Communications & Outreach Asso

We are looking for a communications & outreach associate who can be counted on to support our strategy, branding and outreach work by writing clear, compelling communications and thoughtfully coordinating people and resources in order to get things done. This is a Chicago-based position. You will work from the office 2-3 days per week. Estimated start date is first week of August 2023 AS A TEAM MEMBER YOU WILL support our strategy team by interpreting directives into communications that guide teammates and actions that achieve objectives support our outreach work by coordinating people and resources, reaching out to partners and community members, scheduling and monitoring communications and coordinating engaging events and meetings support copywriting with clear and compelling language and creative ideas for the development of digital and print materials support our company's internal communications by managing and monitoring our social media and digital presence work with and for amazing people and organizations do work that matters for people who care about and respect you ABOUT BD We partner with people with vision to bring ideas to life. Founded in 2003, Blue Daring is a Chicago-based team of creative strategists and strategic creatives who bring brilliant thinking and beautiful design to meaningful people, projects and ideas. We are diverse, respectful, dedicated, strategic and fun. Our culture is based on doing great work and taking care of our clients and each other. We're seeking highly talented people who want a place to call home. WE WANT YOU TO HAVE This experience 3-5 years of experience serving as an associate or coordinator on or in support of a communications, marketing, design and/or outreach team A minimum of 2 years of experience doing any of the following-coordinating events, doing community outreach, executing on and managing marketing initiatives or ad campaigns An understanding of and experience working in or with the social impact sector (corporate and private philanthropy, non-profit, civic, etc.) (preferably) Have a bulk of your experience in the B2B/corporate/strategic communications space (vs. B2C) A history of working in and thriving in small, diverse teams These ski