Digital Marketing & Web Coordinator

Posted: February 7, 2026

Hours: Part-time contract position; 25-35 hours per month

Pay: $20/hr

About Guild Literary Complex
Guild Literary Complex is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and amplifying literary arts and writers throughout Chicago. We produce programs, events, and partnerships citywide, working with diverse communities to foster a vibrant literary ecosystem.

Position Overview
Guild Literary Complex is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Marketing & Web Coordinator to oversee our digital presence. This role will focus 60% on social media strategy with the other 40% on website management and execution. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills, design sensibility, and social media/marketing expertise to help the organization communicate effectively with its audiences and grow its reach. This contract role would report directly to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media & Digital Marketing (60%)

• Develop and execute a social media strategy includes creating copy across platform Instagram (posts, stories, reels), Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr. 
• Manage and create digital assets (Canva)—including graphics, videos, and other multimedia—aligned with the organization’s brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and programming staff to develop content and messaging that promotes the mission of the Guild Complex along with events and programs.
• Maintain social media analytics and reporting to guide strategy and engagement.
• Assist in creating and maintaining documentation for marketing processes and workflows.
• Monitor trends, recommend new digital tools or platforms, and implement best practices in digital engagement.

Website (40%)

• Serve as the primary manager of the Guild’s website, managing technical infrastructure, user experience, and design/UX improvements.
• Serve as liaison with an external WordPress maintenance service to implement updates, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance as needed.
• Ensure brand guidelines are applied consistently across the website.
• Oversee SEO strategy to improve site visibility and search rankings.
• Manage content updates, basic site administration, and ensure the website remains a dynamic and engaging platform for Guild’s programs and events.
• Track website analytics, generate reports, and recommend optimizations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing content in WordPress or a similar website platform (e.g., Wix), including basic troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of SEO best practices and website analytics tools.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr).
• Design skills (Canva preferred).
• Some photography experience (optional).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently but collaboratively in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

How To Apply:

Please submit your resume to executivedirector@guildcomplex.org.