Communications / Creative Services Associate
Job | Posted 12 days ago
Position Areas
Instructional Support
Description
This position will work at our Cedar Rapids center, 40 hours / week year round. Full-time benefits with a starting wage range of $16.90 - $17.95 per hour. Benefits
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Job Summary
This position supports Grant Wood AEA’s Communications and Creative Services initiatives, contributing to the delivery of high-quality video, print production, and graphic design services that help partner school districts meet their communication goals.
Qualifications
- AA degree in marketing, public relations, graphic design or communications required, with at least two years of related experience preferred
- Knowledge, experience and demonstrated aptitude with multi-media communications including video and graphic design.
Essential Functions
- Collaborates with the Communications Specialist to create communication materials for partnering school districts, including videos, newsletters, and social media graphics.
- Prepare and optimize files for print production.
- Operate and maintain large-format printing equipment for posters, banners, and displays.
- On-site travel to school districtsfor video recording and print installation.
Additional Responsibilities
- Participates in projects to support the Agency’s mission, goals and priorities.
- Demonstrates self-discipline and initiative to produce high-quality, organized and dependable results.
- Conveys a positive and professional image to staff and public.
- Provides a high degree of customer service.
- Follows policies, procedures, standards and rules of the Agency and industry which includes, but is not limited to, developing and maintaining proper and adequate records and documentation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive, customer-oriented working relationships with staff and community.
- Flexibility to work as a team member or independently as appropriate.
- Ability to think critically about situations, proactively anticipate and address challenges, and troubleshoot when issues arise.
- Proficient in video editing software with a strong understanding of capturing quality video footage.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate understanding for sensitive situations.
- Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
- Experience with pre-press file prep and large-format printing preferred.
- Eagerness to learn.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel between sites served with a valid driver’s license.
- Normal, routine levels of bending, carrying, lifting, climbing, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking, including ability to lift and install printed materials as needed.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate all equipment needed to complete assigned responsibilities.