Graphic Design Coordinator

City of Chaska•Chaska City Hall, MN

18h

About The Position

The City is seeking a creative Graphic Design Coordinator to lead the design and production of marketing materials, publications, and digital content that strengthen the City’s brand and connect the community with its programs, services, and events. Reporting to the Community Engagement Manager within the Administration Department, this role collaborates across departments, particularly with Parks and Recreation. The ideal candidate embraces the City’s shared values and brings creativity, innovation, clear communication, and a commitment to continuous learning. The coordinator develops visual and marketing materials for City programs, services, and initiatives; maintains a consistent City brand and visual identity; coordinates the design and production of major publications; supports communication strategies that reach and engage diverse community audiences; and develops and maintains visual assets for City communications and marketing. Major publications include the Parks and Recreation activity guide, produced three times annually, and Chaska Today, the City newsletter, produced six times annually.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, Journalism, or a closely related field; alternatively, an associate degree with three to five years of experience in graphic design, communications, marketing, or creative services.
Valid driver’s license.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as working with diverse communities.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
Experience with website content management systems (CMS), social media management platforms, photography and photo editing, Microsoft Office 365, and email marketing platforms.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills.
Ability to troubleshoot and think creatively.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in municipal government, parks and recreation, hospitality, tourism, nonprofit organizations, or community services.

Responsibilities

Develop visual and marketing materials that support City programs, services, and initiatives.
Design print and digital marketing materials, graphics, advertisements, presentations, and signage.
Create visual content for social media, email, web, and digital signage.
Support departments with layout, design, proofreading, and messaging.
Develop and maintain City branding guidelines and standards.
Monitor brand consistency across print and digital communications and ensure materials follow applicable digital accessibility standards.
Oversee the Parks and Recreation activity guide, produced three times annually, and Chaska Today, the City newsletter, produced six times annually.
Coordinate publication content, design, proofreading, production, and schedules.
Develop communication strategies for diverse community audiences.
Monitor trends and recommend new digital communication strategies and tools.
Assist with website content, SEO, social media, and other digital communications.
Attend and promote City events through digital and social media channels.
Photograph City events, activities, facilities, and programs.
Organize and maintain the City’s photo and digital asset library.
Prepare visual assets for print and digital use.
Perform other duties as assigned.