The Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF) and the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange (SRBX) and tare looking for a part-time Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist to join our team. This is a new position and works to maintain the organizations’ branding through marketing materials, brochures, flyers, posters, e-newsletters, annual reports, websites, and social media channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite as well as excellent attention to detail. This is a part-time (flexible two to three days a week), in office position, located in our Sacramento, California office and reports to the Digital Communications & Marketing Manager.

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

CIEF is a 501(c)3 organization working to empower youth to pursue careers in the built environment. In the 2023-2024 school year, CIEF served nearly 10,000 high school students in five states. CIEF operates a chapter model in other states and has secondary offices in Irvine, California and Dallas, Texas. SRBX is a 501(c)6 trade association representing the commercial construction industry with nearly 1,100 member companies. It is one of the oldest and largest membership organizations in the Sacramento region. The joint organizations serve more than 20,000 people per year at workforce, business development, and networking events, in addition to providing an online planroom, education and safety training, and government advocacy. SRBX and CIEF have 16 full-time employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Update and prepare promotional materials, including flyers, invitations, videos, digital communications, pamphlets, and brochures.
Craft engaging narratives that highlight our mission and accomplishments, resonating with both industry professionals and youth.
Support the communications department with strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with the Digital Communications & Marketing Manager to coordinate Constant Contact emails and manage automation and drip campaigns.
Design and develop digital assets for online platforms, including social media graphics, digital/print ads, email campaigns, and website pages, while assisting in managing the online presence.
Investigate and develop copy for marketing materials, news stories, and feature articles by conducting interviews and performing research as needed.
Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and insights for content creation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and messaging.
Assist with taking and editing photographs and videos at events.
Work independently on various tasks, handling both heavy and light workloads as needed.
Perform other related graphic design/marketing duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have great attention to detail
Excellent writing and editing skills
Be able to communicate clearly and effectively
Strong time-management and organizational skills
Degree (or in-progress) in marketing, communications, English, public relations or journalism preferred
Familiarity with all aspects of social media
Familiarity with email systems (Constant Contact)
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite

This is a part-time, non-benefits position (15-20 hours a week). Compensation is anticipated to be $25-$30 per hour depending on experience. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and provide proof of auto insurance. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Final candidates will be asked to provide references. The selected candidate will be required to pass FBI and DOJ Background Checks for working with youth and minors before offer will be finalized. Candidate should be able to lift up to 40 pounds in office and/or event settings. No recruiters or third-party placement.

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Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist (Part-time)