Graphic and Web Designer (Volunteer)

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Company Info

Women of Color on the Move is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to helping women succeed and soar in their many responsibilities to themselves, their families and their community. Women of Color on the Move seeks to empower women of color by offering the tools necessary to succeed as individuals and within their family units. Women of Color on the Move works to improve the health and lives of women, their families, and their children.

Position Title

Graphic and Web Designer (Volunteer)

Location

This position is based out of the Women of Color on the Move office located at 2251 Florin Road, Suite 30, Sacramento, CA 98522. Most work may be done remotely.

Hours

This is an unpaid volunteer position. Women of Color on the Move asks for a weekly commitment, however, as the position is dealing with graphic and web design, most work can be done remotely. Women of Color on the Move will work with the volunteer's schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Graphic and Web Designer will work directly with the Chief Marketing Officer, Office Manager, Social Media Assistant, and Marketing and Events Assistant. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and Administration. The Graphic and Web Designer will assist with creating and maintaining a strong online presence for the organization. He/She will design a variety of products, including the Women of Color on the Move website and organization identity items such as letterhead, logos, flyers, banners, business cards, etc.

Specific responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

• Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts
• Design material to help create buzz around Women of Color on the Move programs and events
• Measure web traffic and monitor SEO
• Work with a wide range of media and use graphic design software
• Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts
• Stay up-to-date with changes in all social platforms ensuring maximum effectiveness
• Other duties as necessary and related
• Design and layout of electronic and print materials for organization programs and events
• Oversee design and web projects from concept to completion while adhering to organization standards
• Ensure organizational branding is consistent
• Create, maintain, and/or enhance organization websites by improving design and interactive features
• Ensure the websites and files are being backed up

Skills and Experience Required

• Intermediate or above level skills with design software such as Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS/PHP/Javascript/MySQL
• Intermediate or above knowledge of MS Office
• Familiarity with multiple social media platforms including, but not limited to, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• Multitasking and analytical skills

Skills and Experience Preferred (but not required)

• At least two years of experience doing graphic design
• At least two years of experience doing web design

Salary

This an unpaid volunteer position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the volunteer is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The volunteer must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.