Position Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and creative Community Strategist to strengthen our brand presence, manage partnerships, and deepen community relationships. This role is ideal for a marketing professional who thrives at the intersection of strategic planning, event execution, and grassroots community building. The strategist will play a key role in elevating Witherite Law Group's mission across multiple platforms and markets.
Key Responsibilities:
Community Strategy & Execution
Develop and execute integrated community initiatives, programs and events that align with firm goals, target demographics, and community impact objectives.
Collaborate with internal creative, legal, and operations teams to maintain brand consistency across all materials and platforms.
Analyze partnership performance and deliver actionable insights using KPIs and ROI metrics.
Community Engagement & Partnerships
Identify, build, and maintain strategic community partnerships (e.g., nonprofits, schools, local organizations).
Plan and manage sponsorship activations, outreach events, and educational programs that enhance the firm's presence in key markets.
Represent Witherite Law Group at community events, fostering trust and visibility.
Develop strategies to support underserved communities while aligning with the firm's mission.
Brand Advocacy & Reputation Management
Contribute to the firm's community-focused thought leadership and PR initiatives.
Act as a liaison between the firm and the public, reinforcing the firm's reputation as a trusted advocate.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in marketing, community outreach, nonprofit or public affairs (legal or service-based industry preferred).
Proven track record of developing successful marketing strategies and managing community initiatives.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in marketing tools and platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, Mailchimp, Canva, HubSpot).
Passion for social impact, community building, and client advocacy.
Ability to travel locally for events and activations.
Physical Requirements:
Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
Stationary Position - Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
Move or Traverse - This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc. May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
Dexterity - constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.
Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.
Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Benefits and Perks:
Medical, dental, vision
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid STD (with no waiting period)
Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary LTD, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
401(k) with company contributions
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Disclaimer: Please note that this job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Skills
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
Cafeteriaunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Community Programsunmatched
Community Relationsunmatched
Community Supportunmatched
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Demographicsunmatched
Event Managementunmatched
Google Analyticsunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Legalunmatched
Marketingunmatched
Marketing Communicationsunmatched
Marketing Strategyunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Microsoft Exchange Serverunmatched
Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
Nonprofitunmatched
Office Equipmentunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Printersunmatched
Public Affairsunmatched
Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
Return on Investment (ROI)unmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Thought Leadershipunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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