ORGANIZATION
Chicago Humanities connects people to the ideas that shape and define us and promotes the lifelong exploration of what it means to be human. Chicago Humanities fosters curiosity, celebrates creativity, explores the boundaries of contemporary knowledge and culture, and challenges us to see ourselves and the world anew. Collaborating with nearly 40 of Chicago’s major cultural and educational institutions, Chicago Humanities produces over 100 events annually and partners with nearly 40 venues around Chicago, as well as stewards a vibrant online home for the humanities. Chicago Humanities has an international reputation for innovation and creativity, featuring an exceptional roster of writers, scholars, performers, and visual artists in its programs and online.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Chicago Humanities is looking for a creative, curious, and organized Marketing Coordinator to help bring our programs to audiences across Chicago. You’ll be part of a collaborative, fast-moving marketing team that promotes conversations with leading writers, artists, thinkers, and changemakers.
This is a part-time, hybrid position that will report to the Digital Marketing Manager. You’ll support the day-to-day-operations of the marketing team and assist with:
- Maintaining and updating the Chicago Humanities website, including program pages, ticketing pages, images, copy, and other content
- Drafting engaging content for social media, email, the website, and other marketing channels; providing occasional on-site social media coverage at our events
- Scheduling and managing social media content to help grow our digital audiences
- Drafting copywriting that makes people want to click, read, and buy a ticket
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with websites or content management systems. Proficiency in using Wagtail and/or TN Express Web (TNEW) preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
- A strong, lively writer with excellent attention to detail
- Familiarity with social media, email marketing, and digital content
- Creativity and an instinct for what makes compelling content
WORK LOCATION
Chicago Humanities maintains a collaborative and congenial environment. We work in a hybrid model, requiring in-person Tuesdays and Thursdays at our River North office. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays allow remote work; exceptions might occur based on organizational and/or departmental needs. While working remotely, you can access a laptop computer and a $50 per month stipend to offset home internet and personal phone expenses.
COMPENSATION AND HOURS
This is a part-time position that pays $25/hr for an average of 25 hours per week.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESS, AND INCLUSION
Chicago Humanities is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace where all employees and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in our departments, programs, and policies. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
TO APPLY
Please submit your application here, including resume and cover letter (please submit as PDFs). Applications are due by Friday, November 20, 2026.
If you need any accommodations completing this application, please email our Director of People and Culture, John Rooney at jrooney@chicagohumanities.org.
