Production & Creative Services Associate

THE SALVATION ARMY

CENTRAL ILLINOIS AREA COMMAND

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Production and Creative Services Associate

LOCATION/DEPT: Central Illinois Area Command

REPORTS to (TITLE): Tri-County Development Director

FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

STATUS TYPE: Regular Full Time

Salary Grade: 405

Pay Range: $19.97 - $23.96

OUTCOMES

The Tri-County Development Team coordinates marketing and communications for the Tri-County area. They will be supported in their printed and digital communication needs through the creation of quality printed and digital assets and maintenance of their online presence consistent with the determined Tri-County brand identity and current needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design and deliver printed assets:
   
   
   
   1. Printed assets will be required for all events; for all promotional opportunities such as information fairs, community presentations, etc.
   2. Promotional assets include, but are not limited to, fliers, postcards, brochures, program booklets, thank you cards/fliers, and other printed materials
   3. Work with Tri-County Development Team, Women's Auxiliary and Echelon on items that need to be produced.
   4. Print, bind, fold, etc. as required for specific project
   
   
   
   

1. Design other marketing materials for promotional purposes.
   
   
   
   1. Work with team to design signage needed.
   2. Work with Director to design print advertisements, website banners for media site pages, and end slides for commercials.
   3. Create PowerPoint presentations for different events.
   
   
   
   

1. Design Social Media assets to accompany current promotional directives (i.e., golf promos; National Salvation Army Week; Red Kettle Battle of the Bells, etc.):
   
   
   
   1. Update existing materials.
   2. Create new materials as required.
   
   
   
   

1. Maintain Social Media presence for the Tri-County:
   
   
   
   1. Prepare weekly social media posts for review by Director.
   2. Place weekly social media posts and monitor comments.
   3. Share comments that may require additional attention with the Director.
   
   
   
   

1. Maintain content on SAPeoria.org Website:
   
   
   
   1. Work with Tri-County Development Team to identify changes, updates and additions for the website on a quarterly basis beginning July 1.
   2. Once new/revised content is determined, work with Divisional Digital Team to get the changes made on our site. This may require training so you can make the changes yourself as they are needed.
   
   
   
   

1. Participate in Department and Division meetings as assigned.
2. Assist with other duties as assigned and needed.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Tri-County Development Director and works closely with Tri-County Development Team members.

In contacts related to this position's duties, the individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

The individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or business-related field. Comparable experience in Canva, Photoshop or similar will be considered.
• Minimum of 1 years' experience with computer-based graphic design and social media.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint and Publisher or willingness to learn programs as needed.

COMPENTENCIES

• Willing to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Knowledge of services, policies, and procedures related to Salvation Army processes.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work independently once direction has been given.
• Attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
• An ability to work with confidential material.
• A decision-making approach that uses good judgment.

POSITION LIMITATIONS (What this position must do)

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will keep the Tri-County Development Director informed of all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is required to do light physical work.
• In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard office equipment and a PC.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 20 lbs.
• The work environment for this position normally includes an office environment with a low to moderate noise level.