Marketing & Communications Specialist

The position of Marketing and Communications Specialist is a partner to Line-of-Business leaders to develop and execute compliant, brand-aligned marketing strategies, integrated campaigns, communications, and community initiatives across traditional, digital, and social channels.

Job Description

• Partners with Market Presidents, Line-of-Business Leaders and other internal stakeholders to understand business needs and support the development and execution of appropriate marketing strategies and initiatives.
• Develops messaging, content and communications supporting Bank products, campaigns, organizational initiatives and customer engagement across marketing channels.
• Develops and coordinates integrated campaign messaging, communication plans, creative needs and supporting materials in alignment with established business and marketing strategies.
• Supports community partnerships, sponsor ships, and market activities. Identifies opportunities to extend their value through communications, promotions, storytelling and brand visibility.
• Supports consistent brand voice, messaging and visual standards across communications and materials; provides creative/design capability for routine marketing needs.
• Coordinates assigned projects, stakeholder needs and external resources; support campaign execution across traditional, digital and social channels; and use testing, performance results and customer insights to evaluate effectiveness and improve future marketing efforts.
• Work closely with compliance teams to ensure that all marketing materials adhere to regulatory requirements.

The position of Marketing and Communications Specialist performs duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned.

The position of Marketing and Communications Specialist is not responsible for the supervision of any employee(s).

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

• Degree in Marketing or a related field, plus two to five years’ experience, banking experience is a plus but not required.
• Advanced knowledge in all Microsoft products.
• Understanding of multi-channel campaign strategies and content creation.
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Working knowledge of design suite programs;
  Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as a member of a fast-paced marketing team.
• Copy writing and proofreading skills.
• Organizational, time management, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
• Current driver’s license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage if required to drive in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities.

The incumbent must be able to perform this position safely, without endangering the health or safety to him/herself or others.

Sauk Valley Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SVB is committed to the provision of equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons in all job classifications in recruitment, selection and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military status, veteran status or any other protected status. Submission of this information is voluntary and is not considered in employment decisions.

This information will be kept separate from the employment files and is considered confidential.

Sauk Valley Bank offers medical, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, vision, dental and 401K benefits to all full‑time positions. PTO will vary depending on the level of the position. This position is not eligible for incentive.

Salary Range: $21.00 - $28.00 an hour depending on experience

September 4, 2026