Work for the International Latino Cultural Center

Development and Marketing Associate Director

International Latino Cultural Center

The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC), a leading nonprofit multidisciplinary cultural organization that promotes the richness and great diversity found in more than 20 Ibero-American nations, is seeking a Development and Marketing Associate Director.

Development and Marketing Responsibilities

· Report and work with Executive Director on all fundraising and marketing activities

· Plan, implement and meet fundraising goals designed to maximize resources for Chicago Latino Film Festival and year-round programming

· Conduct research, write and develop successful grant and sponsorship proposals/contracts and oversee execution

· Successful implementation of social media strategies for marketing and fundraising purposes

· Develop and maintain key relationships with corporate leaders

· Work as a collaborative member with staff, board members and volunteers to produce and promote cultural events

· Negotiate and manage expenditures in line with marketing and fundraising goals

Skills and Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field. Master's preferred

· Minimum of 3 years experience with demonstrated success in marketing and fundraising

· Substantial experience in leveraging social media tools and web within professional environment

· Strong strategic, analytic and communication skills, including ability to write clearly and succinctly under time pressure; capacity to work autonomously

· Excellent organizational and time management skills, including proven ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and priorities under tight deadlines

· Results oriented and demonstrated effectiveness in developing networks and productive working relationships with diverse constituencies

· Ability to motivate people in support of specific causes

· Possess a keen sense of creativity

· Bilingual in English and Spanish with verbal and written proficiency

· All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or disability

Important Dates

Application Deadline July 8

Interviewing July 18 - July 29

Starting date August 15

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to marketing@latinoculturalcenter.org

Subject line: Development and Marketing Associate Director

Attention: Pepe Vargas, Founder and Executive Director

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