AAF Orlando

Description

Would you like to bring your exceptional graphic design and digital media skills to work in a non- profit setting where your work will have broad community impact and help thousands of central Floridians in need? Do you have a strong ability to communicate in visual and written ways to engage the community and support the work we do to feed the hungry? Are you highly creative and also able to work within an organization’s brand standards? Are you a wonderful team player who is able to communicate on all levels and tell the story of our clients, volunteers, staff and donors? You may be exactly who we are looking for to fill our Graphic Design and Digital Media Specialist position!

Graphic Design and Digital Media Specialist – Development Department – Orlando

Works with Storytelling and Communications Manager and internal stakeholders to provide expert graphic design and multimedia storytelling across Second Harvest’s digital channels, including social media, website, blog and other communications platforms. Works to uphold food bank brand, personality, tone, look and feel across platforms and design projects, including print marketing materials. Provides unified visual and written voice that resonates with staff, partners, donors and community stakeholders in order to inspire and engage audiences. Serves as the daily manager of content and food bank follower interaction on social media. Creates supporting media imagery and design to convey stories, including video vignettes, and still photography.

About Second Harvest

If you don’t know about The Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, let us start by saying this is a BIG operation! We are a private, nonprofit organization that collects, stores and distributes donated food to more than 550 feeding partners in six Central Florida counties: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia. Last year, with the help of numerous donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributed nearly 73 million meals to partner programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, day care centers and Kids Cafes.

In addition to getting food to those in our community who need it, Second Harvest transforms dozens of lives directly every year through several innovative programs. Economically-challenged adults who graduate from our 16-week culinary training program are placed in ‘better than minimum wage”’ jobs that set them and their families on a path to self-sufficiency. We provide assistance to connect people who are eligible to receive SNAP food assistance benefits with the resources they need to access the program and get help. We collaborate with many social service agencies to address the broad spectrum of needs facing many members of our community.

Department Overview

The Development Team at Second Harvest is charged with ensuring that the overall financial sustainability of the ever-growing food bank mission is adequately supported by marketing communications (community awareness) and active philanthropic outreach, cultivation, and stewardship.  The development team is on the front lines of telling the compelling story of hunger relief and providing meaningful opportunities for the community to engage in that work through gifts of money, volunteer time, non-perishable food, and/or advocacy of public policy.  The team is a vital link to the community relationships and resources that allow the food bank’s programs and services to flourish and to grow.

Work Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed.

Job Responsibilities

Graphic Design:

• Designs and implements graphics for use across platforms, including print, social media, blog, website, and other digital communications.
• Edits photography and videography for use in marketing campaigns.
• Works with other departments to conceptualize, outline and design artwork for print projects and special events.
• Provides project updates, manages expectations and meets deadlines.
• Upholds brand guidelines in all designed digital and print touchpoints.
• Manages print vendor relationships

Social Media:

• Implements social media strategy with inspiring and engaging written/visual content across food bank platforms
• Develops social media schedule that supports organizational goals such as marketing campaigns, program news, volunteer      activities, and special events
• Interacts with social media constituents and followers in a positive manner
• Responds to private messages and inquiries in a timely manner
• Engages and stewards Facebook Fundraisers
• Oversees social media platforms for special events and programs
• Prepares monthly social media reports

Photography and Video:

• Shoot and edit photography and videography
• Manage relationships with volunteer photographers and videographers. Schedule as needed for projects and special events.
• Other duties as needed

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

So, if you are interested and think you want to apply, but you are not sure if you are a perfect fit for these requirements, we still want to hear from you. Everybody brings a different set of skills and experience to our team and we welcome your interest in Second Harvest. Chances are, you may be just who we are looking for!
Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or work experience in communications and graphic design, or related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in communications and graphic design
• Significant experience and working knowledge of digital videography, photography and editing
• Significant experience and working knowledge of graphic design for print and digital
• Significant experience and knowledge of social media marketing
• Ability to write and edit copy for social media and marketing materials
• Ability to prioritize and work on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to travel within a six-county area (personal vehicle required – mileage reimbursement provided).
• A portfolio of professional work is required –please provide a link to your portfolio in your resume

Desired Skills and/or Certifications

• Experience with social media management programs, i.e., Sprout Social or HootSuite
• Working knowledge of online creative tools, i.e., Canva
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., Word, PowerPoint
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and video software such as Adobe Spark or Premiere Pro