Social Media Marketing Specialist

American Dental Association

Who We Are:

It all starts with purpose. We are a purpose-driven nonprofit with a dynamic staff culture.

With a meaningful purpose, motivated staff, and excellent benefits, working here will definitely have you smiling! The ADA’s headquarters is located just steps from Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and close to public transportation. With more than 400 colleagues, the ADA Staff are some of the most talented people in the Chicago, Washington D.C., and Maryland area.

We were named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune in 2019 and 2021! Come join our team!

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Position Details

Social Media Marketing Specialist
Job
Full-time
5/2/2023
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

Job Responsibilities:

The Social Media Marketing Specialist is responsible for the creation and execution of results-driven social media strategy and is focused on two to three of the ADA’s customer strategy groups. Specifically, this person: works with internal client teams to deliver engaging content for social media platforms; attends events and produces live social media content; and supports the marketing teams to create a social media calendar. This person also manages social media communities and maintains the brand voice across different social media channels; delivers innovative social media executions; and collaborates with other social media team members and partner agencies to ensure a seamless branded social media experience.

Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree 
  • 3 years of experience in social media marketing OR 7 years of experience in lieu of a degree 
  • Experience managing social media communities and interacting with customers as a brand on social media platforms 
  • Experience working in social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok 
  • Experience creating proactive and reactive media content, and researching changes in social media platforms and algorithms 
  • Excellent writing skills, adept in copywriting for social media 
  • Familiarity with Google Analytics, parameters, Facebook pixel/LinkedIn insight tag, and optimizing conversion 
  • Understanding of executing paid social media and social media listening 
  • Serve as a point person for internal/external partners to prioritize assignments, analyze and provide social media performance reports for proactive and reactive campaigns to internal stakeholders 
  • Demonstrate initiative, a quick learner, and a solid foundation of using executive judgment to make content moderation and community management decisions 
  • A team player in collaborating with many ADA staff 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Trello (Slack, Basecamp or similar), Sprout Social (or similar), native social media ad management platforms, Canva or similar platform

Nice to Have:

  • Project management certifications 
  • Agile Methodology understanding 
  • Previous experience in an association, nonprofit, healthcare sector, or agency 
  • Experience with various social media management tools 
  • Experience with legalities surrounding social media giveaways and sweepstakes 
  • Basic SEO knowledge

Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:

  • Promotes Work/Life Balance 
  • Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home) 
  • Health insurance/dental reimbursement plan 
  • Ample Paid time off 
  • 401(k) 
  • Pension 
  • Flexible Spending Account 
  • Life insurance 
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Pet Insurance 
  • Student Loan Refinance 
  • 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice


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