Manage and grow DESIGNATION's student, alumni, instructor, and employer community through social media and outbound campaigns. Plan events, coordinate guest speakers, handle administrative tasks and supplies, and collaborate with Communications and Admissions to foster engagement and support marketing efforts.
Company Description
DESIGNATION is a full-time, full-immersion, full-stack design bootcamp. Over 12 weeks, students learn digital design, front-end development and user experience (UX), and build their portfolios by working with live clients on real world projects.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a high-energy community and social media specialist to join our community team in our Chicago office!
Responsibilities:
- Working with the Director of Communications and Admissions to engage our community of prospective and current students, and alumni
- Planning and executing outbound marketing campaigns and social media engagement
- Be hands-on and a key player in the DESIGNATION community of design students, alumni, instructors, and companies
- Foster online engagement
- Coordinate with the Director of Communications and Admissions and related marketing team members
- Manage event planning, guest speaker scheduling, classroom/office supplies, and other administrative duties
- Assist DESIGNATION team members by wearing different hats
- Minimum of 2-3 years community management experience (more experience valued)
- Quick learner with desire to learn new tools and techniques
- Ideal candidate has experience handling social media presence
- Desire to help create the richest and best experience possible for DESIGNATION students
- Excellent writing abilities and attention to detail
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Eager to meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility
- Brings to the position outstanding organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Comfort with fast-paced, roll-up-your-sleeves work environment
- Love of good design and education a huge plus
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Designation Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, United States
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