Animal Services Marketing Coordinator

Marketing Coordinator

We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for a Marketing Coordinator position in the Animal Services Department. DuPage County Animal Services (DCAS) is an immediate open admission shelter caring for more than 2,300 animals of varying species annually.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, vacation time, sick time and paid leave. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Researches, develops and builds a broad awareness of the Animal Services activities that promotes a culture of philanthropy, education, and positive relations
• Develops and maintains community awareness and positive public image for DuPage County Animal Services
• Prepares print and digital marketing collateral; ensures consistent branding of materials
• Develops Animal Services website content and performs regular maintenance and updates
• Create and maintain robust libraries of Animal Services success stories, photos, videos and press releases
• Communicates and distributes information on available services and programs
• Manages social media accounts and other marketing content creators
• Develops and implements marketing goals, strategies, and content calendars
• Captures high-quality photos and videos at the shelter and offsite events, editing content as needed
• Works with the leadership team to determine and execute marketing needs for key initiatives
• Analyzes and reports on marketing performance metrics
• Responds to questions and concerns from the public and stakeholders
• Provides support and direction to Animal Services volunteers
• Implements digital marketing strategy into content

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Requirements Include

Education and / or Experience Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience :

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid Illinois driver's license.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.