Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition
Summary of Position
The Coalition is hiring a creative Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator. As a member of the development team this position will assist with general fundraising efforts. The successful candidate will work closely with the Digital Communications Manager and the Events and Community Impact Manager, programmatic staff, Executive Director, and Chief Impact Officer to successfully design and produce culturally sensitive marketing materials.
The Coalition is hiring a Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator with relevant experience in these core competencies and will determine salary range, responsibilities, and title dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
• Frequently updates the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition logo to reflect seasonal events.
• Designs website skins and cohesive collateral marketing materials.
• Works with the Digital Marketing and Community Impact Coordinator to regularly update the Coalition’s website to reflect current events, programs and staff.
• Creates branded templets for all newsletters, annual reports, impact reports, solicitation materials as well as pragmatic marketing materials using a DEI lens.
• Maintains brand standards when designing marketing materials.
• Records, edits and uploads trainings to YouTube and other social media platforms to support increased reach and community impact.
• Designs and negotiates agency materials for print with vendors.
• Designs all materials and collateral associated with the agency’s fundraising events.
• Maintains a catalog of agency photos and videos.
• Works with Learning and Evaluation and Chief Impact Officer to visually display outcomes and financial data.
• Assist the Digital Communications Manager and the Events and Community Impact Manager with the creation of culturally sensitive copy.
• Works with the Digital Communications Manager and the Events and Community Impact Manager to ensure coverage at programmatic and community events.
Department Specific / Non-Essential Functions
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
• Supports the Coalition’s mission – attends special events, training events, and other “all hands-on deck” activities.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
· Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, marketing, communications, or other related areas with at least two years of design experience in a nonprofit setting preferred.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
• Creative
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to work independently as well as collaborate across all organization departments
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with WordPress or similar website content management system
• Experience with Constant Contact or similar email marketing service
Additional Skills/Competencies necessary to carry out services to the service population’s culture and socio-economic characteristics.
• Requires an understanding of diversity (racial, ethnic, religious, socio-economic, etc.) as well as sensitivity to the situations of the children and families the organization serves.
• Stresses a respect for the confidentiality of the children and families the organization serves.
• Requires a clean criminal history.
• Must fulfill the responsibility as a mandated reporter in the State of Missouri.
• Behaves with integrity, demonstrates high ethical standards, and displays a positive image of the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition.
• Demonstrates accountability for results and keeps commitments to others.
Organizational Relationships/Scope
• This position is a member of the Development Team and reports to the Chief Impact Officer. Collaborative consultation will be sought from all teams.
Working Conditions
• This in-office position entails work in the office as well as in the community.
• The physical requirements of this job include sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 lbs., pulling and/or pushing on occasion.
• Use of automobiles for local travel to multiple sites will be required.
• The Coalition office is considered home-base with primary office hours Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CST.
• This position requires flexibility. Evening and weekend hours may be required to meet the expectations of this position.
Agency Shared Values
Employees of the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition agree to hold themselves and their colleagues to the following values:
• Equity: We insist on fairness and respect. We are deliberate in ensuring everyone has safety, opportunity, access, and support to be heard.
• Family: We are family. We are connected and support one another in meeting the needs of our own families and the families we serve. We assume the best and are committed to each other.
• Diversity: We celebrate differences and harness the power that diversity brings. Every viewpoint is heard and honored. We are stronger because of our differences.
• Innovation & Excellence: We are intentional about knowing better and doing better, using innovation and solution-focus approaches with courageous passion and excellence.
• Inclusion: We respect, leverage, and engage everyone’s unique strengths and talents so each individual can contribute to their full potential.
• Integrity: We are an agency built on integrity, maintaining a culture of trust, respect, transparency, and honesty. We walk in our truth and uphold ethical standards.
• Courage: We stand up for each other and what is right for our clients and stakeholders with truth, vulnerability, and accountability.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: We develop and maintain authentic relationships by being flexible and open-minded and maximizing the strengths of everyone in the team to accomplish the best outcome for our children and families. Everyone contributes in leadership.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
To apply please email a well written cover letter and resume to bridgetjones@foster-adopt.org.
