Graphic Designer

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Graphic Designer Full Time Nashville, TN, US Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually ABOUT THE MARTHA O’BRYAN CENTER The nonprofit Martha O’Bryan Center (MOBC) is dedicated to improving lives and solving for the root causes of generational poverty. Based in Cayce Homes, the largest housing project in Nashville, and rooted in a foundation of Christian faith, MOBC serves more than 12,000 individuals annually across an innovative and comprehensive support system including its Family Success Network, a top-rated Early Learning Center, two K-8 public charter schools, out-of-school care, post-secondary access and coaching, whole-family services, adult education, employment training, and place-based community connection. Additionally, MOBC leads statewide and nationally to address barriers to economic mobility. Through strategic partnerships and community engagement, it remains committed to fostering hope, resilience, and opportunity for all. Learn more at marthaobryan.org . Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change due to changes in our business processes or other business-related reasons. POSITION SUMMARY The Graphic Designer is a key addition to the communications and marketing team in support of broad organizational goals. As a revenue-generating position, this role produces materials to drive fundraising and engage donors across all channels and to support strategic marketing communications for the Early Learning Center, East End Prep, and Explore! Community School. It also works collaboratively to communicate MOBC's direct services, programs, community events, and mission impact across digital channels while stewarding MOBC’s visual brand system. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Design fundraising appeals and donor engagement materials (digital and print) for annual campaign and special events, including managing printing and mailing logistics as needed. Design and/or collaborate on strategic marketing communications (digital and print) to drive enrollment for the Early Learning Center, East End Prep, and Explore! Community School. Produce digital graphics for to communicate impact stories, articles and insights, and news and events through MOBC’s content library, website, e-newsletters, and social media. Design and/or provide guidance to empower programmatic staff on client, caregiver, and public communications for MOBC programs and community events, including the Family Support Network, K-8 afterschool and summer camps, adult education and employment pathways, and the Academic Student Unions. Partner with the VP of Communications and Marketing to evolve the brand suite, strengthening integration between MOBC and its sub-brands and building consistent, meaningful brand patterns. Develop and communicate brand resources to MOBC departments and sites, equipping programmatic staff to produce on-brand materials independently. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Share responsibility for photography and video capture and editing. Create simple animations, such as end cards, as needed. Partner with the VP of Communications and Marketing to develop organizational guidelines for ethical AI use in design. Help build a consistent process for ethical client storytelling, including cases where a client hasn't given permission to use their name or photo. Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Education and Experience : Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related fields 3-6 years of experience in graphic design for fundraising and development, donor engagement, enrollment marketing, social media and website content, and publications Experience with Adobe design suite and Canva Experience engaging communities of color and socio-economically disadvantaged communities The above qualifications express the minimum standards of education and/or experience for this position. Other combinations of education and experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may be taken into consideration. Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in communicating design principles to small and large groups Maintains credibility through sincerity, honesty, and discretion. Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external constituents. Strong collaborative skills across multiple departments and staff with various exposure to design Strong organizational skills. Strong time management skills; uses time effectively; consistently meets deadlines. Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive information. Documents regularly, thoroughly, accurately, and completely. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. High level of detail and accuracy. Exercises good and consistently fair judgment, courtesy, and tact in dealing with the staff and public in giving and obtaining information. Computer literate including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, database, desk top publishing software, email and the internet. Special Demands: The special demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular on-campus presence and moderate local and regional travel THE MARTHA O’BRYAN CENTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr