Environmental Works Community Design Center is seeking a part-time ( /- 20hrs per week) Graphic Designer/Social Media Specialist to be a member of our team with opportunities for growth within our non-profit organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

The person in this position will work closely with the Community Relations Manager and Executive Director of the organization. This position will assist in the day-to-day graphic & marketing tasks, which requires the ability to multitask, be a self-starter, and to collaborate well with a variety of people.

• Provide graphic design and marketing support to our Community Relations team.

  • Creating graphics and maintain brand standards in a variety of medium

  • Assisting in laying out a high volume of proposals

  • Providing graphic support to the architecture staff (wayfinding, posters, presentations, etc)

  • Supporting social media content creation and

  • Assisting with external events & marketing events (Trade Shows, Career Fairs, etc)

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• 3 years of post-secondary education or experience in related field such as visual communications, marketing, graphic design.

• The ability to coordinate with multiple staff and work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Detail-oriented, able to prioritize and perform various tasks in a timely manner

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

SOFTWARE PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator

• Microsoft Office Suite

DESIRABLE QUALITIES INCLUDE:

Knowledge of and experience in photography, experiential design, proposal creation & copywriting is a plus. Self-motivation with a desire to learn more and share learning experiences in a collaborative atmosphere. The ability to speak multiple languages is a plus.

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Salary range for this position: $28-$32/hr depending on experience

• Base Medical, Vision, Disability and Life insurance are 100% employer paid for employee only coverage. Where available, plan upgrades and dependent coverage are paid by the employee.

• Voluntary Dental coverage

• PTO – our time off benefit is lumped into one accrual (including sick, vacation, and holiday) and can be used at the employee’s discretion. PTO accrues at a rate of .1 hour of PTO for every hour worked which is equivalent to 5 weeks (208 hours) of PTO per year based on a 40-hour work week. Up to 120 hours can be carried over each year.

• 403b Retirement with 3% match after one year of employment

• Continuing Education support

• Professional memberships are paid at 75%.

• Flexible work location and hours

• Orca pass paid in full

• Achieved JUST Certification (version 1.0) per the Living Future Institute.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Please email the following items to contactus@eworks.org

• Cover letter-PDF- Cover letter should answer the following questions:

  • Our projects benefit from the diverse professional and personal experiences of our staff. What is unique about your approach as a professional/designer

  • We are continually working to further equity and inclusion in our office and larger community through our work. How would you support this effort?

  • What about our work and organization intrigues you?

  • Describe your personal goals and interest in this role

• Resume- PDF format

• Portfolio- PDF or Weblink- Minimum of 3 projects. Please provide examples of high content layout, illustration/digital illustration, previous work in social media, and/or experience with branding/maintaining brand standards