DEPARTMENT: Marketing POSITION: Senior Graphic Designer REPORTS TO: Director of Marketing and Communications WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday with some evenings and weekends CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, exempt; benefits eligible after 90 days COMPENSATION: $85,000 – $95,000; DOE
POSITION SUMMARY
Berkeley Repertory Theatre (Berkeley Rep), established in 1968, is one of the nation’s prominent theatrical institutions with a long, proud history of developing Broadway-bound productions such as Green Day’s American Idiot and Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations along with high caliber artists and comedians like Mike Birbiglia, John Leguizamo, and social commentator Fran Lebowitz.
Berkeley Rep’s growing art department, under the umbrella of marketing, is at the forefront of graphic design, videography, and photography, with the aim to communicate our stage work in varying multimedia formats to drive audience attendance and ticket sales.
The senior graphic designer will have the opportunity to spearhead the graphic design arm by growing and evolving our new branding system created by renowned designer, Pentagram’s Paula Scher. The design system encompasses three of our main tentpole, public facing offerings including institutional and production show art from our Berkeley Rep stages, classes, and educational offerings within our School of Theatre, and artist development programs through The Ground Floor. The position manages a shared multimedia content fellow with our senior videographer and producer that has varying skills in graphic design, photography, and videography. Hybrid work is currently available, but the position requires regular onsite visits to manage institutional signage at our two theatres and a new educational and artist housing center all located in downtown Berkeley.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serves under the supervision of the director of marketing and communications while often interfacing with the managing director, artistic director, artists, and other senior staff.
Manages the day-to-day graphic needs of the whole of the institution that includes advertising assets (mainly digital, some print), direct mail postcards, season brochures, website graphics, social media graphics, indoor and outdoor theatre signage, invitations, email graphics, web banners, apparel and merchandise, fundraising materials, video assets, and more.
Ensures files are properly labeled, organized, and accessible via SharePoint.
Maintains and runs our graphic request system (all Microsoft tools) to organize and manage all incoming design tasks from various departments.
Manages multiple competing projects with often short timelines.
Tracks and traffics graphics with third-party vendors including printers and advertisers.
Ensures institutional adherence to the brand guidelines, as outlined by Paula Scher/Pentagram, across departments.
Designs with the audience at the forefront, including catering visuals to targeted segments.
Actively participates in workshops and trainings as requested, including harassment prevention, bystander intervention, anti-bias, and other equity, diversity, inclusion, and access initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and skills
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a graphic designer.
Fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.
This is a high output, truly fast paced environment that requires a skilled hand at managing multiple points of feedback in short timelines.
Expert user in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite on a Mac OS (with particular focus on InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Acrobat).
Ability to generate html5 or animated digital display ads.
Interest in and commitment to equity, diversity, access, and inclusion work and the representation of diverse and representative imagery being top of mind in all marketing collateral.
Comfortable working within a defined, photo-forward brand system.
Takes care in the delivery of drafts and final product by ensuring what was requested is what is being delivered.
Demonstrated interest in the performing arts.
A solid portfolio of work that demonstrates your creative eye, ability to work within established brand guidelines, and experience designing for the entire consumer journey.
Self-sufficient, independent, and creative thinker to help evolve the brand system from season to season.
Experience in After Effects and motion graphics a plus.
Application Procedure
Berkeley Rep is an equal opportunity employer and offers a full range of employee benefits including 85% employer-paid health and dental insurance, optional vision, FSA, and 403(b) plans, professional development support, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Position available immediately. Email submissions only. Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and portfolio to jobs@berkeleyrep.org with “Senior Graphic Designer” in the subject line. Persons from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.
Berkeley Rep will contact candidates of interest. Please, no calls. Only complete submissions will be considered.
Jun 17, 2022
Full time
DEPARTMENT: Marketing POSITION: Senior Graphic Designer REPORTS TO: Director of Marketing and Communications WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday with some evenings and weekends CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, exempt; benefits eligible after 90 days COMPENSATION: $85,000 – $95,000; DOE
POSITION SUMMARY
Berkeley Repertory Theatre (Berkeley Rep), established in 1968, is one of the nation’s prominent theatrical institutions with a long, proud history of developing Broadway-bound productions such as Green Day’s American Idiot and Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations along with high caliber artists and comedians like Mike Birbiglia, John Leguizamo, and social commentator Fran Lebowitz.
Berkeley Rep’s growing art department, under the umbrella of marketing, is at the forefront of graphic design, videography, and photography, with the aim to communicate our stage work in varying multimedia formats to drive audience attendance and ticket sales.
The senior graphic designer will have the opportunity to spearhead the graphic design arm by growing and evolving our new branding system created by renowned designer, Pentagram’s Paula Scher. The design system encompasses three of our main tentpole, public facing offerings including institutional and production show art from our Berkeley Rep stages, classes, and educational offerings within our School of Theatre, and artist development programs through The Ground Floor. The position manages a shared multimedia content fellow with our senior videographer and producer that has varying skills in graphic design, photography, and videography. Hybrid work is currently available, but the position requires regular onsite visits to manage institutional signage at our two theatres and a new educational and artist housing center all located in downtown Berkeley.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serves under the supervision of the director of marketing and communications while often interfacing with the managing director, artistic director, artists, and other senior staff.
Manages the day-to-day graphic needs of the whole of the institution that includes advertising assets (mainly digital, some print), direct mail postcards, season brochures, website graphics, social media graphics, indoor and outdoor theatre signage, invitations, email graphics, web banners, apparel and merchandise, fundraising materials, video assets, and more.
Ensures files are properly labeled, organized, and accessible via SharePoint.
Maintains and runs our graphic request system (all Microsoft tools) to organize and manage all incoming design tasks from various departments.
Manages multiple competing projects with often short timelines.
Tracks and traffics graphics with third-party vendors including printers and advertisers.
Ensures institutional adherence to the brand guidelines, as outlined by Paula Scher/Pentagram, across departments.
Designs with the audience at the forefront, including catering visuals to targeted segments.
Actively participates in workshops and trainings as requested, including harassment prevention, bystander intervention, anti-bias, and other equity, diversity, inclusion, and access initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and skills
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a graphic designer.
Fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.
This is a high output, truly fast paced environment that requires a skilled hand at managing multiple points of feedback in short timelines.
Expert user in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite on a Mac OS (with particular focus on InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Acrobat).
Ability to generate html5 or animated digital display ads.
Interest in and commitment to equity, diversity, access, and inclusion work and the representation of diverse and representative imagery being top of mind in all marketing collateral.
Comfortable working within a defined, photo-forward brand system.
Takes care in the delivery of drafts and final product by ensuring what was requested is what is being delivered.
Demonstrated interest in the performing arts.
A solid portfolio of work that demonstrates your creative eye, ability to work within established brand guidelines, and experience designing for the entire consumer journey.
Self-sufficient, independent, and creative thinker to help evolve the brand system from season to season.
Experience in After Effects and motion graphics a plus.
Application Procedure
Berkeley Rep is an equal opportunity employer and offers a full range of employee benefits including 85% employer-paid health and dental insurance, optional vision, FSA, and 403(b) plans, professional development support, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Position available immediately. Email submissions only. Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and portfolio to jobs@berkeleyrep.org with “Senior Graphic Designer” in the subject line. Persons from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.
Berkeley Rep will contact candidates of interest. Please, no calls. Only complete submissions will be considered.
About Porchlight Music Theatre A nonprofit professional company with an annual budget of $2.5 million, Porchlight Music Theatre is Chicago’s award-winning home for music theatre, celebrating the past, present and future of this unique American art form for the last 27 years. In residence at the historic, intimate Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago’s Gold Coast, Porchlight completed the best-attended and highest-grossing season in its history just prior to the pandemic. Porchlight delights more than 30,000 patrons each season with a three- to four-show Mainstage season of inventively reimagined classics, recent Broadway hits and new musical finds; a Porchlight Revisits series of rarely seen musicals in limited run with enhanced dramaturgy; a New Faces Sing Broadway cabaret series; and a free Broadway in your Backyard neighborhood-park concert series, in addition to educational programs for students of all ages through classes and camps, Chicago Public Schools and community partnerships.
About the Position Porchlight Music Theatre seeks a strategic marketing leader to serve as Marketing & Communications Director. The Director will create and execute both short-term and long-term strategic marketing plans to develop and grow an annual audience of more than 30,000 and ticket revenue in excess of $1 million. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Marketing & Communications Director serves as a key member of the theatre’s senior management team, essential to conversations about critical issues that will have a lasting impact on the company and its position in the industry. The Marketing & Communications Director works closely with the Artistic, Development and Education departments to promote a diverse theatre season, events, fundraising campaigns, education programs, readings and more. This is a great opportunity for a talented and ambitious leader in the field of arts marketing. Responsibilities/Roles: Subscriptions & Single Ticket Sales (30%) Conceive and execute robust, integrated subscription and single ticket campaigns, including direct marketing, digital and print media, media placements and strategic partnerships, to meet or exceed goals. Develop reporting and analytics to effectively track, assess and forecast sales and financial performance. Other Program Marketing (20%) Collaborating with program areas, develop, manage and evaluate marketing efforts and assets to brand and promote education programs, community outreach and fundraising events to maximize organizational revenue and ensure consistency with institutional branding. Audience Development & Community Partnerships (20%) Execute innovative audience development and customer experience strategies with a focus on increasing patron loyalty, maximizing revenue and increasing audience diversity. Collaborate closely with Audience Services Director on Porchlight’s main interactions with patrons to ensure the highest-quality customer experience. Plan, manage and execute audience and market research to assess audience satisfaction, understand demographic and psychographic profiles, and hone audience-building strategies Brand & Content Management (10%) Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy and plan to achieve organizational goals for branding, public relations, partnerships, sales and awareness. Manage and cultivate Porchlight’s brand and key messaging in local, regional and national markets, including high-level institutional content management of all web, digital and print projects, marketing collateral and advertising campaigns, providing creative direction and approval. Media Relations & Corporate Communications (10%) Manage and collaborate with external media relations firm on institutional and programmatic communications that generate consistent local, regional, and national media interest. Collaborate with ED on corporate communications, including talking points, board communications and strategic updates. Other (10%) Manage Marketing Department staff, calendar, budget and processes. Oversee comprehensive organizational communications calendar, including all artistic, fundraising and education/outreach programs. Negotiate favorable terms and sponsorships with major vendors such as designers, printers, mailing house, and media (for ad placement). Serve as staff liaison to board Marketing & Engagement Committee. Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years experience in performing arts marketing with a proven track record in setting and executing strategy, and achieving goals
Strong organizational, planning and personnel management skills with ability to focus on strategic vision as well as day-to-day plans
Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical abilities, creativity and unwavering interest in detail
Evidence of maturity, drive and enthusiasm
Demonstrated management and leadership skills
Proficiency in digital media best practices (social, SEO, display, etc.)
Proficiency with Microsoft suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with CRM databases (ex: PatronManager/Salesforce)
Love of theatre/performing arts
Cultural competency to work with individuals and groups from diverse racial, religious, ethnic, educational, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as members of the LGBTQ and gender non-conforming communities
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as performances, events or meetings require
Local to the Chicago area. Porchlight has a hybrid work structure but the nature of this position and the industry requires some in-person work and events.
Compensation/Benefits: Salary: $75,000, commensurate with experience Benefits: optional individual health insurance with 80% employer contribution; optional dental/vision coverage; generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
TO APPLY Please send cover letter and resume via email to employment-intern@porchlightmusictheatre.org . Full job description posted at porchlightmusictheatre.org/about/opportunity/. No phone calls, please. Porchlight Music Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mar 10, 2022
Full time
About Porchlight Music Theatre A nonprofit professional company with an annual budget of $2.5 million, Porchlight Music Theatre is Chicago’s award-winning home for music theatre, celebrating the past, present and future of this unique American art form for the last 27 years. In residence at the historic, intimate Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago’s Gold Coast, Porchlight completed the best-attended and highest-grossing season in its history just prior to the pandemic. Porchlight delights more than 30,000 patrons each season with a three- to four-show Mainstage season of inventively reimagined classics, recent Broadway hits and new musical finds; a Porchlight Revisits series of rarely seen musicals in limited run with enhanced dramaturgy; a New Faces Sing Broadway cabaret series; and a free Broadway in your Backyard neighborhood-park concert series, in addition to educational programs for students of all ages through classes and camps, Chicago Public Schools and community partnerships.
About the Position Porchlight Music Theatre seeks a strategic marketing leader to serve as Marketing & Communications Director. The Director will create and execute both short-term and long-term strategic marketing plans to develop and grow an annual audience of more than 30,000 and ticket revenue in excess of $1 million. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Marketing & Communications Director serves as a key member of the theatre’s senior management team, essential to conversations about critical issues that will have a lasting impact on the company and its position in the industry. The Marketing & Communications Director works closely with the Artistic, Development and Education departments to promote a diverse theatre season, events, fundraising campaigns, education programs, readings and more. This is a great opportunity for a talented and ambitious leader in the field of arts marketing. Responsibilities/Roles: Subscriptions & Single Ticket Sales (30%) Conceive and execute robust, integrated subscription and single ticket campaigns, including direct marketing, digital and print media, media placements and strategic partnerships, to meet or exceed goals. Develop reporting and analytics to effectively track, assess and forecast sales and financial performance. Other Program Marketing (20%) Collaborating with program areas, develop, manage and evaluate marketing efforts and assets to brand and promote education programs, community outreach and fundraising events to maximize organizational revenue and ensure consistency with institutional branding. Audience Development & Community Partnerships (20%) Execute innovative audience development and customer experience strategies with a focus on increasing patron loyalty, maximizing revenue and increasing audience diversity. Collaborate closely with Audience Services Director on Porchlight’s main interactions with patrons to ensure the highest-quality customer experience. Plan, manage and execute audience and market research to assess audience satisfaction, understand demographic and psychographic profiles, and hone audience-building strategies Brand & Content Management (10%) Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy and plan to achieve organizational goals for branding, public relations, partnerships, sales and awareness. Manage and cultivate Porchlight’s brand and key messaging in local, regional and national markets, including high-level institutional content management of all web, digital and print projects, marketing collateral and advertising campaigns, providing creative direction and approval. Media Relations & Corporate Communications (10%) Manage and collaborate with external media relations firm on institutional and programmatic communications that generate consistent local, regional, and national media interest. Collaborate with ED on corporate communications, including talking points, board communications and strategic updates. Other (10%) Manage Marketing Department staff, calendar, budget and processes. Oversee comprehensive organizational communications calendar, including all artistic, fundraising and education/outreach programs. Negotiate favorable terms and sponsorships with major vendors such as designers, printers, mailing house, and media (for ad placement). Serve as staff liaison to board Marketing & Engagement Committee. Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years experience in performing arts marketing with a proven track record in setting and executing strategy, and achieving goals
Strong organizational, planning and personnel management skills with ability to focus on strategic vision as well as day-to-day plans
Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical abilities, creativity and unwavering interest in detail
Evidence of maturity, drive and enthusiasm
Demonstrated management and leadership skills
Proficiency in digital media best practices (social, SEO, display, etc.)
Proficiency with Microsoft suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with CRM databases (ex: PatronManager/Salesforce)
Love of theatre/performing arts
Cultural competency to work with individuals and groups from diverse racial, religious, ethnic, educational, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as members of the LGBTQ and gender non-conforming communities
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as performances, events or meetings require
Local to the Chicago area. Porchlight has a hybrid work structure but the nature of this position and the industry requires some in-person work and events.
Compensation/Benefits: Salary: $75,000, commensurate with experience Benefits: optional individual health insurance with 80% employer contribution; optional dental/vision coverage; generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
TO APPLY Please send cover letter and resume via email to employment-intern@porchlightmusictheatre.org . Full job description posted at porchlightmusictheatre.org/about/opportunity/. No phone calls, please. Porchlight Music Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) is a national nonprofit organization based in Chicago that works to make schools healthier places for all children. HSC believes that every child should have a chance to learn and thrive, and advocates for policies and practices that support health and learning, including nutritious food, physical activity, health services and clean air at school. HSC focuses on issues affecting students of color and those from under-invested communities, and strives to make equity part of the public dialogue about education and health.
HSC’s key strategies are to empower school stakeholders to be agents of change at the school and district levels, advocate for district, state and federal policies and build the capacity of schools, school districts and educational agencies to better support student health. HSC works with parents, teachers and principals in Chicago Public Schools, and uses the lessons learned from that work to advocate for key policy and practice changes. This work takes place at the intersection of health, education, equity, community and sustainability.
HSC produces a robust set of reports, policy briefs, action alerts, articles and newsletters on an annual basis that keep our stakeholders informed and engaged. HSC has a $2 million budget and a staff team of 16.
Position Opportunity and Description
HSC is seeking a full-time Communications Manager who will be an integral part of the communications team and provide direction through project management and production of website updates, email campaigns, blog posts, digital reports, event materials and social media content. A strong sense of visual design, strong writing and editing skills, and a high attention to detail is required.
This position reports to the Communications Director. Specific responsibilities include:
Asset Development and Review
Create visual assets (e.g., designing infographics, choosing, editing and sizing photos and logo files) to accompany website, documents, presentations, posts and email campaigns.
Use templates to create flyers, reports, event materials and other materials. Create new templates when necessary.
Provide a quality check and final proof of web content, documents, posts and email campaigns according to the HSC style guide.
Ensure presentations and materials for events and webinars align with the HSC style guide and presentation templates.
Project and Event Logistics Management
Project manage, create and send emails and newsletters in Mailchimp.
Work collaboratively on projects with printers, photographers, videographers, designers, illustrators and other outside vendors.
Work collaboratively on HSC website and other website backend updates with outside developer.
Create webinar events in GoToWebinar, provide team support during practice sessions and manage the broadcast during the live event.
Support development and implementation of successful in-person events including set up, overseeing tech for event programs and providing photography.
Identify virtual event content and technical support strategies such as interview coordination and video recording and editing.
Coordinate document language translation.
Social Media and Website Content Development and Curation
Post blogs, events and resources on the website. Manage website content updates, including to program and issue pages as well as managing the rotating homepage feature.
Curate, schedule and post on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Create forms in Form Assembly, link to Salesforce and embed on websites.
Track monthly metric updates. Provide analytics reports.
Qualifications
A commitment to Healthy Schools Campaign’s mission and values.
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills. High attention to detail required.
Strong organizational and project management skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage concurrent assignments under tight deadlines.
Strong professional experience working with Content Management System (preferably WordPress) functionality and experience using a CMS to author, edit and maintain a public facing website required.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Experience using email marketing software, proficiency in Mailchimp preferred.
Experience managing social media accounts in a professional setting.
Proficient at using Gmail, Google Docs, Google Slides, Microsoft Office and PowerPoint in a professional setting.
5+ years relevant experience required.
Additional Requirements
The Communications Manager must be based in or near Chicago where the HSC office is located; the HSC office is currently closed so applicants must have a functioning home-office space for effective virtual work through all or most of 2021.
This position will require the Communications Manager to work some evenings and weekends.
This position requires some lifting for meeting and event setup. Candidates should be comfortable lifting at least 25 pounds.
Candidates must be willing to submit to background checks.
The salary range is $45,000-$53,000 and dependent upon experience. Generous benefit package includes medical, dental and disability insurance, a 6% employer matching contribution to a retirement plan after one year of employment and paid vacation and sick leave.
To Apply
HSC is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability or veteran status. HSC strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, LGBTQIA+ people and members of other marginalized communities to apply.
Please respond to this opportunity by May 14 with the following documents and send to communications-manager@healthyschoolscampaign . Please put your full name in the subject line.
Resume and cover letter
Sample project (website, email campaign, infographic, etc.) that you designed and a description of how you collaborated with colleagues (e.g., copywriters, designers, project managers)
No phone calls please. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on May 14, 2021.
May 03, 2021
Full time
Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) is a national nonprofit organization based in Chicago that works to make schools healthier places for all children. HSC believes that every child should have a chance to learn and thrive, and advocates for policies and practices that support health and learning, including nutritious food, physical activity, health services and clean air at school. HSC focuses on issues affecting students of color and those from under-invested communities, and strives to make equity part of the public dialogue about education and health.
HSC’s key strategies are to empower school stakeholders to be agents of change at the school and district levels, advocate for district, state and federal policies and build the capacity of schools, school districts and educational agencies to better support student health. HSC works with parents, teachers and principals in Chicago Public Schools, and uses the lessons learned from that work to advocate for key policy and practice changes. This work takes place at the intersection of health, education, equity, community and sustainability.
HSC produces a robust set of reports, policy briefs, action alerts, articles and newsletters on an annual basis that keep our stakeholders informed and engaged. HSC has a $2 million budget and a staff team of 16.
Position Opportunity and Description
HSC is seeking a full-time Communications Manager who will be an integral part of the communications team and provide direction through project management and production of website updates, email campaigns, blog posts, digital reports, event materials and social media content. A strong sense of visual design, strong writing and editing skills, and a high attention to detail is required.
This position reports to the Communications Director. Specific responsibilities include:
Asset Development and Review
Create visual assets (e.g., designing infographics, choosing, editing and sizing photos and logo files) to accompany website, documents, presentations, posts and email campaigns.
Use templates to create flyers, reports, event materials and other materials. Create new templates when necessary.
Provide a quality check and final proof of web content, documents, posts and email campaigns according to the HSC style guide.
Ensure presentations and materials for events and webinars align with the HSC style guide and presentation templates.
Project and Event Logistics Management
Project manage, create and send emails and newsletters in Mailchimp.
Work collaboratively on projects with printers, photographers, videographers, designers, illustrators and other outside vendors.
Work collaboratively on HSC website and other website backend updates with outside developer.
Create webinar events in GoToWebinar, provide team support during practice sessions and manage the broadcast during the live event.
Support development and implementation of successful in-person events including set up, overseeing tech for event programs and providing photography.
Identify virtual event content and technical support strategies such as interview coordination and video recording and editing.
Coordinate document language translation.
Social Media and Website Content Development and Curation
Post blogs, events and resources on the website. Manage website content updates, including to program and issue pages as well as managing the rotating homepage feature.
Curate, schedule and post on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Create forms in Form Assembly, link to Salesforce and embed on websites.
Track monthly metric updates. Provide analytics reports.
Qualifications
A commitment to Healthy Schools Campaign’s mission and values.
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills. High attention to detail required.
Strong organizational and project management skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage concurrent assignments under tight deadlines.
Strong professional experience working with Content Management System (preferably WordPress) functionality and experience using a CMS to author, edit and maintain a public facing website required.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Experience using email marketing software, proficiency in Mailchimp preferred.
Experience managing social media accounts in a professional setting.
Proficient at using Gmail, Google Docs, Google Slides, Microsoft Office and PowerPoint in a professional setting.
5+ years relevant experience required.
Additional Requirements
The Communications Manager must be based in or near Chicago where the HSC office is located; the HSC office is currently closed so applicants must have a functioning home-office space for effective virtual work through all or most of 2021.
This position will require the Communications Manager to work some evenings and weekends.
This position requires some lifting for meeting and event setup. Candidates should be comfortable lifting at least 25 pounds.
Candidates must be willing to submit to background checks.
The salary range is $45,000-$53,000 and dependent upon experience. Generous benefit package includes medical, dental and disability insurance, a 6% employer matching contribution to a retirement plan after one year of employment and paid vacation and sick leave.
To Apply
HSC is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability or veteran status. HSC strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, LGBTQIA+ people and members of other marginalized communities to apply.
Please respond to this opportunity by May 14 with the following documents and send to communications-manager@healthyschoolscampaign . Please put your full name in the subject line.
Resume and cover letter
Sample project (website, email campaign, infographic, etc.) that you designed and a description of how you collaborated with colleagues (e.g., copywriters, designers, project managers)
No phone calls please. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on May 14, 2021.
The College of Lake County
19351 West Washington St., Grayslake, IL 60030
Job Summary:
The College of Lake County has a new opportunity for an experienced Project Manager in Facilities to manage and oversee facilities and site planning for College-wide capital and on-going projects on multiple campus sites. The position will lead projects from original concept through final implementation. The ideal applicant will be a certified project manager who is highly organized, able to communicate with stakeholders, and have the ability to plan and multitask in order to meet deadlines and keep projects within budget.
Strategic Leadership and Project Management 60%
• Perform the full range of project management cycle: initiating, planning (determine and define scope of work and deliverables), communicating, executing (manage schedule and activities), monitoring and controlling, and closing. Lead projects requiring functional integration. Complete sub-project and/or stand-alone elements (or a contained project such as construction project). • Direct development of an action plan and estimate requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project. • Coordinate efforts across entire project between architects, designers, engineers, subcontractors and internal CLC customers. Select and manage contractor, subcontractor and supplier relationships. • Conduct site checks to monitor progress and quality standards. Issue progress updates as needed regarding costs and timelines. Problem solve with contractors to address delays, emergencies or other issues. • Schedule and manage inspections for project work completed and finalizing all project closing documentation. Handle environmental or local community issues that may arise. • Ensure work is completed in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes. • Develop and help execute comprehensive change management strategy and communication plan relative to project scope and stakeholders on a focused project; actively manage resistance to change. • Manage and report on risks associated with projects to Director of Facilities, with the understanding that risk sharing is maintained between management and project manager. • Maintain a high level of cooperation and communication with college community, and effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Provide detail reports to College Leadership Team, team members and stakeholders on a regular basis.
Department Operations, Procedures and Budget Management 30%
• Partner with Procurement office to prepare and submit request for proposal documents to the Director. Provide project representation at pre-bid meetings and throughout bidding process addressing questions as needed. Assist with biddable and non-biddable monthly Board reports. • Prepare and manage project budgets; draft and submit budget based on scope of work and resource requirements; manage costs in order to meet budget. Review vendor invoices in advance of Director approval,, following up on discrepancies. • Facilitate budget discussions and negotiations. • Assists with preparing the three year Capital Improvement Plan which includes all projects with respective budgets and time frames. • Obtain all necessary permits, approvals and other regulatory prerequisites. • Supervise staff as assigned which may include student workers, interns and apprentices.
Other 10%
• Participate in the shared governance process in the College including but not limited to participating on committees, commissions, lead discussions, present reports and updates to senates. • Prepare and give presentations to the College leadership team and other constituent groups. • Lead Task Force related to facilities projects. • Other duties assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ of experience in project management within construction; OR Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in project management within construction
• Project Management Professional ( PMP ) certification or the ability to complete within six (6) months of employment with educational support from the College • Minimum of four (4) years of recent direct supervisory experience • Minimum of four (4) years of construction vendor management experience in a union environment • Demonstrated expertise in reading and understanding blueprints and drawings • Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles and processes. • Demonstrated ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs • High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills • Knowledge of and experience using MS Office products with proficiency in Outlook and Excel
Desired Qualifications:
• American Institute of Architects ( AIA ) contract knowledge • Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar project management tool • Knowledge of International Business Code • Bilingual Spanish
Nov 18, 2020
Full time
Job Summary:
The College of Lake County has a new opportunity for an experienced Project Manager in Facilities to manage and oversee facilities and site planning for College-wide capital and on-going projects on multiple campus sites. The position will lead projects from original concept through final implementation. The ideal applicant will be a certified project manager who is highly organized, able to communicate with stakeholders, and have the ability to plan and multitask in order to meet deadlines and keep projects within budget.
Strategic Leadership and Project Management 60%
• Perform the full range of project management cycle: initiating, planning (determine and define scope of work and deliverables), communicating, executing (manage schedule and activities), monitoring and controlling, and closing. Lead projects requiring functional integration. Complete sub-project and/or stand-alone elements (or a contained project such as construction project). • Direct development of an action plan and estimate requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project. • Coordinate efforts across entire project between architects, designers, engineers, subcontractors and internal CLC customers. Select and manage contractor, subcontractor and supplier relationships. • Conduct site checks to monitor progress and quality standards. Issue progress updates as needed regarding costs and timelines. Problem solve with contractors to address delays, emergencies or other issues. • Schedule and manage inspections for project work completed and finalizing all project closing documentation. Handle environmental or local community issues that may arise. • Ensure work is completed in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes. • Develop and help execute comprehensive change management strategy and communication plan relative to project scope and stakeholders on a focused project; actively manage resistance to change. • Manage and report on risks associated with projects to Director of Facilities, with the understanding that risk sharing is maintained between management and project manager. • Maintain a high level of cooperation and communication with college community, and effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Provide detail reports to College Leadership Team, team members and stakeholders on a regular basis.
Department Operations, Procedures and Budget Management 30%
• Partner with Procurement office to prepare and submit request for proposal documents to the Director. Provide project representation at pre-bid meetings and throughout bidding process addressing questions as needed. Assist with biddable and non-biddable monthly Board reports. • Prepare and manage project budgets; draft and submit budget based on scope of work and resource requirements; manage costs in order to meet budget. Review vendor invoices in advance of Director approval,, following up on discrepancies. • Facilitate budget discussions and negotiations. • Assists with preparing the three year Capital Improvement Plan which includes all projects with respective budgets and time frames. • Obtain all necessary permits, approvals and other regulatory prerequisites. • Supervise staff as assigned which may include student workers, interns and apprentices.
Other 10%
• Participate in the shared governance process in the College including but not limited to participating on committees, commissions, lead discussions, present reports and updates to senates. • Prepare and give presentations to the College leadership team and other constituent groups. • Lead Task Force related to facilities projects. • Other duties assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ of experience in project management within construction; OR Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in project management within construction
• Project Management Professional ( PMP ) certification or the ability to complete within six (6) months of employment with educational support from the College • Minimum of four (4) years of recent direct supervisory experience • Minimum of four (4) years of construction vendor management experience in a union environment • Demonstrated expertise in reading and understanding blueprints and drawings • Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles and processes. • Demonstrated ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs • High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills • Knowledge of and experience using MS Office products with proficiency in Outlook and Excel
Desired Qualifications:
• American Institute of Architects ( AIA ) contract knowledge • Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar project management tool • Knowledge of International Business Code • Bilingual Spanish