Graphic Designer (Part Time) (Extended Temporary)

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Office of Sustainability

https://sustainability.arizona.edu/

Main Campus

Tucson, AZ USA

The University of Arizona Office of Sustainability seeks a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our team as a part time Graphic Designer. Our communications reach a wide audience, including students, alumni, faculty, staff, University administrators, and other campus and community partners. This position will foster effective communication with students and staff on joint projects and work closely with the Sustainability Communications Coordinator to create graphic design elements such as rack cards, social media posts, event flyers, posters, and other digital communications to help increase visibility of the Office of Sustainability on campus. The optimal candidate will help oversee in-bound and outbound digital communications, and the development, production, and dissemination of marketing and communications to internal and external constituents.

This is a Part Time Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

This position will allow for flexible/hybrid work arrangements within Arizona.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Create Multimedia Marketing Materials:

• Develop original imagery and templates for our social media platforms - primarily Instagram and Facebook - and using design and aesthetics to increase social media engagement.
• Edit/optimize photographs in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or similar platform.
• Design and build a wide variety of cross-platform materials, including but not limited to digital, printed, and other end executions as needed.
• Assist in the development of multimedia projects in collaboration with other staff and students.
• Edit, compress, digitize, process, catalog, store, distribute, and duplicate visual materials, data, and programs.
• Use graphic design software including CanvaPro, Adobe InDesign and /or Illustrator to produce graphic art and visual materials for promotion, advertisement, packaging, and informative materials through a variety of media outlets.

Maintain Internal Communications:

• Attend weekly Central Communications meeting with the Sustainability Communications Coordinator and student employees.
• Maintain regular email and phone communication with supervisor and students on team.
• Regularly communicate with other Office of Sustainability staff and students to help create graphic design projects that support all branches of the Office.

Miscellaneous Job Duties:

• Assist in event photography, photo/video editing as needed.
• Assist in maintaining and editing the Office of Sustainability website as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to help create and adhere to social media posting calendars, meet deadlines, and juggle multiple competing projects and priorities.
• A general understanding of and/or interest in sustainability, climate change, and/or social justice.

Non-Exempt

Part Time

25

0.625

Fiscal

Communication and Marketing

Yes - Full Benefits

DOE

hourly rate

4

OC1

Multimedia

Communications & Marketing

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

1

6/5/2023

6/25/2024

Kendall Sternberg
kendallsternberg@arizona.edu

5/23/2023

Yes

Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

In the Additional Document section, please attach a portfolio with 4-6 examples of your strongest graphic design work. Please include work that is both for social media and other work that was not intended for social media.

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.