Closing Date: Friday, August 16th, 2024 at 9:00 PM [PST]

Position: Media Assistant - Graphic Design

Department: Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services

Pay Rage: $22.04 - $25.51 Hourly

Non - Exempt – Overtime Eligible

Classification: Temporary / Part Time

Job Summary

Under general supervision, assists in the development and implementation of the Lancaster Museum of Art and History's visual presence and marketing needs. This role is responsible for designing creative assets, textual layouts, and the museum's websites. The Media Assistant plays a critical role in communicating with the public about upcoming events, exhibitions, workshops, community engagement opportunities, and special initiatives. Additionally, the Media Assistant - Graphic Design will be a key member of the museum's marketing team, capable of delivering relevant creative ideas and necessary media support to the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Example of Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

With the help of Sr. Media Assistant, develop, implement, and manage museum's marketing strategy
With the help of Sr. Media Assistant, development engagement, retention, and retargeting strategies
Create visual text, imagery, and video concepts using computer software
Communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate museum audiences
Design graphics to meet the organization's specific commercial or promotional needs.
Execute both digital and print graphic design - including, but not limited to, flyers, signs, banners, branded merchandise, billboards, social media posts, magazines, videos, advertisements, posters, etc.
Testing graphics across various media platforms to ensure adaptability
Prepare finished designs in a timely manner, staying aware of shifting deadlines
Transform statistical data into visual graphics
Maintain an expansive asset library
Plan concepts by studying relevant information and materials
Coordinate with outside agencies, artists, printers, publishers, magazines, and other partner institutions
Stay up to date with the latest design trends and technologies
Provide and implement constructive feedback
Ensure brand continuity across all platforms
Maintain museum websites and compose newsletter layouts
Develop and manage cross-platform paid ad campaigns
Work with other Media Assistants to meet marketing department deadlines
Lend support with any social media needs, including but not limited to, developing, implementing, and managing social media strategies, improving brand awareness and impression rates, updating and maintaining a calendar of events across all platforms
Provide creative/graphic support to museum management and other departments

Required Skills:

2+ years of experience as a Media Assistant, Graphic Designer, Visual Communications, or similar role
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Proficient use of Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom
Photography experience - familiarity with DSLR camera
Familiarity with web design and publishing using Wix Editor (not Wix ADI)
Familiarity with Canva.com
Ability in UX/UI Design
Understanding of SEO and web traffic metrics
Sense of design principles and color theory
Grasp of graphic design principles, color management, resolution, file types, scale, etc.
Experience performing audience and buyer persona research
Basic office skills (printing, Microsoft Suites, etc.)
Enthusiasm for design, art, community, history, and culture
Arithmetic
Attention to detail
Excellent multi-tasking skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Team player
Good time-management skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to organize
Understand and follow written and oral instructions
Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants, and the public

Please be prepared to provide a portfolio of your recent work along with a cover letter explaining your most relevant experience and interest in this position.

Please note that this position may work up to 18 hours weekly, but hours are not guaranteed and will vary by actual need.

Education And Experience

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance
Currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in Arts or a related field is desirable

Core Competencies

Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information
Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work
Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers
Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness

Guiding Principles

Put people first.
Be visionary.
Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
Be Fiscally Responsible.
Be Creative.
Always Improving.
Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements

Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (frequent)
Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
To move, transport, position items up to 50 lbs. (frequent)
Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (moderate)
Operate Equipment (moderate)
Stationary or squatting position (frequent)

Environmental Factors

Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
Interruptions (frequent)

Essential Cognitive Functions

Analyze (continuous)
Computations (frequent)
Generate Written Work Product (infrequent)
Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
Interruptions (frequent)
Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
Organize (frequent)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/ .

The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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