The Associate, Communications supports Elevate’s media productions and relations, brand communications, events, and strategic growth efforts by integrating campaigns, creating online content, and enhancing brand awareness. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and accuracy as well as a willingness to learn. The ability to transform complex information into engaging content that all stakeholders can engage and connect with is key to supporting our mission, enhancing our organization’s image, improving communication, and encouraging organizational growth.
The Associate, Communications reports to the Director, Strategic Communications. This position is located in Chicago, Illinois and is currently hybrid.
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Writes copies for website content, off-page blogs, social media posts, PDFs, and emails.
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Organizes and conducts video interviews with community members about environmental justice.
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Hosts video projects and presentations.
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Writes scripts for video content and in-person presentations.
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Directs the filming of educational videos and edits them on Adobe Premiere Pro and Canva.
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Leads the content creation process for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
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Investigates hashtag trends and SMO strategies to drive traffic from a larger audience.
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Designs and manages digital content through Canva and Hootsuite.
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Reaches out to media outlets, newspapers, and websites to increase backlinks and spread awareness about home energy efficiency.
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Utilized storyboarding for social media campaigns and bigger projects.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or similar field preferred
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At least two (2+) years of experience in development, journalism, advocacy communications, or marketing required
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Stellar writing and editing skills
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Knowledge of HTML and CSS
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Proficiency in Google Analytics; Google Tag Manager or Google Search Console a plus
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Knowledge of Wordpress or other web CMS systems
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Knowledge of Marketing Cloud or other systems preferred
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Affinity for fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
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Strong public speaking skills
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Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Solutions-oriented and innovative thinker with strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to simplify and summarize abstract ideas
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Able to handle deadline pressure and a fluid environment
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Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy use reach those who need it most.
At Elevate, the greatest asset of our organization is the kind of people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation and we seek dynamic, hardworking team members who are inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff well-being and career development opportunities, there’s no better place to grow your career than Elevate.
The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is an exempt individual contributor position with a salary range of $55,000 - $60,000, based on experience.
Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.