• Increase awareness of critical children's issues through the use of earned media, paid advertising, Internet communications, grassroots outreach, and advocacy strategies.
• Write, edit and oversee publications, including newsletter and brochures. Help to maintain "brand-identity"; quality and consistency in all Voices' communications efforts through such strategies as periodic trainings of staff and Board members.
• Help direct strategic online marketing and communications efforts via the Voices website and online advocacy network. Provide regular website updates using Voices' content-management system.
• Manage communications activities, including directing a brand-marketing initiative that aims to raise Voices' visibility among key audiences of donors, civic and community leaders, and policymakers.
• Represent Voices at events, including public speaking engagements and presentations, and assist other staff in doing so most effectively.

• Experience: A minimum of five years of experience in marketing or communications work, such as news media or public relations; demonstrated knowledge of the workings of state- and national-level policymaking.
• Education: At minimum, a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related field. A graduate degree is preferred.
• Skills: Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to simplify complex policy details for greater clarity and accessibility; working knowledge of the technology necessary for effective policy and advocacy communications, including but not limited to website management and use of e-advocacy tools.
• Personal traits: An ability to work quickly and flexibly in an ever-changing environment; the capacity to manage multiple duties at once; strategic thinking skills and a creative, entrepreneurial spirit; ability to work independently as well as within organizational teams and with coalitions and collaborations.

Compensation:
Voices for Illinois Children offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package, as well as a flexible work environment of excellent opportunities for impact and growth. Voices is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send resume to:

Voices for Illinois Children
208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1490
Chicago, IL 60604-1120
Fax: 312-456-0088
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