Position Summary:
The Manager of Interactive Communications reports to the Director of Communications and is primarily responsible for all website content, including graphic presentations, at ravinia.org as well as Ravinia's online presence on our partners' websites--including those of other cultural organizations, corporate sponsors and media supporters. The proper candidate must have a working and ready knowledge of HTML, HTTP and XML, but this is a creative/marketing position, not an IT position, so proficiency in Photoshop and other Creative Suite programs will be highly prized. This position is responsible for the structure of the website and for keeping content fresh, exciting and up-to-date. This manager also creates other electronic communications including phone messages, e-newsletter, videos, email signatures, in-park slide shows and digital advertising.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare Ravinia's website for each new season, inputting and updating new concert information, policies and features. Work with Ravinia's Director of Information Technology on structural changes and Ravinia's Director of Communications on Creative changes
Keep Ravinia.org fresh and updated. Search the site for outdated and expired information, interfacing with colleagues to make sure we always have the most-up-to-date information posted in all areas of the site
Create e-newsletter (weekly in spring and summer/monthly in fall and winter). Maintain email distribution lists and delivery methods(currently through MailChimp). Note: Copy is provided
Oversee and increase Ravinia's presence on other websites (such as the cultural consortium donorth) and in new technologies
Work with the Associate Director, Creative to make effective digital advertising on media sites
Create marketing and informational slides for in-park video screens
Assist the communications department in creation of videos for online use
Create on-hold messages from provided scripts
Create graphically pleasing and informational email signatures with the department director

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Must thoroughly understand HTML, CSS, JavaScript and data driven websites. Familiarity with Content Delivery Networks, ASP.Net, and load-balanced server environments preferred
Must have strong graphic-arts sensibilities and design abilities
Must be able to work in a fast-past office environment. This is not a tele-commuting job
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including PhotoShop;an HTML editing software; Apple Keynote; a file-comparison software; and a mass-email interface software is highly desirable

Education and Experience:

Must have four-year college degree, preferably in communications, graphic design or a computer-related field of study
Must have three years experience in electronic media, preferably under marketing or public relations umbrella

Work Environment:
Embrace and actively support Ravinia’s culture of integrity, professionalism, collaboration, mutual respect, and customer focus.

Work effectively in a fast paced and intense customer focused environment that frequently requires employees at all levels to work evenings and weekends, especially during the summer Ravinia season.
This is a full-time, year-round position that will have seasonally intensive work periods. You may be required to perform tasks in evenings and on weekends.

Please submit cover letter and resume to:
webapp@ravinia.org
No phone calls, please.

Payroll and Benefits Manager

Department: Finance and Administration

Reports to: Associate Director of Finance

Position Summary:
Responsible for overseeing payroll and benefits and records administration for the organization. Oversees the renewal of benefit plans and all open enrollment for staff. Works closely with the Director of Human Resources on all on boarding and employee exits plans. Responsible for implementing improvements and upgrades to payroll. system. Administers the corporate insurance program and renewal process

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate flow of payroll data to and from departments, and provide data to Paylocity for all payrolls, including union payroll
Oversee the on boarding process for all new staff, including benefits, necessary background checks, and organizational information
Administer all employee benefit programs, including health and life insurance, cobra, pension, deferred compensation, worker’s compensation and unemployment
Monitor all changes in employment regulations and make sure employee posters, benefits forms, etc are upgraded regularly
Maintain accurate and current personnel records for all staff
Maintain vacation, sick and pto accurals
Serve as first point of contact for staff questions about payroll and benefits
Prepare and distribute all required communications related to payroll and benefits (e.g., W-2s, employment verification, benefits changes)
Administer all activity related to corporate insurance, i.e., property and general liability
Serve as point of contact workers comp auditor, insurance adjusters
Prepares related reporting for labor, benefits and corporate insurance
Maintain payroll and related accounts on General Ledger
Oversee upgrades and improvements to HR & payroll systems
Oversee the configuration to the payroll system and reporting
Work with the Director of Human Resources on all on boarding and special projects as assigned
Prepare departmental budgets forms for full-time staff costs
Work on other projects as assigned

Education, Skills Required:

Business or human resources-related degree, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
PHR certification preferred
A high degree of technical knowledge and extensive experience with payroll systems, including upgrading and improving payroll systems, preferably Paylocity
Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software.

Please submit cover letter and resumes to:
Sue Pateras
Associate Director of Finance
Ravinia Festival
418 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
financejobs@ravinia.org

No phone calls please.