Marketing Specialist Role at Robert Half in Evanston, Illinois

Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for marketing, design, and storytelling? Robert Half is thrilled to partner with an innovative organization in Evanston, Illinois, seeking a dynamic Marketing Specialist to spearhead their communications and marketing initiatives. This full-time role is perfect for a versatile professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy, content creation, and hands-on design. Located in the vibrant Chicago suburb of Evanston, IL, this position offers the chance to work with diverse audiences—from cutting-edge researchers and corporate partners to investors, donors, and key stakeholders—while driving impactful campaigns that promote innovation and entrepreneurship.

In this role, you'll blend strategic thinking with tactical execution, crafting cohesive branding across multiple channels. If you have strong design skills, experience in digital marketing, social media, and content production, this opportunity allows you to make a tangible difference in a forward-thinking environment. With Evanston's proximity to Chicago's bustling business scene, you'll enjoy access to top-tier resources, networking events, and a collaborative community focused on growth and creativity. Join Robert Half's network of elite talent and elevate your career in marketing today.

About the Role

The Marketing Specialist will lead communications and marketing efforts, ensuring all materials reflect a unified brand voice and visual identity. This position demands a blend of creative strategy, content development, and practical design work. You'll create engaging content for websites, social media, print collateral, presentations, and events, tailoring messages for varied audiences. Expect to collaborate closely with internal teams and external vendors, supporting high-profile programs in innovation, entrepreneurship, and thought leadership. This is more than a job—it's a platform to showcase your skills in a role that values originality, precision, and audience engagement.

Key Responsibilities

As a Marketing Specialist, your impact will be felt across every touchpoint of the organization's brand. Here's what you'll dive into daily:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and execute integrated marketing and communications strategies spanning digital platforms, social media, print materials, and presentations to maximize reach and engagement.
• Brand Consistency: Maintain cohesive visual and narrative branding across websites, campaigns, reports, event collateral, and more, adhering to accessibility standards.
• Content Mastery: Develop compelling, audience-specific messaging for researchers, corporate partners, investors, donors, and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and resonance.
• Design and Production: Oversee the full cycle of designing and producing reports, presentations, marketing campaigns, and event materials from concept to delivery.
• Collaboration Hub: Partner with internal teams and external vendors to streamline production, content delivery, and project timelines.
• Multi-Format Creation: Produce original content in various formats, including articles, feature stories, videos, social media posts, and detailed reports.
• Promotion Powerhouse: Drive outreach and promotion for innovation programs, entrepreneurship events, and thought leadership initiatives to amplify visibility.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support communications with leadership, board members, foundations, and donors to foster lasting relationships.

Required Qualifications

To excel in this Marketing Specialist position, bring the following expertise and mindset:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, or design-focused roles.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design tools.
• Demonstrated portfolio highlighting graphic design, content creation, and multi-channel campaigns.
• Proven track record in digital marketing, social media strategy, and content management systems (e.g., WordPress, HubSpot).
• Exceptional writing and editing skills for diverse content types, with attention to branding and accessibility (WCAG standards).
• Strong project management abilities, with experience juggling multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with video editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro) and emerging marketing trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating with teams, vendors, and high-level executives.

Candidates with experience in nonprofit, academic, or tech/innovation sectors will have a competitive edge. SEO knowledge, analytics tools (Google Analytics), and a passion for storytelling are highly valued.

Why Join Us?

Partnering with Robert Half means accessing premier opportunities with competitive compensation estimated at $65,000–$85,000 annually, based on Evanston, IL market rates for qualified professionals. Beyond salary, enjoy robust benefits including comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, professional development stipends, and flexible hybrid work options. Work in a supportive, innovative culture that celebrates creativity and impact. Evanston offers an ideal blend of suburban charm and urban access—think Northwestern University vibes, Lake Michigan beaches, and Chicago's energy just minutes away. Apply now through Robert Half to transform your marketing career. Keywords: Marketing Specialist jobs Evanston IL, graphic design careers Chicago area, digital marketing roles Illinois.