Marketing & Design Associate

Illinois Green Alliance is hiring a Marketing & Design Associate in Chicago, IL, to enhance communications and marketing efforts. The role involves creating written and visual content, supporting events, and maintaining the organization's voice. Candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in design tools. The position focuses on sustainability and collaboration within a mission-driven team.
Illinois Green Alliance is seeking Marketing & Design Associate to support the organization’s communications, marketing, and storytelling efforts to strengthen brand visibility, engage stakeholders, and advance a healthier, more sustainable built environment.

This role is responsible for creating compelling written and visual content across digital and print platforms, supporting events and campaigns, and working with the entire Illinois Green team to maintain a consistent organizational voice and identity. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, collaborative, and excited to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on climate action and innovation in the building industry.

The Marketing & Design Associate reports to the Communications Manager and will play an important role in helping Illinois Green Alliance foster an inclusive and supportive community of building professionals, advocates, policymakers, and partners working toward a more sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities

Support storytelling efforts by highlighting our programs, events, partners, and impact in various visual content formats. Create graphics and visual assets for social media, presentations, reports, event materials, and marketing campaigns. Design, draft and edit communications materials including newsletters, email campaigns, event marketing, blog posts, annual reports, and organizational updates. Lead the team in coordinating website design content and digital resources. Lead the editing and post-production work on a bi-weekly podcast focused sustainable building practices. Contribute to, organize and maintain digital assets and visual content. Collaborate with staff to develop visually engaging materials that communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively. Collaborate with staff to effectively market our events and the organization initiatives to our growing community of industry stakeholders and partners. Support tracking of communications metrics and engagement analytics to improve outreach strategies. Support photography, video, and multimedia content development when neededQualifications

1 - 3 years of experience managing social media platforms and creating digital content. 1 - 3 years of experience in communications, marketing, or related work. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in website design, UX, and management including building and maintaining HTML code. Experience with email marketing tools and website management platforms such as Neon and Duda. Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Passion for mission-driven work and collaborative team environments. Preferred Qualifications

Basic photography, video editing, or multimedia production skills. Interest working in nonprofit, sustainability, advocacy, or community-focused organizations. Interest in green buildings, clean energy, climate policy, or environmental education. Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, graphic design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Compensation & Benefits

The hiring range for this role is $45,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience and specific skill sets. Health and retirement benefits. Professional development opportunities. Flexible and collaborative work environment. About Illinois Green Alliance

Illinois Green Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing buildings and communities that are healthier, more equitable, and environmentally resilient. Through education, convening, advocacy, and collaboration, Illinois Green Alliance works to transform the built environment and empower professionals and communities to lead on climate solutions.

Illinois Green Alliance is committed to advancing innovative solutions, building strong partnerships, and creating meaningful impact through education, engagement, and collaboration. We value creativity, equity, and mission-driven work and are seeking an Associate who is excited to help tell our story and grow our reach.

Our Culture & Values

Illinois Green Alliance values collaboration, curiosity, innovation, and a commitment to creating positive impact. We believe meaningful climate solutions are built through partnerships, education, and inclusive engagement across communities and industries.

Our team culture is highly collaborative and mission oriented. Staff are encouraged to bring new ideas forward, think creatively, and contribute across projects and initiatives. We value professionals who are adaptable, proactive, relationship-driven, and passionate about advancing sustainability and equity in the built environment.

Illinois Green Alliance is committed to fostering a workplace culture where team members feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow professionally while contributing to impactful work.