Community Strategist

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Full Time Ind Contributor Chicago, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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, Hub Spot).
• Passion for social impact, community building, and client advocacy.
• Ability to travel locally for events and activations.

• 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).

• 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.