Marketing Coordinator

Gaijin, Chef Paul Virant’s okonomiyaki restaurant in the West Loop, is now interviewing for a part-time marketing coordinator. This is a new position within the company and a great opportunity to grow as we grow. Combination of on-site work and work from home. 15 to 20 hours per week, with the possibility of more hours in the future. The marketing coordinator will be responsible for: *Social media: content development, posting, engagement, responding to inquiries, monitoring, influencer outreach (including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter) *Website updates (Squarespace experience a plus) *Public relations: creating and executing a PR plan, developing and maintaining relationships with local and national media contacts, writing and distributing press releases, sending pitches *Digital advertising: creating and executing ad plan/calendar *Email marketing (Mailchimp experience a plus) *Outreach to neighbors (residents and businesses) and various community organizations *Monitoring of and responding to reviews from guests *Graphic design and printing coordination (working knowledge of InDesign a plus) *Job postings to various job boards at the direction of management team *With management team, brainstorm ideas for increasing sales and improving the guest experience *Weekly roundup of notable reviews and social and press mentions for management team *Regular reporting of digital ad performance, social media and website stats *Additional administrative duties as needed to assist management team Because this is a new position, we are seeking someone who is excited about developing this role from the ground up and putting plans and processes in place.