Graphic Design Specialist

Position Summary

The NSVRC Graphic Design Specialist promotes the goals and objectives of NSVRC through creating all visual communications, publications, website graphics, etc. and assisting with messaging, public relations, marketing, and social media outreach. The Graphic Design Specialist coordinates graphic design of NSVRC materials, helps with Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and other campaigns, and ensures proper implementation of NSVRC branding standards and 508 accessibility requirements. This position develops and identifies visuals with attention to engaging and including diverse audiences and promoting equity and inclusion. In addition, the Graphic Design Specialist works closely with printers and other consultants to manage the production of NSVRC materials. As a member of the Communications Team, this position plays a key role in NSVRC’s overall online presence and promotion of resources including social media management, email marketing, and online content development (web pages, blogs, podcasts, videos, etc.).

Values Statement

PCAR understands sexual violence as a social justice issue and works to prevent and respond to sexual violence within this framework. We are committed to nurturing a workplace that is affirming, inclusive, and respectful of all people and the ways in which they identify across race, class, ability, gender, sexual orientation, age, and other characteristics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Designs all visual communications including email graphics, social media and web graphics, promotional materials and stationery.
Coordinates the design, accessibility, and production of print and online NSVRC publications, materials, and resources. Develops and monitors standards and procedures for original, printed, and copied material including consistency of message and branding.
Manage NSVRC’s Instagram account and assists with posting to Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media pages. Regularly gather analytics to understand and engage our online audience.
Creates share graphics for multiple social media platforms to promote publications, events, news, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and any other needs that arise.
Assists in the content development, design, and maintenance of NSVRC’s webpages. Posts resources (blogs, videos, podcasts, etc.) ensuring that they meet NSVRC’s accessibility standards.
Assists with NSVRC’s marketing materials and public awareness campaigns, including Sexual Assault Awareness Month educational materials, posters, coloring pages, promotional products, and graphics.
Establishes and maintains contact with printers, graphic designers, translators, and other professionals assisting with NSVRC materials.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Graphic Design Specialist requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Background in graphic design and experience with Adobe Creative Suite required (InDesign, Photoshop, Bridge, and Illustrator). Three years of related experience and/or training required; or equivalent combination of education and experience, such as but not limited to Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or other related certificates, continuing education, and experience. Experience with social media platform management (including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn); customer relationship management (CRM) software; and website content management systems preferred. Knowledge of sexual assault direct service, prevention, or related social justice field is helpful. Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team, excel at multitasking, managing multiple projects and deadlines, and demonstrate attention to detail.

Salary range:

$40,000 to $44,750

To Apply

PCAR offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply here by December 4, 2022.

Who We Are

Founded in 1975, PCAR works to end sexual violence and advocates for the rights and needs of all sexual assault victims. PCAR partners with a network of rape crisis programs to bring help, hope, and healing around issues of sexual violence to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

PCAR:

Ensures that communities have access to quality victim services and prevention education by providing funding, training, materials and assistance to a network of rape crisis centers that serve all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.
Provides resources and training on sexual assault-related issues to professionals across the Commonwealth.
Promotes public policies that provide protections and services to victims of sexual violence, hold offenders accountable, and enhance community safety.
Launched the Sexual Violence Legal Assistance Project in 2018 to provide holistic legal services to survivors of sexual violence. • Works with media to increase public awareness, access to accurate information, and ethical reporting practices.
Operates the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), which identifies, develops and disseminates resources regarding all aspects of sexual violence prevention and intervention. The NSVRC also is a partner in a collaborative effort with the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV), and the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA)–PreventConnect to operate RALIANCE. RALIANCE was founded in 2015 through a multimillion dollar seed investment by the National Football League with a mission of ending sexual violence in one generation. RALIANCE promotes prevention by awarding grants, advancing research, policymaking, and more.