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Volunteers of America - Dakotas · 3 weeks ago

Graphic Design and Events Specialist

Sioux Falls, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Volunteers of America - Dakotas is seeking a Graphic Design and Events Specialist to enhance their marketing and communication efforts. This role involves designing graphics for various mediums, maintaining the agency's website, and assisting in event planning and execution to support the organization's mission.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Create designs, concepts and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts, maintaining brand standards

Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy and select style and size of type

Maintain the agency website for communicating to the general public, potential employees, donors and clients

Plan content and maintain agency social media pages

Plan, design, and prepare internal/external newsletters

Coordinate production of and order all business cards and promotional materials (brochures, capital campaign materials, program materials)

Assist in coverage for vendor booths

Create and give presentations as requested

Track and analyze media coverage of events

Supervise production of all print and electronic materials

Identify target market and ensure content and design of materials fit the audience

Coordinate content and list (email or address) deadlines, and communicate to appropriate staff

Assist with Kingdom Resource team initiatives/efforts

Assist Managing Director and Executive Team in planning, preparation and execution of events including Rise & Shine, 1896 Society, special drives, and recognition opportunities

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteGraphic DesignEvent PlanningSearch Engine OptimizationEmail MarketingCanvaCRM SystemsWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Required

An associate's degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations and a minimum of two years related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Perform work accurately

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other design tools

Familiarity with platforms like Constant Contact or CRM systems

Search Engine Optimization, email marketing basics

Valid driver's license and possess reliable transportation

Must be able to work flexible hours

Ability to Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend on a daily basis

Capability to Lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 lbs on a regular basis