CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Why join us?

Discover a rewarding career where you can find both personal and professional fulfillment while aligning your values with your work. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by aiding individuals in overcoming addiction. We pride ourselves on being an organization that values you and strives to be an employer of choice, fostering a vibrant culture that promotes teamwork and professional growth. Your voice matters here; we actively listen to and value our employees' thoughts, allowing you to be part of organizational decisions. At Gateway Foundation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are principles that we embrace in every community we serve. Join Gateway Foundation today and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

The Chief Marketing Officer is responsible for:

• Designs and executes campaigns that create demand for Gateway products and services.

• Oversees the online and social media content creation and deployment for the organization.

• Oversees the operations of the sales department.

• Coordinates and plans the organizations external and some internal communications.

• Oversees contractors providing services for Marketing, Advertising, and Communications.

• Develops competitive positioning, branding, and corporate messaging strategies.

• Identifies new or underserved markets and develops targeted advertising channels, campaigns, or events and promotions.

• Creates, develops and approves brochures, handouts, or other forms of marketing collateral.

• Sets campaign performance standards and tracks progress against expectations.

• Leads and directs work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring,

• performance management, and termination.

• Supervision is often provided through a team of subordinate managers and/or directors.

• Collaborates with other members of the executive leadership team to align departmental strategy or direction with the overall goals of Gateway.

• Develops and operates spending within the marketing budget.

• Develops policies, practices and procedures that have a significant impact on Gateway.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communication, marketing, management or similar field; Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of professional marketing leadership experience, with a preference for experience in the area of healthcare, and especially behavioral health experience.

• Ability to develop and mentor others.

• Must have strong leadership skills.

• Ability to drive strategic direction.

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to influence others.

• Project management skills.

• Creativity and originality.

Compensation: $170K to $250K 

Physical Requirements: 

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment: 

• Office work environment, based in Chicago, Illinois.

• Travel to sites across the country may be required as we operate as a national organization.

Benefits at Gateway Foundation:

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match 
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and time off:

• 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.