[Hiring] Marketing Specialist @Resource Innovations

Role Description

Resource Innovations is seeking a Marketing Specialist to support utility energy efficiency programs on our growing team in Chicago. In this role, you will coordinate campaign timelines, customer communications, outreach materials, and event support for programs that help customers participate in energy-saving offerings.

Are you a proactive communicator who thrives on thoroughness, detail, and keeping work organized when multiple projects and priorities are in play? As a Marketing Specialist supporting energy efficiency programs, you’ll help coordinate campaign plans, track deliverables, draft and route customer communications, and keep project details moving across internal and external teams.

You’ll collaborate with program delivery teams, clients, contractors, creative partners, and outreach partners to coordinate marketing campaigns, customer emails, website and social updates, presentations, direct mail, event signage, and meeting materials. You’ll play a hands-on role in managing project requests and timelines, asking the right questions, and making sure deliverables are clear, timely, and aligned with evolving program needs. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, resourceful, and highly organized in balancing multiple perspectives and priorities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, project coordination, or client communication roles
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Requirements

• Proactive mindset with strong organizational skills. You take initiative, ask clarifying questions, and follow through without needing significant oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, keeping tasks on track while coordinating with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, clients, or partner organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook/Teams.
• Willingness to quickly learn new tools and systems, familiarity with project management tools like Wrike, Smartsheet, Salesforce, or Campaign Monitor is a plus.
• Ability to travel locally up to 10% of the time (primarily within the Chicagoland area for meetings and events).
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications for the position.
• Compensation range for the base salary for this position is $55,000-$65,000.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits and additional supplemental offerings.