Design/Content Specialist

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YMCA of the USA
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Full-time

We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a terrific opportunity to fast track your career. The Valley of the Sun YMCA is one of the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States that has transformed its culture, vision and operations in the last 18 months. With 15 branches in Phoenix, Yuma and Flagstaff along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott. The Valley of the Sun YMCA is destined for growth in 2019. Join a $31 million dollar cause-driven organization that is focused on improving the nation's health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support our neighbors.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop internal and external creative content, both design and written.
  • Assist in the design and production of compelling print and digital materials in accordance with YMCA brand strategy and style guidelines.
  • Assist with writing and editing, consistent with our company’s tone and voice.
  • Assist in developing content for email marketing, campaigns, blogs, press releases, newsletters, and other
  • Proof and approve any staff-created collateral.
  • Manage multiple, varied projects with complex timelines and production schedules.
  • Provide and enforces quality control standards for art file management, pre-press processes and project archiving.
  • Monitor brand compliance in all communications.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, media, journalism or related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a creative coordinator or graphic designer.
  • Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver).
  • Strong portfolio that demonstrates evidence of design and writing abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Non-profit experience preferred.
  • Solid understanding of industry standard pre-press print production protocols.
  • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and SEO best practices a plus
  • Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and manage several projects at once.
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Ability to work with staff at all levels.
  • Ability to self-direct and work independently on assigned tasks.
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=34337&...

Job Function: 
Communications & Public Education

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 27 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 27 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit