Salary: $45,530.00 – $84,241.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE – Full-Time
Job Number: 156766
Agency: Department of Employment and Workforce
Division: Communications
Opening Date: 10/11/2023
Closing Date: 10/22/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply online.
Class Code:: BC42
Position Number:: TBD
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday – Friday (8:30 – 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range – Min.: $45,530.00
Hiring Range – Max.: $84,241.00
Opening Date: 10/11/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 14,000 new manufacturing jobs and $10 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
Job Description:
This position reports to the Communications Department in Columbia. The Presentation and Graphic Design Specialist will utilize their expertise in PowerPoint to design visually appealing and professional presentations that align with the agency’s guidelines and utilize their well-rounded graphic design experience to support the Communications Department in developing diverse, digital content. The incumbent will work directly with executive leadership, department heads, and subject matter experts to ensure that presentations and other graphic design materials meet best practices, as well as adhere to the mission and vision of the agency.
The role requires an individual to have exceptional PowerPoint skills that enable them to create engaging slide layouts, incorporate high-quality images and graphics, and use animations, transitions, and multimedia elements in executive presentations. They will ensure consistent formatting throughout presentations, paying close attention to font styles, sizes, and alignment. They will proofread and edit slides for spelling, grammar, and accuracy, ensuring that all content is error-free.
The Presentation and Graphic Design Specialist of the agency will also support Communications with graphic design production and communication projects that define and explain the services, programs, and responsibilities of DEW and its customers.
Applicants must upload an example of a PowerPoint presentation to their application that best illustrates their skills.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- Expert-level proficiency in PowerPoint is required with a deep understanding of its features, functions, and shortcuts. The largest job function of the position will be working with PowerPoint.
- Strong design skills and a keen eye for aesthetics, with the ability to create visually appealing presentations.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to ensure accuracy and consistency in presentations.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of graphic design principles and experience with image editing software.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications is preferred but optional. The individual should possess strong, professional communication and storytelling skills (written and verbal), excellent computer literacy, strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and deadlines, and the ability and flexibility to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Comments
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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What is your highest level of education?
- Less than a twelfth grade education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree or higher
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Do you have knowledge of graphic design principles and experience with image editing software?
- Yes
- No
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This position requires a PowerPoint presentation submission as part of your application. Did you attach one?
- Yes
- No
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Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?
- Yes
- No
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If yes, when and what agency/agencies? If no, enter “N/A”.
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If offered the position, what salary would you be expecting?”
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How did you hear about this position with SC DEW?
- SC State Jobs Website – careers.sc.gov
- Indeed.com
- NASWA Job Board
- SC Works Center referral
- SC DEW current or former employee
- Received DEW Recruitment email
- Other
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If “Other” selected, please specify.
Required Question