Community Strategist

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
72K-80K Annually
Mid level
Beauty • Manufacturing
The Role
Develops and executes community marketing initiatives, events, sponsorships, and educational programs. Builds nonprofit and local partnerships, analyzes performance using KPIs and ROI metrics, supports public relations and thought leadership, and represents the firm at community events. The role strengthens brand visibility, reputation, and relationships with underserved communities across key markets.
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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.

Skills Required

  • 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
  • Experience in the legal or service-based industry
  • Proven track record developing successful marketing strategies and managing community initiatives
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, Mailchimp, Canva, and HubSpot
  • Ability to travel locally for events and activations
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The Company
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

KDC/ONE is a global product-development and manufacturing partner for leading beauty, personal-care, and home-care brands. It works with customers across ideation, formulation, design, packaging, production, and supply, offering either end-to-end services or targeted support within the product value chain. Its capabilities also serve pharmaceutical, natural-health, industrial, and medical categories, supported by a worldwide platform with integrated supply-chain and manufacturing infrastructure.

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