Salary: $27.30 – $30.43 Hourly
Location : Burlington, VT
Job Type: Regular Part Time Non Exempt
Job Number: 1801-23-001
Department: Parks, Recreation & Waterfront
Opening Date: 06/16/2023
Closing Date: 7/14/2023 12:00 AM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non Union
General Purpose
Under the supervision of the Marketing and Outreach Manager, the Graphic Designer is responsible for supporting outreach, marketing and promotion of Parks, Recreation and Waterfront activities including: recreation programs, public events and park projects. This is a part-time, hourly-paid position that will be hybrid – one day working in the office and the rest flexible. Additionally, there may be time spent at various off-site locations in the city to support events. This position will work up to a 16-hour week that will not include holidays.
*Please upload or provide a link to your portfolio with your resume and cover letter.*
Essential Job Functions
- Identify ways to actively support the City’s diversity, equity, and cultural inclusivity efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
- Work collaboratively with the larger BPRW team to support the division’s marketing and outreach needs.
- Apply BPRW branding to a wide range of visual communications including, but not limited to: signage, print & digital advertisement, branded collateral, maps, presentations, posters and more.
- Use creative skills to create graphics for print and online distribution.
- Prepare social media posts.
- Photograph events and programs.
- Organize and manage image assets.
- Copy edit and write with strong attention to detail.
- Work under short deadlines and under pressure. Creatively problem-solve when required.
- Regular attendance and check-ins with Marketing and Outreach Manager (in person and/or virtual).
- Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.
- Monitor and follow city-wide safety policy and practices and adhere to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, and report any unsafe activities and conditions.
- Position may require the operation of City vehicles and/or personal vehicles in order to conduct City business.
Non-Essential Job Functions:
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements
- Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
- Associates degree in marketing, graphic design, public communications, or commensurate professional experience.
- 3 years of design experience.
- Advanced knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Solid understanding of the print process and web graphics.
- Ability to be proactive and take ownership of projects will be key.
- Ability to collaborate and work within a team, as well as independently.
- Uphold the brand: develop and maintain graphic standards, quality and design integrity.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and oral skills required.
- Excellent design and graphic skills required.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by professional development.
- Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
- Availability to work some evenings and weekends.
- Design portfolio – will be requested.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with additional Adobe Creative Suite programs (Lightroom, Bridge, Premier Pro), WordPress, Hootsuite, Microsoft Office and Teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with Burlington’s diverse communities and local organizations.
- Strong organization skills.
- Ability to creatively problem-solve.
- Ability to obtain a valid driver’s license within 45 days of hire and the continued maintenance of a valid driver’s license. Operation of a City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct City business without providing proof of a valid driver’s license to Human Resources will not be permitted. A valid driver’s license shall be defined as a current state of residence-issued license to operate a motor vehicle on public roadways. Position also requires the ability to be covered under the City’s vehicle insurance policy prior to operation of any City vehicles or non-City vehicles for City business.
Additional Information
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our website.
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The City of Burlington is proud to offer full time employees a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage
Prescription Drug Coverage
Flexible Spending Programs
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation)
Pension Plan
Contributory Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted Gym Memberships
Education benefits through Champlain College TruEd
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Bonus Program
Local Resort and Store Discounts
Subsidized Transportation Options
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Do you have an Associates degree in marketing, graphic design, public communications, or commensurate professional experience?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have 3 years of design experience?
- Yes
- No
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Did you upload or provide a link to your portfolio with your resume and cover letter?
- Yes
- No
Required Question