Director of Marketing & Communications

About the Company

Locally-recognized organization providing support services to community college students

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Non Profit

Founded
2006

Employees
51-200

Categories

  • Education

Specialties

  • postsecondary education
  • non-profit organization
  • and community college

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Marketing & Communications to lead its brand strategy, storytelling, and communication efforts. This pivotal role is focused on driving awareness, engagement, and support for the organization's mission, particularly during a time of growth and national expansion. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping how the company communicates its impact, both locally and nationally, and must have a deep understanding of the education ecosystem, with a proven track record of building national brands. The role requires a strategic thinker who is also a builder, with a relentless commitment to centering the stories and voices of the community college students the organization serves. The Executive Director will lead a team, manage the marketing and communications budget, and ensure that all activities are in line with the company's values of equity, excellence, and community.Applicants for the Executive Director position at the company should be passionate about the mission to advance economic mobility and motivated to address systemic inequities. The role demands a leader with at least 10 years of marketing and communications experience, including a minimum of 5 years in leadership, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional storyteller, a strong people manager, and a strategic thinker with a collaborative leadership style. They must be adept at digital marketing, social media strategy, and content management, and have a proven ability to influence and build coalitions both internally and externally. The role also requires a commitment to equity, inclusion, and working with diverse communities, as well as the ability to navigate partnerships with public systems or institutions.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Advancement Officer

Functions

  • Marketing
  • Non-Profit Management

About the Company

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Confidential

American Equity Mortgage, Inc., is one of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders with a proven history of success. For 20 years we have held integrity, leadership, strength and stability making us highly respected in the industry, as well as throughout the communities we serve. We are committed to our customers by specializing in helping people save money through mortgage refinancing, debt consolidation, and home purchase loans. Our employees are continually growing with our ongoing, coaching culture, training and support along with upward mobility promoting from within our organization. Our commitment to helping others carries into social responsibility to support, assist and empower communities with our private foundation known as AEM Cares, along with our corporate giving program to help and enable charitable causes nationwide reach their goals.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
WEBSITE
https://www.americanequity.com