REQUIREMENTSSOFTWARE SKILLS

Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE

Social Media, Website Management, Mailchimp

GRAPHIC DESIGNER QUALIFICATIONS:

BFA in Graphic Design preferred, related degree(s) considered Proven graphic designing experience Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Professionalism regarding time, costs and deadlines Creativity, Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Ability to accept and act on commentary and criticism regarding your work Ability to interact, communicate present ideas, and work effectively within a cross-departmental team Working as part of a team with printers, photographers, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists Basic photography knowledge, ability to take photos for any type of materials needed (postcards - social media - playbills...)

Responsible for creating design solutions with high impact that consistently elevate the visual brand of the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.

REPORTS TO: Director of Development and Community Relations

CLASSIFICATION: Part Time Hourly

COMPENSATION Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and hours worked Part Time position 30 hours a week Parking Provided Season Theatre Membership provided. SEE PAGE 2 FOR RESPONSIBILITIES

POSITION: GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PUBLICATIONS / SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

POSITION: GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PUBLICATIONS / SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIESInvolves managing more than one design job at a time and allocating the relevant amount of time according to the value of the job. Typical activities include.

PLAYBILL DESIGN/AD MANAGEMENT - Create and manage large scale playbill ( on average 56 page document ) 8 playbills per year - Collect wide range of content and translate into creation of playbill - Manage deadlines with Directors/Stage Managers for content - Manage ad placements in playbill and communication with trade parters - Work with printer on deadline/quotes /delivery - Manage proofing system to ensure no mistakes

CIVIC MATERIALS - Creation of wide range of branded materials such as : season art, advertisements, brochures, xstands, postcards, envelopes, bookmarks, posters, window clings, development materials, school materials - Creation/management/print quoting of large scale printing/mailing projects - Scheduling and management of the headshots and promotional photos - Pull mailing lists/ work with printers on proper mail list editing

WEB MANAGEMENT - Create, develop and manage content for organizations web presence (requires working with content management software) - Coordinate web projects across departments - Maintain a consistent look and feel throughout all web properties - Working with a cross-departmental team, maintain and develop the master content calendar for all web properties - Copyedit and proofread all web content - Track and report on all site metrics

EBLAST CREATION/MANAGEMENT (MAILCHIMP) - Create eblast campaigns for all aspects of the theatre ( shows, development, school ) - Collect and proof read content - Manage email lists and importing to Mailchimp - Analyze campaigns, always trying to maximize results

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT (FACEBOOK - TWITTER - INSTAGRAM) - Create, curate, and manage all published content (images, video and written) to reach Civics ideal customers. - Monitor, listen and respond to users in a Social way - Conduct online advocacy and open stream for cross-promotions. - Develop and expand outreach efforts. - Oversee design (ie: Facebook Timeline cover, profile pic, thumbnails, ads, landing pages, Twitter profile) - Design, create and manage promotions and Social ad campaigns. - Compile report for management showing results (ROI). - Monitor trends in Social Media tools, applications, channels, design and strategy. - Report notable threats to appropriate management. - Analyze campaigns and translate data into recommendations and plans for revising the Social Media campaigns, always trying to maximize results - Civic Theatre awareness on community event calendars

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified, and may change at the discretion of the incumbents manager/supervisor.

SEE PAGE 2 FOR RESPONSIBILITIES

POSITION: GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PUBLICATIONS / SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

RESUMES ACCEPTED THROUGH AUG 30Submit sample of design work with resume and cover letter

No phone calls - Send items to Nbrozek@grct.org / Jritsema@grct.org