Marketing and Communications Manager

Marketing and Communications Manager

Position Title: Marketing and Communications Manager
FLSA Status: Full-Time
Reports To: Trishia Kholodenko

Salary Range: $68,000-70,000

Position Summary

Northern Seminary is a faith-based, Christian academic institution offering theological education to pastors and lay leaders. We are seeking a creative and organized Marketing and Communications Manager to support and implement strategic marketing efforts that help grow awareness, engagement, and enrollment for the institution. This individual will manage the seminary’s marketing calendar, digital content, email campaigns, social media channels, and website updates — helping ensure our messaging is consistent, timely, and mission-aligned.

This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, a passion for clear and compelling storytelling, and hands-on experience with digital tools and project coordination. The manager will collaborate with internal teams and vendors to keep projects on track and ensure marketing deliverables support the seminary’s goals in enrollment, advancement, and brand visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing Coordination
• Manage the day-to-day implementation of marketing plans across departments
• Maintain and execute a shared content and marketing calendar
• Coordinate with Enrollment and Academic teams to align communication timelines and messages

• Digital Communications
• Draft, schedule, and analyze email campaigns including newsletters, drip series, and special announcements
• Create and manage social media content (writing, scheduling, and design)
• Keep the seminary’s website up to date (content edits, page creation, removing outdated items)

• Project & Vendor Support
• Support and track progress on key marketing projects such as print pieces, video shoots, and podcast production
• Serve as liaison with external vendors (graphic designers, videographers, etc.), ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Collaborate with the Advancement team on semi-annual print publications — gathering stories, writing or editing content, and coordinating layout and production timelines
• Assist in podcast planning and promotion

• CRM & Analytics
• Regularly update contacts and workflows in CRM (Hubspot), in coordination with the enrollment and advancement teams
• Use basic reporting tools to track performance and inform future campaigns

• Event and Campaign Support
• Assist in the execution of enrollment campaigns
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure campaign and event promotion is clear and compelling

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Experience with digital tools such as Hootsuite (or similar) and social media platforms
• Basic understanding of content management systems (e.g., Hubspot) and analytics
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail

Preferred:

• Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Photoshop)
• Experience working with nonprofits or faith-based organizations
• Knowledge of theological education audiences or Christian higher ed

Core Competencies

• Clear and thoughtful communicator (written and verbal)
• Self-starter who takes initiative and follows through
• Comfortable with project coordination and cross-team collaboration
• Mission-driven with a heart for the church and theological education
• Teachable, adaptable, and humble in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model preferred (remote optional)
• Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods
• Occasional evening or weekend availability for events
• Must provide own transportation for any in-person work or events

Commitment to Northern's Mission & Values

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a sincere commitment to Northern Seminary’s mission to prepare Christ-centered leaders for the church and the world. Our team values inclusivity, spiritual humility, theological depth, and a heart for justice. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to fostering an international, interracial, intercultural, and mutual learning environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northern Seminary is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. All employees are expected to support and uphold the Seminary’s statement of faith and community standards.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and examples of past marketing campaigns, social media work, or content creation that demonstrates your skills to [email protected] (Subject: Marketing and Communications Manager Position).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Lisle, IL 60532 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lisle, IL 60532: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lisle, IL 60532