Job Opening at Gorton Community Center - Marketing Director

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a part-time Marketing Director. We provide a fun, challenging work environment that fosters teamwork, inspires professional excellence and encourages contributions by all team members. In our Director, we look for a committed individual who will develop and market Gorton events and programs creatively and efficiently. Responsibilities include marketing events at Gorton (ie. dog training, bridge classes, Safety Town Camp). Candidates should be comfortable working with social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.), local on-line and print publications, creating marketing materials and email blasts and managing website content. 

Job Title:                     Marketing Director

Category:                    Administration, Marketing

Job Type:                     Part Time (20 Hours)

Compensation:            Competitive Compensation

Location:                     400 Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Job Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills and upbeat energetic attitude
• Solid knowledge of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Community
• Creative copywriter- ads, press releases and community board design
• Strong Writing Skills
• Technical skills required to work with social media, database, and Gorton website
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010, Publisher and Excel
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University

Job Experience:

• On line Marketing experience preferred

 Job Responsibilities:

• Marketing Gorton Programs and Events
• Website management
• Management of social media websites
• Create ad copy
• Supervision of Intern/Volunteer Program
• Staff leadership of a Gorton Event

Email your contact information, resume & 3 written recommendations to jobs@gortoncenter.org.  No phone calls, please.