What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing & Graphic Design Specialist position at Grand Forks Park District?
Company Description
The Grand Forks Park District enhances lives through its parks, facilities and staff members, all guided by a Board of Commissioners, mission and values.
Our Mission
The mission of the Grand Forks Park District is to provide the best parks, programs, facilities, forestry services and other services possible to promote a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle for all citizens of Grand Forks.
Join Our Team
The Grand Forks Park District, along with Choice Health & Fitness, Kings Walk Golf Course & Lincoln Golf Course, is seeking a creative, strategic-thinking, and organized marketing professional for the full-time, benefitted position of Marketing & Graphic Design Specialist to join our awesome marketing team.
Job Summary
The Marketing & Graphic Design Specialist will be responsible for marketing promotions, graphic design, signage, and online presence for the Grand Forks Park District and its entities, King’s Walk Golf Course, Lincoln Golf Course, Choice Health & Fitness, and the Grand Forks Parks & Recreation Foundation. The position will assist in graphically designing and maintaining promotional materials; coordinating video shoots and photo shoots; serves as a representative at community events and committees; and be responsible for updating all organizational websites and other marketing / project software systems. This position is part of the marketing team which executes all marketing activities for the Grand Forks Park District, recreational programs, special events, King’s Walk Golf Course, Lincoln Golf Course, Choice Health & Fitness and the Grand Forks Parks & Recreation Foundation.
Qualifications
- A four-year undergraduate degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, or a related field - or an equivalent in experience required.
- Two or more years of professional experience in Graphic Design and/or Marketing field required.
- Must be skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Experience in graphic design and the design of creative advertisements required.
- Strong understanding of the printing process and specifications is required.
- Experience in social media, online, and email marketing required.
- Experience in photography/videography strongly preferred.
- Experience using Wordpress website software strongly preferred.
- Strong oral and creative copywriting skills required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record.