Communications and Graphic Design Specialist

Position Communications and Graphic Design Specialist Salary: $50,000-$60,000 Schedule : Monday-Friday business hours, with occasional evening and weekend work Location: In person, St. Paul Who We Are For more than 129 years, Neighborhood House has partnered with families in St. Paul to ensure access to essential services, including food, housing, education, and opportunities. Today, we serve more than 30,000 individuals annually across six neighborhoods, striving for a community where everyone can thrive. Position Summary The Communications and Graphic Design Specialist plays a key role in elevating Neighborhood House’s brand, visual storytelling, and digital presence. As part of a small, fast-moving, collaborative Communications and Marketing team within the Advancement team, this position creates compelling visual assets across print, digital, and social media platforms that engage, inspire, and mobilize our community. The ideal candidate can translate complex ideas into clear, visually engaging materials while managing multiple projects and deadlines; is creative, collaborative, and organized; and demonstrates strong skills in design and project management. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Graphic Design (Print and Digital) Design print materials including brochures, flyers, event programs, reports, signage, and mailers. Create digital assets such as email graphics, website visuals, motion graphics, infographics, and campaign collateral. Translate brand guidelines consistently across all platforms and materials. Implement inclusive and accessible design practices. Partner with internal teams to develop materials that support fundraising, programs, events, and community outreach goals. Obtain project estimates that align with budget goals, deliver final files for print production, and coordinate with print vendors as needed to assure quality and timely production. Social Media and Digital Content Design graphics and visual content for social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn). Support the development of digital campaigns that grow visibility and engagement. Maintain an organized visual content library and ensure brand accuracy across platforms. Assist the Communications team as needed with social media content, including writing, refining, or posting social captions and messaging to accompany visuals. Brand Stewardship & Collaboration Uphold brand standards and contribute to evolving visual identity elements. Provide creative consultation to internal partners. Work collaboratively with communications, fundraising, and program teams on projects, events, and campaigns. Support cross-functional projects and help streamline visual requests and workflows. Client Collaboration and Project Management Oversee multiple design projects simultaneously with accuracy and timeliness. Use Monday.com to track tasks, deadlines, and approvals. Maintain an organized system for file storage, versioning, and asset delivery. Additional Duties And Responsibilities Actively support and champion the mission and programs of Neighborhood House. Actively support Neighborhood House’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and radical hospitality. Conduct all activities with a high degree of cultural competency. Maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with colleagues. Consistently uphold Neighborhood House policies, procedures, and confidentiality protocols. When representing Neighborhood House to internal and external audiences, articulate the organization’s desired image and position. Contribute to building a cohesive, respectful, responsive, and productive staff environment that demonstrates our values and mission. Actively participate in required meetings, trainings, and other events as requested. Experience And Skills Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or related field or equivalent professional experience. 2-4 years of professional design experience (nonprofit experience a plus). Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Premiere or Rush). Demonstrated experience creating designs for print campaigns. Strong attention to detail, layout, typography, and visual consistency. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a small, fast-moving team. Ability to manage multiple deadlines, incorporate feedback, and prioritize effectively. Cultural humility and the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds. Strong organizational and file-management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Commitment to organizational values of equity and inclusion. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to work hybrid (comfortable with Zoom, email, Teams, etc.) Desired Qualifications Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment. Experience with project management platforms (e.g., Monday.com, Asana, Trello). Experience creating graphics for social media and digital campaigns. Photography skills (basic to intermediate). Social media management skills (basic to intermediate). Experience with ethical fundraising practices. Ability to produce short-form video content and motion graphics. Familiarity with accessibility requirements for digital content. Experience creating branded templates or visual guidelines. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse economic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. WORK LOCATION This in-person role is based in St. Paul, MN. This position is primarily an in-office setting with interaction at various Neighborhood House sites and occasional off-site meetings or events. Occasional local travel is required; reliable transportation is necessary (mileage reimbursement available). PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear, and see. Specific visual abilities needed for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The role requires the ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computers, phones, copiers) and to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via electronic communication. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and move about within and between worksites as needed. The employee uses hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds, such as event materials or office supplies; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these tasks. This role may require occasional evening or weekend hours to support organizational events or respond to operational needs. Neighborhood House is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive, respectful, and accessible to all employees. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT Neighborhood House is required to conduct background checks on all final candidates because of our work with youth and families. We understand that past events may have occurred, and we don’t want this to deter you from applying. The outcome of background checks does not automatically disqualify a candidate, and we are open to a conversation to discuss the results. NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Neighborhood House is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The Neighborhood House provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other status protected by law. Neighborhood House is an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming work environment for people of diverse communities. We’d Like To Meet You Don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Neighborhood House is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the qualifications in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. The right role for you might be just around the corner. #J-18808-Ljbffr