Marketing Coordinator and Program Support (SLCCC)
Bloomingdale, IL - USA
Department:
Job Summary
Overview
The Marketing Coordinator and Program Support designs compelling yearround programs and leads outreach and marketing to grow utilization of the Star Lake Lodge & Conference Center. The role owns program strategy senior programs and brand communications and collaborates closely with the Complex Host & Program Coordinator to ensure smooth onsite execution and excellent guest experience.
Responsibilities
A. Marketing Outreach & Growth (Owner)
- Design yearround programming for diverse audiences (senior programs) including themes schedules activity menus and chaplains program content.
- Translate organizational mission and guest feedback into program improvements and pilots.
- Produce runofshow packets and prebriefs for CHPC and department heads (4872 hours before group arrival).
B. Senior Programs Leadership (Owner)
- Lead planning and supervision for Senior Citizen Summer Retreats; coordinate with Divisional Older Adult Ministries.
- Establish outcomes (spiritual life fellowship wellness) and align staff/volunteers and chaplaincy content.
C. Program Strategy & Development (Owner)
- Build and execute a marketing plan with Divisional Development: messaging seasonal campaigns social media newsletters (Spring/Summer/FallWinter) presentations to churches/senior centers/service clubs.
- Maintain CRM/usergroup database direct sales outreach and pipeline reporting.
- Develop promotional collateral and identity wear in coordination with DO/Development.
D. Guest Experience & Partnerships (CoOwner)
- Collaborate with Housekeeping Food Service and Facilities to close experience gaps and reflect updates in marketing.
- Support divisional events/programs as needed (content/hosting for VIP/donor moments).
E. Data Reporting & Benchmarks (Owner)
- Set and track KPIs with DO (e.g. inquiries conversions occupancy by season social reach satisfaction).
- Provide data to Program Coordinator/Registrar for monthly stats; publish postseason reports with recommendations.
F. Hosting & Representation (Support)
- Serve as secondary host during major or strategic events partnering with CHPC who leads onsite operations.
- Represent SLCCC with external partners donors and new user groups.
COLLABORATION & INTERFACES
- Primary partner: Complex Host & Program Coordinator (handoffs runofshow onsite feedback loop).
- Key interfaces: Registrar Housekeeping Supervisor Facilities Director Food Service Manager Divisional Development Divisional Older Adult Ministries.
SEASONALITY & SCHEDULE
- SeptMay: Emphasis on marketing outreach and pipeline growth; strategic program design.
- JunAug: Emphasis on program delivery leadership and presence with seniors with CHPC leading onsite logistics.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Recreation/Program Administration Communications/Marketing Nonprofit Management or equivalent experience.
- 23 years in program development events marketing or hospitality/nonprofit work.
- Strong planning communication and project management; proficiency with Microsoft 365 and social tools.
- Able to work crossfunctionally and communicate with diverse groups.
- Valid drivers license; ability to work flexible hours; meet standard physical requirements for events.
- Willingness to support and uphold the Mission of The Salvation Army and represent the organization professionally.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.