Communications/ Graphic Designer

$43,680 - $47,840/Yr

South Orange Maplewood Adult School - Maplewood, NJ

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Maplewood, NJ

Educational Services

About the position

The part-time Communications and Graphic Design Manager at the South Orange-Maplewood Adult School is a vital role for an enthusiastic team player. This position involves managing communications, public relations, advertising, and marketing efforts for the school, which serves the local community. The role offers a flexible schedule and requires interaction with colleagues, board members, and the public, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and creativity in a small team environment.

Responsibilities

• Creation of content and management of the website (Squarespace) and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
• Email newsletter creation and maintenance of mailing list (Constant Contact)
• Designing advertising materials for print and digital
• Marketing and promotion of classes and brand building
• Writing and distributing press releases
• Design and/or art direction for catalogs and management of catalog production and distribution
• Collaborating with others on developing class descriptions, registrations, and curriculum

Requirements

• Minimum two years of experience in communications or graphic design
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Canva, Squarespace, Constant Contact, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Nice-to-haves

• Nonprofit experience
• Familiarity with online learning platforms and willingness to learn new systems/technologies

Benefits

• Flexible schedule