Communications Specialist (Graphic Design)

For more information, visit our page on the Frederick County Government . • Create graphics, images, videos, and designs using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other design software • Work with outside vendors to facilitate printing and production of promotional materials • Proof and copyedit print and digital material • Create author, edit, and format email outreach efforts • Work with Communications Team Manager, Systems Department, and IT Coordinator – Web Applications to identify and develop new content types for the website and intranet • Facilitate systemwide use of branded Canva account for branch staff • Assist and maintain consistency of FCPL’s branding by ensuring adherence to library's study guide • Manage use of purchasing card and reconcile p-card statements; process requisitions, purchase orders, payments and other fiscal actions • Oversee and manage vendor contracts • As needed, provide back up support to other Communications Specialists at FCPL • Assist with the development and training for staff as needed • Participate in department and system-wide work teams • Attend workshops, outreach events and programs, meetings and learning opportunities • Perform other related duties as required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit and walk; occasionally lift up to 20 pounds and drive; rarely push and pull up to 40 pounds • While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors and occasionally work outdoors • During outreach programs or events the employee is frequently working outdoors; working in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees) working in cold temperatures (below 32 degrees) and walking on uneven ground • Ability to provide own transportation to meetings and other commitments as needed • Available for varied workdays and hours within the FCPL operating schedule and, as needed, to accommodate meetings and other FCPL commitments