Publications Coordinator, General Federation of Women's Clubs, Washington, DC

Publications Coordinator

Posted on: August 11, 2014
Posted by: General Federation of Women's Clubs
Employment type: Full-time
Salary range: 34,000 - 37,000
Benefits: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance; employer matching retirement benefits; paid holiday, vacation, and sick days; and more
Job location: Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC

Job Summary

The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC), a nonprofit, volunteer service organization, is seeking a talented and dedicated Publications Coordinator to steer the design of the organization's external and internal digital and print communications materials. Reporting directly to the Communications Director, the Publications Coordinator produces engaging, high-quality designs for a variety of publications and digital platforms, including a bi-monthly magazine, social media, brochures, logos, and the transition to a redesigned website. S/he is also responsible for working collaboratively with staff and will take a lead role in the transition of the organization's magazine from print to digital.

Primary Responsibilities

• Produces high-quality designs for a variety of publications and digital platforms.
• Provides lead layout design on bi-monthly GFWC Clubwoman Magazine.
• Will assist in the transition of GFWC Clubwoman Magazine from print to digital.
• Assists with production, distribution, and management of organization's publications, communications, and materials.
• Supports and maintains organization website.
• Coordinates and executes post-production checklist.
• Develops and maintains design standards for the organization, and updates style guide as necessary.
• Stays up-to-date with the latest design techniques and software.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned. 

Professional Experience 

• Leading design projects from concept through completion.
• Experience with multipage documents such as magazines and brochures.
• Interactive digital design, including web graphics, e-newsletters, infographics, and other digital publications.
• Image sourcing through stock image websites.
• Junior-level graphic design experience, production, project coordination, and desktop publishing. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• One to three years of related experience, preferably at a nonprofit organization.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, standard CMS systems, and blog platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively.
• Highly resourceful, flexible, entrepreneurial, with an excellent work ethic and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work in an environment where each employee assumes multiple responsibilities.
• Team-focused and willing to assist other departments as needed.
• Commitment to team-based brainstorming, planning, and decision-making.
• Enthusiasm for volunteer service and an interest in community
• development initiatives.

How to Apply

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Send your cover letter, resume, portfolio/link to an online portfolio, and salary requirements to PR@GFWC.org with Publications Coordinator as the subject. Please note: Applications that do not include salary requirements will not be considered.

Graphic Designer/Web-Based Content Developer, Center for Social Innovation, Needham Heights, MA

Graphic Designer/Web-Based Content Developer

Posted on: March 25, 2013
Application deadline: April 29, 2013
Posted by: Center for Social Innovation

DESCRIPTION

The Center for Social Innovation is a woman-owned small business that develops, tests, and disseminates creative solutions to complex social problems. Through research and evaluation, training, technical assistance, and web-based communications, the Center for Social Innovation (C4) brings theory to the streets, applying the knowledge of best practices to real world settings. With this support, service providers are better able to address the challenges they face every day.

C4SI is seeking a Graphic Designer/Web-based Content Developer for 40 hours per week (full-time). The Graphic Designer/Web-based Content Developer serves as a team member to produce digital and print media in reports, promotional documents, and online and face-to-face training activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Work within an integrated team to support content development and design.

-Manage multiple projects.

-Work directly with clients to identify design needs.

-Edit, produce, and integrate media into a range of software programs including Flash, VoiceThread, Course Management Software, and a company database.

-Build timeline-based animations as well as write/edit Actionscript 3.

-Use 508-compliance best practices in all design work.

REQUIREMENTS

-At least two years of formal design education.

-At least two years of design and project management experience. Three years preferred.

-Proficiency in Flash CS5, HTML, (HTML 5 preferred), CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks.

-Accuracy and attention to detail.

-Able to communicate effectively about design and multi-media technology concepts.

-Able to work well with other personnel, independently and with direction.

-Strong written and verbal communication skills.

-Experience with branding, identity development, logo, and prototyping preferred.

People from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and lived experiences of homelessness and recovery are encouraged to apply. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume to Jayne Samuda at jcsamuda@center4si.com