Application deadline is March 29, 2024. The successful applicant is anticipated to begin employment on June 3, 2024.

This is a part time, in-person position, working an average of 29.5 hours/per week. Paid time off is provided. (Health benefits are not provided with this position).

In addition to uploading a resume and cover letter, each applicant must send to two print samples and two online design samples to lpace@mtlebanon.org. Design samples may be attached in .pdf format or provided via a link to an online portfolio. 

Reports To: Public Information Officer 

Gives Direction To: Graphic Designer, Photographers, Videographers, Online Editorial Staff

FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)

Nature of Work

Professional creative position of an independent nature requires close collaboration/supervision and sharing of responsibilities with another designer, as well as regular communication and cooperation with the editorial and advertising staffs. 

Essential Job Functions

• Team lead for design group to ensure consistent branding and high quality of municipal print/online communications
• Designs print/online products for public information office, as well as for other departments as needed
• Coordinates and/or produces municipal photography and videography, including interacting with the public
• Prepares, corrects, and approves files for printing
• Designs print and online advertising
• Processes files for websites and designs pages and posts in WordPress
• Serves on planning team for municipal special events
• Creates support materials for municipal campaigns/special events
• Creates infographics/flowcharts to explain complex topics
• Keeps abreast of trends in design and emerging software solutions
• Communicates with all members of staff in a proactive manner
• Attends editorial meetings

Other Job Functions

• Serves as liaison with printer and IT.
• Maintains digital archive of photographs, ads and editorial
• Maintains photo budget

• Performs all other work assigned

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong sense of how design/photography relate to editorial content
• Experience taking and editing photographs
• Comprehensive knowledge of graphic design principles
• Knowledge and experience with print, online and social media platforms
• Knowledge of web design using WordPress
• Ability to prepare and format digital files for press
• Expertise with Mac OS, Microsoft 360 and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Acrobat)
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in an open “newsroom” environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects under deadline pressure
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team under tight deadlines

Required Education, Training & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in design or fine arts (or equivalent degree based on coursework)
• Prior experience in magazine design, layout and production preferred
• Prior design experience with websites and other online communications

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• The essential job duties require working in person, including in person interaction with municipal employees, vendors and residents. T
• The employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time; move inside the office, and travel to other locations out of the office; reach and operate equipment.
• Must possess the visual acuity to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, operate a computer terminal,

The above job description reflects the general information deemed necessary to convey the primary functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent to the position.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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RESUMES, COVER LETTERS AND DESIGN SAMPLES CAN ALSO BE RECEIVED AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 710 WASHINGTON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228, ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES. 

Mt. Lebanon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment based on competence, merit, performance, and business needs. We are committed to valuing the diversity of all individuals without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other classification protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for the needs of qualified applicants with disabilities will be made upon request to the Human Resource Office at 412-343-3625 or jaquino@mtlebanon.org.