Marketing Specialist

Bensenville Park District

Our Mission…

is to promote community participation in leisure activities, learning experiences, and social interactions by providing excellence in service, facilities and programs throughout the Bensenville Park District. We enhance the quality of life through the preservation of our local history, open spaces and recreational opportunities for residents of all ages to enjoy.

Our Vision…

is for the Bensenville Park District to be an integral member of the cooperative inter-governmental group providing quality services and programming of high impact at low cost to the community. We embrace life-long learning in both recreation and leisure fostered through diverse and unique facilities. By maximizing alternative revenue sources, we are recognized for providing the highest level of services and facilities and consistently exceeding our residents’ expectations.

https://www.bvilleparks.org/

Position Details

Marketing Specialist
Job
Full-time
Office/WFH
100% remote
6/24/2025
Northern Illinois
Bensenville, IL

Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Marketing and Communications, the Marketing Specialist is responsible for managing marketing programs for the Bensenville Park District, including Fischer Farm, Wood Street Fitness, and White Pines Golf Club. Duties include overseeing social media, website, digital advertising (including digital signage, banner ads, and other placements) and email programs in addition to traditional OOH advertising, including print, outdoor, and direct mail. This individual’s main responsibility is marketing of Park District program and activities through on owned and paid media channels.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Conduct research to identify target audience and optimize marketing campaigns.
  • Develop and implement strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement based on community insights.
  • Conceptualize, plan, design, and execute marketing campaigns for programs, special events, and district projects.
  • Manage annual marketing calendar.
  • Oversee content creation for social media platforms, including text, photo/image and video posts.
  • Monitor social media channels for trends, opportunities and customer inquiries.
  • Update indoor and outdoor marquees and message boards at DGLC, White Pines and other locations as necessary.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency (brand, voice, and style) across all platforms.
  • Analyze social media data and generate reports on key metrics.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest marketing and media trends and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, media/communications, graphic design, or closely related field is preferred.
  • Minimum three years’ experience in a marketing or graphic design field.
  • Strong writing, grammar, and general computer skills are essential.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Premiere Pro) and Microsoft Office required.
  • Canva knowledge preferred.
  • Photography/videography, animation, and editing skills preferred.
  • Bilingual abilities are also a plus.
  • A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.

SALARY: $48,000-$54,000/annual.


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