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We welcome Deaf and Disabled applicants to apply
Location: Remote (must live in California), Sacramento, Fresno, Oakland, Ontario, Los Angeles, or San Diego (USA)
SALARY RANGE (Depending on Experience): $27.47 – $40.23 hourly
We base salary and position offers on experience and an internal equity analysis.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS including 8% 401k Match, a language differential up to $250/mo. Health (HMO and PPO options), dental, vision, basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance and flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care and commuter). Additionally, we offer ample vacation, sick/self care leave and eighteen paid holidays (including the last week in December) and more….. We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – eligible employer.
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Applications should be received by August 1, 2023 to be considered for the first round of interviews.
WHO WE ARE
Disability Rights California (DRC) is the Protection & Advocacy (P&A) system for the state of California. DRC defends, advances, and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities.
DRC works for a world where all disabled people have power and are treated with dignity and respect. In this world, people with disabilities are supported, valued, included in their communities, afforded the same opportunities as people without disabilities, and make their own decisions.
DRC values all forms of human diversity. We are committed to a culture of belonging where all people are welcome. In order to be effective advocates for all people with disabilities, we must address discrimination in all its forms, including the unique challenges faced by people who experience the intersection of multiple systems of discrimination.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Working closely with the Web & Graphic Designer and Communications Director this position develops and updates various pages on DRC’s website including our resource section, events, and other various pages. Managing concept design, programming, layout, image selection, updating functionalities, and ensuring accessibility. Manipulating photos and graphics with Adobe Creative Suite to be used for digital, e-marketing, and print materials in line with DRC’s brand image. Also, creating registration pages, and email marketing for various campaigns including webinars, conferences, townhalls, newsletter, call to action, etc., and managing our survey platform while providing training for staff.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
DRC provides reasonable disability accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Jr. Web & Graphic Designer essential functions include:
– Build website layout/user interface using HTML/CSS practices from concept to completion: design, layout, image selection, and ensuring accessibility.
– Integrate data from various back-end services and databases.
– Create, update, and develop website pages according to priorities to work on mobile and desktop applications.
– Develop new website functionalities, sections, and landing pages.
– Perform testing on multiple browsers, platforms and continually research new platforms/plugins.
– Work together with the Web & Graphic Designer to match visual design and branding across all digital platforms and print materials.
– Monitor website performance, implement SEO best practices and analyze google analytics to improve user experience.
– Maintain a file library of photos to be used for social media, online, in videos and for marketing materials.
– Manipulate photos and graphics with Photoshop and/or illustrator for web, email and print content.
– Design and develop digital and print materials: email marketing, digital ads, social media, flyers, posters, and content projects while working closely with the communications team and internal teams.
– Create designs that communicate ideas clearly to the community and our clients to grow DRC’s visibility and understanding of our work.
– Work closely with the Communications team to brainstorm, think conceptually and contribute fresh ideas.
– Design and program email marketing material for various campaigns including webinars, call to actions, conferences, newsletters, etc., to execute to work on mobile and desktop applications
o Use email marketing programs to create, send, and track campaigns utilizing: Mailchimp and Constant Contact.
– Develop web pages and e-blasts for public webinars, conferences & townhalls managing requests and coordinating with the Web & Graphic Designer and Communications team to ensure accessibility, finalizing videos and posting.
o Track analytics for past online events working closely with the various units for updates, when to remove, and analyze strategies to increase effectiveness.
– Manage DRC’s survey platform, develop templates, provide training to staff, ensure accessibility, and work closely with the Web & Graphic Designer.
Other Duties
– Act as liaison to other units within the agency, upon request.
– Provide assistance to staff with disabilities, as needed.
– Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from four-year college or university that included courses on web design, social networking, hypertext markup language (html), and associated topics; plus four (4) years web content experience and/or training; additional four (4) or more years of related experience will be considered in lieu of degree
– Experience in web programming, database systems, web application development and building/maintaining drupal or WordPress sites.
– Experience in HTML, CSS, J Query, JavaScript.
– Ability to conceptualize original design for web and digital with a strength in creativity and storytelling and strong eye for visual composition.
– Proven experience with graphic design and proficient in Dreamweaver, InDesign, Adobe Professional, or similar software and Google Analytics.
§ Advanced Photoshop, with strong photo compositing skills
§ Strong design fundamentals (type, image, color) and discerning eye for photo editing, cropping, and compositing.
– Experience creating email campaigns and experience utilizing Mailchimp and/or similar software.
– Able to manage projects from initial design to final completion while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
– Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization
– Bring an understanding of integrated marketing and experience with channels like social media, display and digital, email, and online video.
– Must be a self-starter, well-organized, detail-oriented, ability to manage multiple tasks, and prioritize deadlines.
– Ability to learn and understand complex issues quickly, while contributing to a fast-paced, dynamic team.
– Strong communication, presentation skills and ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail throughout the creative and production process.
– Collaborative, inclusive, and flexible team member
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
– Experience working with and/or sensitivity to persons with disabilities and/or experience working with and/or sensitivity to persons from multi-ethnic communities.
– Knowledge of web/video/audio production highly preferred.
– Life experience as a person with a disability OR direct experience as a caregiver of a family member with a disability.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The following describes general working conditions and requirements of the job, which can be performed with or without disability related reasonable accommodations. Duties can be performed in an office environment or remotely. Duties require regular communications over online platforms.
If you are interested in becoming a part of DRC, please submit the following:
1. Online Disability Rights California Application Form
2. Your resume
3. Cover Letter: We need a workforce that can utilize insights and strategies that can come from both professional and personal experience. In your cover letter, please tell us about yourself and why you are a great fit for this position and for DRC.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
At Disability Rights California, we value diversity among our employees because unique perspectives allow us to effectively serve Californians with disabilities from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), Disability (mental and physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Disability Rights California endorses and supports the intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees who need accommodations.