Marketing and Communications Director

Director of Marketing and Communications

Department: Administration

FSLA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Reports To: General Manager and Chief Operating Officer

Supervises: Communications Manager (1)

Glen View Club is searching for an experienced candidate with a successful track record of accomplishment, leadership, and high‑level communications management experience in a busy multi‑sports or event environment. The candidate will be an integral and critical part of the senior leadership team at our historic Private Members’ Club, which is renowned for its first‑class membership, facilities, quality work environment, and focus on never ending approach to continuous improvement for its membership and employees.

Glen View Club is a historic cornerstone of Chicago’s North Shore, blending timeless tradition with modern amenities to create a premier private club experience. Founded in 1897, Glen View Club is one of the nation’s oldest country clubs, steeped in history and known for its role in shaping golf in the United States. Nestled in the charming Village of Golf, Illinois, the Club offers a unique retreat just minutes from downtown Chicago, featuring a rich heritage, a vibrant membership, and a commitment to excellence in service and amenities.

At the heart of Glen View Club is its celebrated golf course, originally designed by Richard Leslie in 1897 and later refined by the legendary Donald Ross and William S. Flynn. The course is renowned for its layout, blending natural beauty with strategic challenges, and has played host to significant golf events, including the U.S. Open, the U.S. Amateur, the inaugural Western Open and Western Amateur Championships.

The Club will host the Western Am again in 2030.

Beyond golf, Glen View Club offers a wide range of amenities to cater to its members’ diverse interests. The Club features a state‑of‑the‑art racquet sports facilities with tennis, paddle, and pickleball, along with skeet shooting, on‑site accommodation, and skating to ensure year‑round opportunities for recreation and social engagement. Our beautiful ‘Tudor Style’ clubhouse serves as the social hub, offering an elegant yet welcoming atmosphere for private dining, special events, and popular long‑standing member gatherings.

The Director of Marketing and Communications is responsible for overseeing all internal and external Club communications and brand management. They will lead the development and execution of the Club’s annual communications plan, brand identity, print and digital assets, and continually seek new and innovative ways to reach and engage members and team members through various communications channels.

• Live our values and foster a positive work environment.
• Build strong relationships with fellow managers and members to support collaboration, communication, and problem‑solving across the Club.
• Provide leadership to the Communications Department.
• Create, develop, and implement an annual marketing and communications plan for our membership, coordinating with several HODs, Executives, Board, and Committees.
• Manage department workflow and production schedule to meet deadlines; coordinate with department leaders to meet needs.
• Oversee the design, editing, production, and distribution of all internal and occasional external Club communications (Newsletters, menus, posters, events etc.).
• Develop and manage brand standards, including a shared Style Guide; maintain consistent messaging to Glen View Club’s standards across all mediums.
• Stay abreast of new and innovative communication strategies; utilize data to improve reach, effectiveness, and engagement of communications.
• Work as an in‑house designer for Club print and digital marketing and communications materials, including logos, menus, newsletters, recruitment materials, training guides, presentation templates, informational sheets and booklets, email templates, survey templates, and posters/signage.
• Keep up‑to‑date on current Club systems.
• Provide the principal drive for updates and development of our website and mobile app.
• Create, edit, and proof executive communications.
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