Description

Graphic Designer (Community Relations/Marketing Assistant)

Purpose: To assist the Community Relations Department with graphic arts, community relations, and publications.

Reports to: Community Relations Manager

Pay Level: 5

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

MARKETING/DESIGN/BRAND

• Deliver bold, modern designs that reflect the Co-op’s values while maintaining established brand guidelines.
• Conceptualize, plan, and create compelling marketing materials for all external print and digital needs.
• Work within established timelines for a variety of projects and implement feedback to meet deadlines.
• Participate in cross-departmental collaboration and coordination in the creation and delivery of materials.
• Provide design support for internal communication needs, including flyers, reports, publications, forms, and presentation decks.
• Liaison with printers and other external vendors and understand best practices.
• Adhere to a high standard of project and file organization.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, cohesive store image.
• Assist with the development, coordination, and communication of Co-op events.

WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA/DIGITAL

• Assist with monitoring and updating the Co-op website (Wordpress).
• Manage SEO and accessibility.
• Assist in the design and layout of the Co-op website.
• Assist in maintaining in-store digital tv display signage and menus.
• Create eNews (MailChimp) and social media posts and graphics as needed.
• Assist in the creation of Zoom meeting materials, including building custom CSS/HTML-based emails.
• Create and set up digital ads on Google and social media platforms.
• Pull and analyze analytics reports.
• Assist in the budgeting of digital advertising as needed.

PHOTOGRAPHY

• Take product photographs, provide postproduction image retouching and additional image manipulation for print- and digital-ready photographs.
• Attend Co-op events and take photographs.

OTHER

• Assist in proofreading.
• Assist in the maintenance of co-op documents, archives, and resource material.
• Assist with donations and sponsorships as needed by the marketing manager, including follow-up with groups/organizations, coordination of donation checks or items, and proper record-keeping for department use and future reference.
• Create templates in Microsoft, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as needed.
• Set up phone recordings as needed.
• Collect monthly billing statements for digital platforms.

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A strong grasp of graphic fundamentals, layout, color, and typography.
• Expert level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Acrobat), Word, and Excel.
• Manage multiple projects with accuracy and attention to detail and reprioritize in an ever-changing environment.
• Comfortable working with all industry-standard file types and delivery methods.
• Experience with website management, familiarity with CSS/HTML and technical requirements for website files, and familiarity with technical requirements for social media images.
• Working understanding of photography equipment, lighting, and DSLR cameras.
• Basic knowledge of video creation and editing.
• Experience and comfort with customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and do event set-ups.
• Must be available for Co-op events as scheduled.
• Ability to follow the safety policies and procedures of Hunger Mountain Co-op.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to customers, vendors, and co- workers.
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication are essential.

The responsibilities listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.