Marketing and Communications Coordinator

The Building Owners and Managers Association of Suburban Chicago (BOMA/Suburban Chicago) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. How would you like to be a part of our history!

Founded in 1970, BOMA/Suburban Chicago is a professional trade association whose 350+ members either own or manage commercial real estate or provide goods and services to the industry. Our purpose? To enhance and strengthen commercial real estate professionals and their organizations by actively promoting their interests through effective leadership, advocacy, and professional development.

We are a small team of very dedicated professionals who create, market, and manage over 50 programs/events per year for our members. If you are interested in joining a fast-paced, but friendly team, please consider the following responsibilities and requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, and implements BOMA’s marketing and social media strategies. 
• Develops, manages, and executes communication programs, including member communications, public relations, promotions, advertising, and social media. 
• Writes, edits, and/or coordinates the development of printed and online material for our 50+ annual programs and events. In addition to creating original content, manages and coordinates the work of volunteer contributors for our publications. 
• Creates a variety of speeches, talking points, PowerPoint decks, and related communications for programs and events. 
• Coordinates the Awards Committee/TOBY Award Program, including responding to inquiries, and management of applications and judging material. 
• Manages third-party vendors, including outsource marketing and communications professionals. 
• Serves as staff photographer for events. 
• Other duties as needed, including committee liaison assignments.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field is required. 
• A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant communications and/or marketing experience; association management experience is preferred. 
• Excellent written, verbal, digital communication, and project management skills are required; skilled proofreader and editor (must be proficient in A.P. style); graphic and/or design experience is a definite plus; advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign. 
• Must be an innovative and creative problem-solver; must have a professional demeanor, strong interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate. 
• Excellent organizational skills, a high-level of enthusiasm, and a detail-oriented mindset; able to respond to and manage changing priorities in a small team environment. 
• Able to work additional hours when needed; some local travel required.