Marketing & Communications Chair

Organization: Go Green Northbrook

Location: Northbrook, Illinois

Position Type: Volunteer Leadership Position

Reports to: GGN Board

About Go Green Northbrook

Go Green Northbrook (GGN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability through education, community programs, and collaboration with local government and community partners.

We bring residents together to promote a healthier, more sustainable Northbrook through community engagement, environmental education, and local action.

As our organization continues to grow, we're looking for a creative, motivated individual to lead our Marketing & Communications Committee and help expand our visibility, strengthen our identity, and connect more residents with our mission.

About the Role

The Marketing & Communications Committee Chair will lead GGN's communications strategy and oversee how we share our mission, initiatives, events, and impact with the community.

This is an opportunity for someone with an interest or background in marketing, communications, public relations, social media, or content creation to make a meaningful contribution to a local nonprofit.

Working alongside the GGN Board and other volunteers, the Chair will help develop a consistent voice and engaging presence across GGN's communication channels.

Preference will be given to Northbrook residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing Strategy: Develop and guide GGN's marketing and communications strategy to increase awareness, engagement, and community participation.
• Social Media: Oversee GGN's social media presence, including Facebook and LinkedIn, and develop engaging content that promotes our mission, programs, and initiatives.
• Email Communications: Help manage and develop GGN's email newsletter and communications to subscribers.
• Branding & Messaging: Maintain consistent organizational branding, messaging, and visual identity across communication channels.
• Content Creation: Develop or coordinate graphics, promotional materials, event announcements, photography, and other content.
• Website: Help maintain and improve GGN's website to ensure information is current, accessible, and engaging.
• Community Outreach: Identify creative ways to grow GGN's audience, attract new members and volunteers, and increase community participation.
• Committee Leadership: Build and coordinate a small team of volunteers to support marketing and communications activities.

What We're Looking For

• An interest in environmental sustainability and community engagement.
• Experience or interest in marketing, communications, public relations, social media, graphic design, or content creation.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Creativity and the ability to develop engaging content for different audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively while taking initiative and ownership of projects.
• Enthusiasm for helping a local nonprofit grow its reach and impact.

Time Commitment & Benefits

This is a volunteer leadership position with a flexible time commitment. The Chair will participate in periodic board and committee meetings and coordinate communications activities with other GGN volunteers.

This is an opportunity to:

• Take on a meaningful leadership role in a growing local nonprofit.
• Help shape the GGN public identity and communications strategy.
• Apply your professional skills toward a cause that benefits the community.
• Connect with environmentally-minded residents, organizations, and community leaders.
• Make a tangible contribution to local sustainability efforts.

Interested?

If you're interested in helping Go Green Northbrook grow its voice, visibility, and community impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Help us tell the story of sustainability in Northbrook!