Graphic Designer (full-time)

Mt. Prospect Park District•Mount Prospect, IL

7h•$53,410 - $63,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Mt. Prospect Park District is seeking a full-time Graphic Designer to join their Community Relations and Marketing team. This role is responsible for the creative development and implementation of the overall visual image for the Park District, creating print and digital content that aligns with the District's initiatives, mission, vision, and core values. The Graphic Designer will ensure consistent marketing messages that support and strengthen the District's brand.

Requirements

Possess excellent organizational ability (attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects, establish workload priorities, take initiative and meet deadlines).
Must successfully negotiate competing demands and frequent changes in direction of both content and priorities.
Responsible for quarterly program guide production including staff outreach, layout, design, copywriting (when applicable), proofing page proofs and distribution.
Participate in all regularly scheduled CR&M team and/or departmental marketing meetings.
Maintain (edit and organize) photo archives for easy and quick reference as determined by current marketing requirements. (print or web use).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Work schedule will vary and evening and weekend hours may be required based on program/special event schedules.
Must have working knowledge of Google Suite, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and other Adobe Creative Cloud Products.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to drive between parks and facilities.
Must be able to sit or stand for sustained periods of time.
Must be able to perform tasks that require walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and reaching.
This position will require repetitive hand/arm movements such as when working on a computer keyboard, calculator, etc.
Must be able to lift 20+ pounds for supplies and other items.
Due to the needs of the Park District, evening and weekend hours may be required.
Your work schedule may vary and your workweek may exceed regular hours at times.

Nice To Haves

Previous park district experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and oversee the production of all printed and graphic materials for the District using Mac-based graphic design and desktop publishing software.
Design and/or update all posters, flyers, postcards, banners, emails, print ads, etc., along with digital content to fulfill marketing team initiatives.
Design special campaigns (booklets, programs, handouts, signs, etc.) and reformat as needed for print and web use.
Develop ideas, concepts, campaign goals and audiences into innovative visual and/or written content.
Process marketing requests and prioritize projects according to program schedules and deadlines.
Maintain positive and effective working relationships with department heads, supervisors and other staff members.
Participate and attend meetings of IPRA, IAPD and local community agencies, associations and organizations.
Complete regular training on District website management resulting in the ability to update, add, delete and/or amend web information.
Utilize website dashboard analytics and apply them to the monthly departmental board report.
Abide by Park District policies and procedures.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Relations and Marketing, and/or the Executive Director.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Serve on Park District committees as requested.