Title: Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Location: Hybrid (West Loop)

Reports to: Co-directors of Practice & Education

Status: Part-time (20-25 hrs/wk), hourly contractor ($18/hour)

Date posted: 4/10

Start date: Immediate

Benefits: Unlimited program credit at Shambhala Chicago

About Shambhala Chicago: Established in 1971, the Shambhala Chicago Meditation Center is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers. Our center, located in Chicago’s West Loop, offers daily public meditation, a core curriculum of Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, as well as training in advanced contemplative practices. The Center is home to a vibrant, diverse community of members and friends who provide ongoing volunteer and financial support, creating a warm, genuine basis realizing the full potential of our authentic wisdom traditions.

About the position: The Shambhala Chicago Center is seeking to hire a Communications & Marketing Coordinator on a part-time contractor basis. The Communications & Marketing Coordinator plays a key role in the life of the center by publicizing programs, events and practice sessions, and by communicating with the Chicago sangha through newsletters, social media, and other means. This is a pivotal position in a volunteer-run organization. This announcement will remain open until the position is filled.

Responsibilities:

COMMUNICATIONS

Create weekly newsletters, curating and writing content to publicize programs, events, and center happenings via Mailchimp
Post regularly on social media (Instagram, Facebook, Meetup, Sangha Announce) to publicize programs and connect with community members and global network
Write copy for program descriptions, newsletters, and for website
Communicate with staff, volunteers, and Shambhala Global Services via email and Zoom

MARKETING

Create social media and newsletter graphics, flyers, and all other print and digital materials and visual communications
Maintain Wordpress website appearance and functionality
Create paid social campaigns on Instagram, Facebook, and Google Ads
Use Google Analytics to track website traffic and inform marketing efforts
Track program participation and data
Optimize connection from Shambhala Database (SDB) to Wordpress site
Segment audiences in SDB and Mailchimp
Arrange reciprocal advertising with other Shambhala centers, related organizations and individuals where necessary

ADMINISTRATIVE

Respond to emails and voicemails directed to center email account
Process program registrations in the SDB
List upcoming events and programs in the SDB to appear on website
Monitor the rental of the center by members or outside groups; use rental sites to answer inquiries
Maintain internal master calendar and external public calendar through Google Calendar
Process new memberships; work with Membership Coordinator and finance team to monitor membership status
Meet regularly with Co-directors of Practice & Education and Interim Director; attend Governing Council meetings and take notes

Required qualifications:

Social media experience with a group or organization
Experience with Canva, InDesign, or other graphic design software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with the Google Suite (Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets)
Experience with CRM or database management
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently; proactive self-starter who takes initiative to problem-solve and improve processes
Flexible and willing to learn new technologies and softwares

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with Wordpress or other web editing software preferred
Interest in mindfulness, meditation, or Buddhism
Experience working or volunteering in a non-profit setting or community-lead organization

To apply: Resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and two graphic design samples are required for consideration. Send all materials to info@chicagoshambhala.org, with “Communications & Marketing Coordinator” in the subject line.

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