Coordinator, Marketing and Graphic Design

This position requires a high level of creativity, vision and inspiration while being able to manage multiple concurrent projects with various timelines. Projects may include quick updates to existing templates as well as longer-term assignments developed from concept to completion, ensuring all materials are visually cohesive, on-brand and effectively communicate organizational messaging.Support the development of compelling fundraising and awareness campaign assets from concept to completion, including digital and print materials that effectively communicate campaign goals, inspire community engagement and align with organizational branding.Design and produce all event-related materials from initial concept through final execution, including invitations, signage, social graphics and supporting collateral, ensuring a cohesive visual experience that reinforces event messaging and overall brand identity, working from established concepts and/or in collaboration with team members.Prepare final files for print production and digital distribution, including any pre-press processing, proper file formatting, proofing and version control.Design and produce engaging social media graphics that communicate key messages, strengthen brand identity and support outreach and engagement goals across digital platforms as needed.Capture and edit high-quality photography at various locations for use across newsletters, annual reports and a wide range of communications materials, ensuring images are compelling, on-message and aligned with the organization’s brand standards.Apply and maintain brand guidelines across all materials, ensuring consistency in typography, color, imagery and messaging.Assist in organizing and auditing all Foodbank digital assets using the Foodbank’s digital asset management tool, Canto.Make occasional updates to the Foodbank’s website and event registration platforms.Assist in producing and ordering standard items needed for staff members such as business cards, name tags, office nameplates, notecards, letterhead and envelopes.Support special event activities including setup, staffing and teardown on occasional evenings and weekends.Independently manage special projects as assigned and perform other duties as required.QualificationsBachelor’s degree, preferably in graphic design or marketing2+ years of graphic design and marketing experience; sharing portfolio of work required upon applicationProficiency in Microsoft Office products as well as industry standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign)Experience with HTML and CSS coding for email layout and website design is a plusAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, using strong project and time management skills to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work while incorporating feedback from internal stakeholders to revise designs accordinglyDemonstrate a high level of initiative and self-direction while staying organized, detail-oriented and focused on achieving resultsMaintain a customer service mindset, ensuring responsiveness, accuracy and clear communication across all projects and teamsExhibit excellent interpersonal, analytical and professional skills; successfully work with a wide variety of individuals on various teamsAbility and willingness to travel primarily within the Foodbank’s eight-county service region but also including occasional out-of-town conferences, seminars or workshops.Ability to follow All American Institute of Baking, Feeding America, Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, Occupational Safety Hazard Administration, and Foodbank (standard operating procedures and employee handbook) standards and safety regulations.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear and/or use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools or controls. Work is performed in an office environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is proud to be a multiple time recipient of the NorthCoast99 award, which showcases our Foodbank as one of the top 99 places to work in Northeast Ohio.