Community Manager at Designation in Chicago, IL

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 Description

We 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

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.