Marketing Specialist

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Chicago - IL

Gateway Foundation

At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.

Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine—including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses—deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway’s proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission.

If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around – Gateway Is The Place For You.

Markketing Specialists are responsible for:

  • Responds to marketing requests from internal departments for support of emails, webinars, training, presentations, collateral and events; gathers and distributes materials and maintains inventory. Helps to prioritize and communicate with requestors. Streamline marketing requests and produce a weekly status document of project timelines.
  • Assist Marketing Manager with developing marketing strategies and campaigns. Coordinate these efforts with media and public relation agencies.
  • Assist Marketing Manager with developing marketing strategies and campaigns. Coordinate these efforts with media and public relation agencies.
  • Maintain email database with up-to-date contacts and lists; and coordinate sending weekly, monthly, and quarterly emails to referents, alumni and to stakeholders.
  • Processes invoices by initiating and receiving against online purchase orders. Responsible for ordering office supplies as needed, and assists with processing expense reports. Works with the internal departments to setup new vendors.
  • Provides content marketing support as needed for website, email marketing & social media.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication or a related field.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in marketing or communications field.
  • Knowledge of social media platforms, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. to post messages, articles and news releases.
  • Understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and familiarity with internet applications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to use database, such as Salesforce, to export data for mass communications.
  • Knowledge of HubSpot a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Analytical abilities to monitor marketing campaigns, identify and report on trends.
  • Ability to respond to emails and voice mail.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced work environment.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 10 – 20 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects such as files and other office materials.
  • Ability to speak and communicate effectively in person or by telephone in order to gather and exchange information and provide direction.
  • Ability to type and proofread documentation.
  • Ability to respond to telephone calls, emails, social media posts and hear speech.
  • May be required to stoop and bend when handling computer equipment, troubleshooting system problems, etc.
  • Ability to check and verify data and error messages from printed form and computer monitor display.
  • Ability to use a keyboard and monitor display to enter, retrieve and/or audit information and data.
  • Occasional travel to assist with the coordination of events.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced work environment

Work Environment:

  • Works in an office or clinical environment where there are relatively few discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise and the like. Occasional exposure to contagious diseases, but potential for harm is limited if established safety precautions and infection control procedures are followed.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes:

  • Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Health Insurance – Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off – Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Saving Account
  • Commuter Accounts
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Training & Development Programs