Graphic Designer and Social Media Specialist, Substitute-Hourly

Graphic Designer and Social Media Specialist, Substitute-HourlyPosition InformationPosition Title - Graphic Designer and Social Media Specialist, Substitute-HourlyPosition Type - Classified Substitute poolPercentage Employee - HourlyNumber of Months Assignment - Not to exceed 60 daysStarting Date - As soon as possibleCurrent Work Schedule - Monday- Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (days and hours subject to change depending on district needs).Salary Range - $36.71/HourlyFLSA - Non-ExemptLocation - Main CampusDepartment - Public Information, Marketing and CommunicationsOpen Date - 10/09/2026Closing Date - 10/23/2026About Rio Hondo CollegeRío Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.StrengthsOur caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College's 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students' success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.Basic FunctionUnder the direction of an administrator or manager, conceptualizes and creates designs, concepts, and layouts, produces digital and photographic content for the College's website, print, digital, and social media channels to support the marketing, advertising, public relations programs, and community relations to ensure the College's community, regional, state, and national presence.Representative DutiesDesigns and creates visually appealing graphics and photographic content for use on all social media platforms while managing the College's social media channels with daily updates, frequent monitoring, and performance analytics.Designs, lays out, and prepares traditional and digital pre-press camera-ready artwork for offset printing; determines the color and techniques of final products.Plans, designs, and produces artwork and event collateral using a variety of modern techniques and media for such items as brochures, slides, print and electronic advertisements, social media posts, charts, graphs, flyers, and posters.Coordinates projects with both internal and external printers; creates final print-ready files to requested specifications such as crop marks, bleeds, 2-up, 4-up for marketing, outreach, and promotional materials.Photographs College events; maintains and archives a digital, graphic, and photo library.Applies computer graphics in the production of artwork including soft- and hardware management.Advises instructional and administrative personnel on various aspects of graphic arts projects which may include art media and timelines.Prepares photographs for print and display including mounting, laminating, retouch, size, crop, and scan.Creates signage, banners, and backdrops using various media, styles, and sizes, including setting up the backdrop.Enhances appearance of printed materials by determining formats, typeface, type size, and related design considerations in producing typeset material.Designs and develops department brand identities; creates original designs and artwork for promotional materials.Performs a variety of clerical and administrative responsibilities in support of the department's day-to-day activities and/or operations utilizing a variety of communication modalities including but not limited to answers and responds to phone calls, emails, text messages, and chat platforms; opens, screens, and distributes mail and correspondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion of requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance to standard office equipment.Performs other related duties that support the overall objective of the position.Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of: District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment. California Education Code and Title V as it relates to the area of assignment. Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and District policies and practices pertinent to the area of responsibility. Graphic design, digital marketing, and social media management. Current designs and social media trends. Multimedia styles of communication and reporting including web-based presentation modes, and electronic interactions for a variety of audiences. Computer proficiencies in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), creative and graphic design programs such as Quark, Xpress, Illustrator, PhotoShop, and Freehand Typography. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary based on the AP Style Guide of Writing. Creative arts and graphic design standards and principles. Photography skills with experience taking individual and group photos in a variety of settings; comfortable in leading photo shoots. Digital asset management for editing, sharing, cataloging, and archiving large numbers of photos and videos. Proper verbal and written communication techniques, including proofreading, grammar, and spelling precision. Mac and PC platforms. Proper technique to work and utilize social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, etc.). Modern techniques, materials, and equipment used in graphic design. Principles of color and design theories. Requirements and terminology for traditional and digital pre-press. High volume printing methods, both offset and web. Principles of marketing and public relations. Techniques related to the preparation of graphics for television, multimedia, including digital and video formats. Electronic pre-press processes. Effective communication techniques, both verbally and in writing. Record keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing systems methods and techniques. Computer software programs, applications, databases, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of the assignment. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).Ability to: Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position. Work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple competing priorities and projects. Independently produce artwork utilizing a variety of graphics and materials and equipment. Proficiently utilize a variety of creative software programs and applications. Design and produce a broad range of materials such as layouts, brochures, annual reports, newsletters, multimedia presentations, display visuals, imagery for presentations, T-shirts, banners, posters, advertisements, and social media. Serve as the lead in project development, including originating concept and choosing media, preparing, and presenting creative proposals, tracking progress, facilitating print process, and setting realistic timelines for competing multiple projects on deadline. Multi-task, highly organized, detail-oriented with practiced time management, project management, record keeping,