Graphic Design & Marketing Specialist

description

general statement of job

this is the first of three levels in the marketing series. Incumbents support the marketing efforts of the assigned department or function by summarizing customer statistics, developing marketing materials and/or participating in department events. Responsibilities may include writing and editing copy for websites; updating websites; coordinating interns and/or volunteers; writing scripts and press releases; summarizing customer statistics; providing service information to customers;

and maintaining records of marketing efforts and results.

please note: in addition to a completed application, this position requires a resume to be attached to the application. Applications failing to attach the required resume will not be considered. This position will remain open through february 11, or until filled.

essential functions:

• drafts a variety of presentations, publications, and marketing materials, which may include writing and editing copy for websites; updating websites; writing scripts and press releases; summarizing customer statistics; updating news information; creating and modifying graphics; and performing related activities.
• creates social media content using images, video, and text to entice the public to participate in our events.
• assists department divisions with the design and development of creative branding of events and programming support.
• edits and proofs publications and communication materials to ensure content meets established design criteria.
• maintains records of marketing efforts.
• collects and summarizes marketing and advertising statistics.
• provides customer service, which may include responding to a variety of inquiries and collaborating with customers to determine event needs.
• performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

minimum education and training

education and experience

• high school diploma or ged equivalent.
• one (1) year of experience in graphic design, visual communication, marketing, communications, or a related field.

license and certifications

• possession of a valid driver's license.

minimum qualifications and standards required

knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• knowledge of marketing principles and practices.
• graphic design principles and software applications.
• publications development techniques and practices.
• proper use of the english language.
• recordkeeping principles.
• customer service principles.
• adobe creative suite or similar design software.
• basic statistical methods.
• computers and related software applications.

• skill in providing exceptional customer service.
• using computers and related software applications.
• monitoring budgets.
• developing promotional materials.
• prioritizing and assigning work.
• communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange information and to receive work direction.

physical requirements

the work is sedentary and may require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, including the human body. The following physical abilities are required:

• feeling: perceiving attributes of objects by touch (fingertips).
• fingering: typing or working with fingers.
• grasping: applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• hearing: perceiving sounds at normal levels, with or without correction.
• mental acuity: making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• reaching: extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• repetitive motion: substantial movements of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• speaking: clear spoken communication of information and instructions.
• standing: for sustained periods.
• walking: moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
• visual ability: sufficient to prepare/analyze data, view a computer terminal, and read extensively.