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Special Events & Marketing Coordinator

Crisis Center for South Suburbia

Tinley Park, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Alliance/Partner Management, Bidding, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budget Management, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Community Support, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Database Technology, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Donor Development, Driver's License, Email Campaign, Email Marketing, Event Management, Event Marketing, Expense Tracking, Financial Management, Fundraising, Fundraising Campaign, Graphic Design, Health Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Logistics Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing/Promotional Messaging, Media Campaigns, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Press Releases, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Reporting Skills, Return on Investment (ROI), Sales Prospecting, Social Media, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Vision Plan, Volunteer Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Tinley Park, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Crisis Center for South Suburbia
About us!

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence.

Today, the Crisis Center for South Suburbia operates a 54-bed emergency shelter and has annual impact on the lives of more than 10,000 people.  With a staff of more than 83 employees and a budget of over seven million dollars, the Crisis Center continues to grow while offering free services to Chicago’s south suburban communities.

Why Us?

In both service provision and fundraising, we maintain the highest professional and personal ethical standards. We respect the diversity of the individuals we work with and serve. Each person’s contributions are valued as we work together cooperatively with open communication. We continually evaluate the effectiveness of our services, with established channels for feedback and accountability.  We believe in teamwork, individual excellence, and accountability.

We embrace a history founded in creating equity – we take our principles seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported, and valued.

We offer competitive salaries, health, dental, vision & life insurance, 403B matching, flexible schedules, opportunity for advancement, paid time off, wellness resources, training and development, performance-based bonuses and more.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people of varied races, ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.

Across our agency, we are working together to support the life-changing mission of ending domestic violence for individuals and families with the transformational impact of lives without abuse.

Position Summary


The Special Events & Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of all agency fundraising events and related marketing efforts. This role plays a key part in driving fundraising revenue, strengthening donor and community relationships, increasing brand awareness, and supporting the organization’s overall development strategy.


The ideal candidate is highly organized, creative, collaborative, and passionate about nonprofit fundraising and community engagement. This position requires strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


Essential Responsibilities


Fundraising Events & Sponsorships


  • Lead the planning and execution of all agency fundraising events from concept through post-event evaluation
  • Develop event timelines, manage logistics, and ensure successful execution of all event-related activities
  • Maintain event budgets and track expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility
  • Secure sponsorships, cultivate donor relationships, and identify new partnership opportunities with businesses, organizations, and community leaders
  • Collaborate with event committees and board liaisons to support fundraising goals and event success
  • Research, coordinate, and negotiate with vendors and event-related service providers
  • Manage event technology platforms, including online bidding and fundraising systems
  • Prepare event reports, sponsorship tracking, ROI analysis, and post-event evaluations with recommendations for future growth
Marketing & Communications


  • Create event themes, promotional messaging, and marketing materials in collaboration with the Director of Development
  • Design and coordinate event-related social media campaigns, email marketing, signage, printed materials, and digital content
  • Assist with maintaining event-related website and fundraising pages
  • Support media and public relations efforts, including press releases and community outreach
  • Assist with social media fundraising campaigns, including Domestic Violence Awareness Month initiatives
Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordination


  • Support community-based fundraising initiatives and outreach efforts
  • Build and maintain relationships with community partners, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters
  • Recruit, coordinate, train, and supervise event interns and volunteers
  • Ensure donors, sponsors, and volunteers receive meaningful recognition and stewardship
Development Team Collaboration


  • Participate actively as a member of the Development Team
  • Assist with development reporting, planning, and organizational fundraising initiatives
  • Attend and support meetings, committees, and agency events as needed
  • Provide backup support to other Development Team members and perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • 3-5 years of nonprofit event planning, fundraising, or related experience preferred
  • At least 1 year of marketing and/or communications experience, including social media management
Skills & Knowledge
  • Experience working with donor CRM/database systems
  • Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, or similar graphic design platforms
  • Strong project management, organizational, and workflow management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for nonprofit work and community impact

About the Company

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Crisis Center for South Suburbia