Marketing Assistant Intern - Credit Union 1

Credit Union 1 is Recognized as a Chicago Tribune and Las Vegas Review Top Workplace 2023

We are excited to announce that Credit Union 1 has been recognized as a Chicago Tribune and Las Vegas Review Top Place to work for the third year in a row! The Top Workplaces explore how organizations create and sustain a positive and productive work culture. A great culture is important to Credit Union 1 and our culture is made up of more than great benefits and time off.

Join the Credit Union 1 Team

At Credit Union 1, we provide a work culture that is empowering, encouraging our team to be great, giving their best each day. Our valued employees are the foundation of our success and are the key to fulfilling our mission. Credit Union 1 invests in employee learning and development and strives to promote from within.

The Job at a Glance

Assists with the planning, development, execution and analysis of the Credit Union marketing program. Uses multiple channels including but not limited to print, digital, social media, SEO, radio, tv and word of mouth to promote the credit union. Assists with branding, advertising, creative work, public relations and campaigns, and community outreach efforts.

A Typical Day

• Promotes the credit union's Vision, Mission, and Core Values leading by example and designing and executing internal brand initiatives lifting employee morale and engagement.
• Assists in the creation, maintenance, and execution of the annual marketing plan, marketing strategies, campaigns, and communications including emails, social media, website, and other electronic services.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and ongoing execution of Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Craft compelling product content, maintain compliance, graphical standards, and consistent messaging.
• Reports Key Performance Indicators for marketing channels to determine effectiveness and suggest updates to improve performance.
• Work on projects that include writing content, graphic layout and design, proofreading, communication to members and internal teams.
• Assists with maintaining partner and vendor relationships.
• Assists with coordination and execution of project plans in the marketing department and with other internal teams.
• Research, propose, and participate in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new products and services, and technologies.
• Keep current on e-Marketing, social media and other electronic trends/ innovations and make recommendations for new features, uses and applications.
• Work with the Printer ordering print materials.
• Assist with special events, i.e. Annual Meeting, Chapter Meetings, etc.
• Clerical responsibilities.

What We Look For

• Current college or university student in a related field of study.
• Previous experience in marketing, advertising, graphic design and/or communications
• Financial experience preferred
• Professional appearance, speaking and writing skills
• Computer Experience - specifically in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Social Media platforms.
• Have exceptional organizational skills, pay close attention to detail and be precise in work.
• Ability to excel in solo and team projects and to work in an energetic and fast paced environment.
• Be willing to take initiative, think creatively and solve problems.
• Must be able to interact with co-workers, vendors and members, and communicate effectively.

Location: 450 E 22nd Street, Suite 250, Lombard, IL 60148.