Communications Officer, Design

Local Initiatives Support Corporation
sick time, tuition assistance, flex time, 401(k), 403(b)
United States
Feb 03, 2025
LISC is one of the country's largest community development organizations, helping forge vibrant, resilient communities across America. LISC works with residents and partners to close gaps in health, wealth, and opportunity so that people and places can thrive. We do this by acting as a conduit for grants, loans and equity--and by providing technical assistance and capacity building--to locally rooted organizations that carry out the work in communities. Position Overview LISC's National Communications team seeks a graphic designer with a broad skillset. This is a highly collaborative position, and we are seeking someone who enjoys teamwork as much as working independently to carry out a project to a high standard. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are willing to roll up your sleeves and pitch in on a range of tasks, wherever you're needed. And you are equally at ease working with images and words to convey LISC messages and work. Responsibilities: Deliver engaging designs for internal and external projects. Projects range from digital annual reports, social media graphics, presentations, and printed research reports. With oversight from the Senior Communications Officer, develop, manage and organize a library of design templates on Canva for Teams for internal staff to use as needed. Manage the organization and collection of LISC National Communication's media library. Manage the design needs for internal stationary store. Coordinate and project manage design consultant relationships. Incorporate accessibility standards into existing and future design projects. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of 3-5 years of design work and a creative portfolio. Eye for detail and ability to maintain brand consistency; possess a strong knowledge of design standards. Ability to effectively collaborate with internal staff and communicate design concepts to stakeholders. Candidates must be comfortable working on Windows platform and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with both printed and digital design best practices. Experience with accessible design. Deep knowledge of presentation design. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. Experience with Canva for Teams and Photoshelter. A passion for good, clear design that succinctly telegraphs complicated subject matter; you have excellent time management and multitasking skills, the ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks and duties, and work independently while meeting deadlines. A personal affinity for LISC's mission and vision for dismantling systemic barriers to equity and inclusion. SALARY LISC provides a competitive salary ($62,300-$77,900) and excellent fringe benefits. *Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Our benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health plans for you and your family's well-being;Disability Insurance: Long-term and short-term coverage for peace of mind; Retirement Savings: Secure your future with our 401(k) and 403(b) plans; Generous Holidays: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and celebrate; Vacation, PTO, and Sick Days: Take advantage of flexible time-off policies to maintain work-life balance; Tuition Assistance: Pursue your educational goals with support from our tuition assistance program; Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates to join our team; Professional Development Opportunities: Grow and advance in your career with access to ongoing training and development programs tailored to your goals. LISC is an equal opportunity employer. LISC does not discriminate in employment on account of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.