Graphic Designer

St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Marketing and Communications

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

The St. Louis Area Foodbank seeks an innovative Graphic Designer to join our team. The Graphic Designer is responsible for producing high-quality materials that communicate the mission and work of the Foodbank to a variety of audiences. Working with stakeholders across the organization, the Graphic Designer will ideate, plan, design, and execute designs for use across all mediums (print, digital, website, social media, etc). Working in WordPress, the Graphic Designer will ensure that the St. Louis Area Foodbank website is always current both in content and in function. This individual will track performance analytics and utilize those metrics to optimize content ongoingly. The Graphic Designer will be responsible for creation and editing of video and photography to help convey the mission and vision of the St. Louis Area Foodbank.

Would you like to work for an organization that creates pathways towards ensuring nutritional security for our community in the bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems? Then this exciting opportunity is for you! As the Foodbank's Graphic Designer, you can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment. This is satisfying work that makes a real difference in people's lives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Web Management

• Update and format of stlfoodbank.org (Wordpress site) including blog posts, engagement opportunities, events, calendar, regular page maintenance.
• Monitor and report on web analytics and performance of stlfoodbank.org and social media channels.

Digital and Printed Materials

• Develop and design digital marketing materials including emails, display ads, social media graphics, etc.
• Develop and design graphics/landing pages for use on stlfoodbank.org.
• Develop and design printed materials as requested by stakeholders. This includes brochures, flyers, signs, banners, etc.
• Develop and maintain digital toolkit for use by external stakeholders.

Branding

• Own and enforce the St. Louis Area Foodbank brand and content guidelines with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist internal stakeholders in ensuring that materials bearing the SLAFB name are on brand and clearly convey the vision and mission of the organization both visually and in content.

Photography and Video

• Transform raw video footage into stories that can be used to convey the mission and vision of the Foodbank.
• Serve as photographer/videographer as requested.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree is graphic design, web development or similar relevant area.
• Expertise working in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro).
• Proficient in editing WordPress themes and management of plug-ins.
• Experience compiling and analyzing social media reports (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc).
• Video editing skills.
• Proficiency in SharePoint would be a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing a multitude of projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment criminal background checks and drug screening.

The impact you'll make:

Building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems.

At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we are working to create a nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois. With the dedicated partnership of over 600 hunger-relief programs and local agencies - including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and residential programs - we are responding to hunger in communities across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois by distributing food to more than 400,000 people every year.

Since opening in 1975, and with the tremendous support and generosity of this community, the St. Louis Area Foodbank has grown to become our region's largest food distribution charity dedicated to feeding those in need. Together, we are feeding people and working to address the root causes of hunger for lasting impact every day.

What we can offer you:

Beyond a great mission, dedicated team members and an incredible opportunity to truly make a difference in our community, you will be generously rewarded for your contributions including:

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 403b plan with amazing company match
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, and more!)

We work hard, play hard and change lives - so apply to join our Foodbank Family!

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Performance of other duties may be requested. Evaluations will be in part based upon performance of the tasks listed in this job description. St. Louis Area Foodbank has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment.

Current Openings for Graphic Designer Jobs in Missouri (MO) at St. Louis Area Foodbank