Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Marketing & Graphic Design Assistant is a temporary, part-time contractor role within the SACNAS Development and Communications Department. This role focuses on providing project-based graphic design and digital marketing services to support year-round events, including SACNAS' largest event, the NDiSTEM Conference.

The contractor will collaborate with the Manager, Marketing & Communications, to define project goals and timelines. This position can be performed remotely and may have the potential to transition to a permanent staff role. Contractors must have their own equipment and tools and are responsible for managing their own time and work processes to meet the agreed-upon deliverables.

Rate Range: $23.07–$24.03/hour DOE

Hours: Up to 25 hours per week

SCOPE OF WORK

Graphic Design Deliverables:

• Design digital and print materials, including logos, digital ads, flyers, brochures, posters, conference merchandise, and other assets.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva to create high-quality visual content.
• Perform photo manipulation and editing to enhance images for marketing purposes.
• Design marketing collateral for email campaigns and social media graphics.
• Provide short-form video content edits for social and promotional use.
• Ensure all materials adhere to SACNAS brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity.

Website & Digital Content

• Support the coordination of website updates and finalized content.
• Maintain visually appealing and accurate digital assets in alignment with SACNAS branding.
• Assist in drafting and optimizing digital content for a variety of platforms (website, email, etc.).

Social Media Support (as needed)

• Create quick-turnaround social media graphics using Canva.
• Support SACNAS events by capturing content (photos/videos) as needed.
• Assist with website and external communications during conference timeframes.
• Support the scheduling of social posts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with SACNAS staff to develop creative assets that support fundraising, member engagement, and outreach goals.
• Participate in creative project check-ins (remote, as scheduled) to ensure alignment with overall deliverables and branding.
• Stay informed on graphic design trends and offer creative suggestions to enhance SACNAS communications.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with 1–3 years of work experience in graphic design, communications, or a related field.
• Prior experience with outreach and design for underrepresented communities in STEM is a plus.

Critical Skills and Tools

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva.
• Experience with content updates using platforms such as HubSpot or WordPress.
• Video editing tools like Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
• Familiarity with social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple creative projects independently.

Contractor Expectations

• Must have own equipment.
• Must be able to manage project timelines and deliverables independently.
• Work schedule is flexible; some evening or weekend availability may be required during event periods.
• Occasional domestic travel may be requested (reimbursable with prior approval).

VALUES AT SACNAS

We seek individuals who embody our core values:

• Inclusion: Welcoming and celebrating differences.
• Collaboration: Working together and supporting each other.
• Innovation: Embracing creative, data-informed experimentation.
• Accountability: Taking responsibility and delivering excellence.

This contractor role is ideal for a proactive, mission-aligned professional looking to contribute creative expertise to a high-impact organization supporting STEM and a STEM workforce.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Part time, For contractors, Work experience placement, Remote job, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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