Marketing & Communications Specialist

Nexus Family Healing is seeking a Marketing & Communications Specialist to join our marketing and communications team in Manteno, IL! We're looking for a passionate communicator to champion our brand across assigned sites and beyond. In this role, you'll lead creative marketing initiatives, drive impactful outreach and craft compelling stories that connect us with our communities.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Join an organization that makes a true difference in the lives of youth & their families!

Schedule/Location/Pay:

• Full-time on-site opportunity in Manteno, IL
• Monday through Friday schedule, occasional weekends/evenings for community events
• Frequent travel between Manteno and Onarga locations
• Pay Range: $58,000-$64,000 annually

Nexus' Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Continuous learning and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Position Summary: Act as an ambassador for the site(s) assigned and Nexus in general, identifying and implementing marketing efforts and public relations/corporate communications. Key responsibilities include communications, outreach activities, special events, media relations, public relations, and Nexus-wide projects, as assigned.

Primary responsibilities:

• Supports leadership by developing and executing on internal communication plans.
• Oversees internal communication tools such as intranet, newsletters, all-staff meetings.
• Develop external community engagement opportunities. Recommends and supports leadership presence in the community.
• Develops brand materials that support recognition and business needs.
• Creates and manages agency content marketing through impact stories, data collection, video and photos, social media pages, and website pages.
• Manages the development of external promotional materials to ensure consistency in standards and alignment to brand. Works with various departments on their external needs - recruitment, admissions, development.
• Act as point for the development of external messaging, local media outreach, networking activities, to create positive community relations.
• Collaborates with others on the planning and execution site specific events such as community events, graduations, employee recognition events, responsible for promotion and marketing aspects of such events.
• Supports organization-wide corporate initiatives and acts as an ambassador to assist in communications of those initiatives at the agency level.
• Ensures confidentiality regarding all organizational business, residents' medical backgrounds, and treatment issues per HIPAA guidelines.

Required Education and Licensure:

• 3+ years' experience supporting a Marketing team and department.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience writing in a variety of styles for various audiences.
• Moderate to high graphic design skills.
• Strong social media skills
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and digital photography.
• Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives - including your own!