Digital Communications & Marketing, Manager

Digital Communications & Marketing, Manager – Chicago Lights

September 2026

Classification: Exempt

Status: Regular, Full Time

Location: Chicago (Hybrid, in office 3 days a week)

Reports to: Sr. Director of Communications and Marketing for Fourth Church and Chicago Lights with strong oversight, day-to-day alignment, and collaboration with the Chicago Lights Executive Director and program team.

About Chicago Lights

Chicago Lights is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth development and adult social services organization at Fourth Presbyterian Church that builds brighter futures through supportive relationships and life-changing programs. Rooted in the heart of the city, Chicago Lights offers long-term, high-impact opportunities through our Tutoring, Summer Day, Urban Farm, and Social Service Center programs.

Position Summary

The Digital Communications & Marketing Manager for Chicago Lights leads the development and execution of content and communications across digital, website, print, social, and event platforms; supports donor communications and fundraising initiatives; and ensures consistent brand voice and visual identity. This role also leads communications and creative production for Chicago Lights events, from invitations and promotional campaigns through onsite visual communications, video storytelling, and speaker materials.

This role sits inside the central Communications/Marketing team but operates as an embedded program partner to elevate the stories and impact of Chicago Lights under the shared strategic leadership of central Communications and the Chicago Lights Executive Director.

Essential Functions

Communications Strategy & Content Development

• Create and maintain a year-round editorial calendar aligned with program, volunteer recruitment, fundraising, event, and Board priorities.
• Write and edit newsletters, appeals, annual reports, website copy, stewardship materials, and other communications.
• Manage, capture content for,