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Visual Communications Associate
Location
United States
Posted
87 days ago
Salary
$67K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Visual Communications Associate
SURJ
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The SURJ Visual Communications Designer helps shape SURJ’s communication strategy with members and the general public by managing the organization’s visual brand. They support a wide range of communication efforts to members, donors, and the general public to promote a consistent look and feel to SURJ’s work. In particular, they work closely with the Digital Content Strategist to develop and implement a social media strategy to attract new members, shape online narratives, and tell the story of the organization. The Visual Communications Designer combines strong visual design chops with organizing instincts and cross-team collaboration to ensure the organization’s external brand aligns with our values and vision for change. The Visual Communications Designer reports to the Senior Communications Strategist, and provides support to general Communications Team tasks. This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific terms and conditions of employment are subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Primary Responsibilities - Priority 1: Visual Communications (70%) - Work with the Senior Communications Strategist to set a baseline for SURJ’s visual strategy and create a plan for cross-team implementation. - Collaborate with the Digital Content Strategist to create compelling visual content for SURJ’s social media pages to curate SURJ’s online identity, win campaigns, and drive our narratives. - Work with the Communications Director and Communications Team on visual content for earned media, training programs, and rapid response moments. - Work with the National and Grassroots Organizing Departments to design graphics for campaigns, membership drives, and member materials. - Work with the Development Department to create graphics for donor materials and campaigns. - Priority 2: General social media management (20%) - Support Digital Content Strategist in general social media management including posting, drafting copy, and responding to partner requests. - Work with the Communications Team to respond to rapid response political moments and timely online trends to grow our following and base. - As needed, organize online influencers to take action with SURJ. - Priority 3: Participate in SURJ team (10%) - Active and timely response on all communications (email, phone, texts, messaging apps). - Attend weekly virtual meetings with staff, members and allies. - Participate in and support preparation for in-person staff meetings, Leadership Team meetings, and other events as necessary. - Compliance with SURJ remote working policies and procedures (calendaring, availability online, response time to communications, receipts, etc.). Qualifications - At least 3 years professional graphic design experience, including both digital and print production. - Proven track record of creating high-impact, compelling visuals that resonate on social media. - A demonstrated ability to curate a brand identity that resonates with the values and politics of an organization. - Alignment with SURJ’s strategy and vision with a strong political orientation towards base building, campaigning, and long-haul organizing. - Experience working with grassroots leaders and building community in a social justice environment, and sensitivity to a broad range of races, class backgrounds, cultures, faiths, and identities. - Alignment with the core values and strategy of SURJ and a heart for organizing in white communities. - SURJ policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodation under federal, state, and local law. - While driving for work is unlikely, all those who drive for work must abide by our driving policy. Knowledge - Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva. - Strong understanding of visual storytelling and layout for digital and print designs. - Experience navigating competing interests, multiple stakeholders, conflicting rules, a range of possible solutions and other complex elements. Skills - Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to consult and coordinate among multiple teams to produce content that is engaging and powerful. - Excellent written and verbal communication with the skill and desire to write compelling digital content. - Solid time management skills. - Strong written communication skills. - Strong project management, planning and organizational skills. - Strong attention to detail. Abilities - Ability to communicate effectively about visual designs with specialists and non-specialists. - Ability to give and receive helpful, professional feedback, and iterate designs accordingly. - Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, and ability to work effectively as a member of the Comms Team and across departments. - Willingness to adjust hours to occasionally work on weekends or after hours based on rapid response moments. - Willingness to travel occasionally for campaigns and group meetings, up to six times per year. - Flexible - open to new ways of doing things and experimentation. - Reliable - follows through on what they said they are going to do. - Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Benefits - Annual Salary: $67,000. - Health, dental and vision insurance including available employer contribution toward spouse, children and family coverage. - 401K retirement plan with up to 6% employer match. - Twenty (20) days paid time off per year (prorated). - Twenty (20) days of health and wellness leave per year (prorated). - Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year. - Three additional paid weeks off for organization-wide shutdown summer & winter breaks. - Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. - Employer paid life insurance. - All staff works remote from home. - Monthly $150 technology support stipend (internet, phone). - Professional development resources each year. - Paid parental leave. - Paid sabbatical after 5 years. Application Period Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. SURJ is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Requirements
- At least 3 years professional graphic design experience, including both digital and print production.
- Proven track record of creating high-impact, compelling visuals that resonate on social media.
- A demonstrated ability to curate a brand identity that resonates with the values and politics of an organization.
- Alignment with SURJ’s strategy and vision with a strong political orientation towards base building, campaigning, and long-haul organizing.
- Experience working with grassroots leaders and building community in a social justice environment, and sensitivity to a broad range of races, class backgrounds, cultures, faiths, and identities.
- Alignment with the core values and strategy of SURJ and a heart for organizing in white communities.
- SURJ policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodation under federal, state, and local law.
- While driving for work is unlikely, all those who drive for work must abide by our driving policy.
- Knowledge
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva.
- Strong understanding of visual storytelling and layout for digital and print designs.
- Experience navigating competing interests, multiple stakeholders, conflicting rules, a range of possible solutions and other complex elements.
- Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to consult and coordinate among multiple teams to produce content that is engaging and powerful.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with the skill and desire to write compelling digital content.
- Solid time management skills.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Strong project management, planning and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively about visual designs with specialists and non-specialists.
- Ability to give and receive helpful, professional feedback, and iterate designs accordingly.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, and ability to work effectively as a member of the Comms Team and across departments.
- Willingness to adjust hours to occasionally work on weekends or after hours based on rapid response moments.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for campaigns and group meetings, up to six times per year.
- Flexible - open to new ways of doing things and experimentation.
- Reliable - follows through on what they said they are going to do.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Annual Salary: $67,000.
- Health, dental and vision insurance including available employer contribution toward spouse, children and family coverage.
- 401K retirement plan with up to 6% employer match.
- Twenty (20) days paid time off per year (prorated).
- Twenty (20) days of health and wellness leave per year (prorated).
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year.
- Three additional paid weeks off for organization-wide shutdown summer & winter breaks.
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employer paid life insurance.
- All staff works remote from home.
- Monthly $150 technology support stipend (internet, phone).
- Professional development resources each year.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid sabbatical after 5 years.
- Application Period
- Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. SURJ is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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