CACP: Graphic Design and Marketing Assistant with Haley House

Job Description:

Wage: $15/hr | Hours: 6-8/week

Graphic Design and Marketing Assistant with Haley House

About the Organization:

Haley House uses food and the power of community to break down barriers between people, empower individuals, and strengthen neighborhoods. We believe in radical solutions: solving problems at their root by challenging attitudes that perpetuate suffering and by building alternative models of community.

For more information, please visit: HaleyHouse.org

Organization Address:

23 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116

Position Description:

The Graphic Design and Marketing Assistant will:
Create graphic communications for printed materials, email newsletters, and digital, online graphics. This will include events flyers, direct mail pieces, website and social media graphics, posters, and other marketing, promotional, and outreach materials as needed.
Support managers and program coordinators with the creation of flyers and digital graphics to promote both recurring and special events
Collaborate with Development & Outreach Manager and Director of Development to support outreach and fundraising campaigns through engaging design solutions
Collaborate with Development and Outreach Manager and other staff to provide best practices recommendations for the creation and documentation of branded design elements and materials, including updating brand guidelines and elements
Collaborate with Development Director and program staff to update Canva templates to be used by program staff for program activities, including determining changeable and non changeable elements
Design mini-campaigns for multiple events that include digital and non-digital elements
Requirements:

Qualifications:

Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and/or other common design and layout applications (ie. Canva)
Attention to detail and creativity
Strong interpersonal skills with clear communication and professionalism
Commitment to helping the most vulnerable in our society and track record of challenging existing systems of privilege and injustice
Preferred: familiarity with Wordpress and other social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Support / Supervision:

The student will meet weekly with Haley House's Director of Development to review projects, set priorities, receive design feedback, and build professional skills through one-on-one mentorship.

Expected Work Hours per Week:

6-8 hours
This position is expected to be hybrid, with some in-person work and some virtual work. Arrangements can be made to create the best workflow for both the student and the Haley House team.
Work Schedule:

Once a schedule is established between the student and Haley House, the student will be expected to work a consistent schedule week-to-week. Tues, Wed, and Thurs are the preferred work days for the student during standard work hours 9am-5pm (preferred) that said, Haley House is flexible and will accommodate the student's availability.

Wage:

$15 / hour

PLEASE NOTE:

This position is part of the PartnershipWORKS program offered through MassArt's Center for Art and Community Partnerships (CACP). If you are hired for this position, you will become a member of the team at your community site AND a member of the CACP student cohort. You will have two supervisors, one through your host site and a second through CACP..

The requirements for holding a PartnershipWORKS position through CACP are:

Commit to your position for the entire academic year (fall + spring semesters)
Participate in monthly PartnershipWORKS sessions throughout the year, facilitated by CACP staff
Complete time sheets in a timely manner, every two weeks
Provide photo documentation of your work at your host site
Thoughtful completion of all CACP evaluations
Maintain communication with CACP staff regarding any challenges and/or successes related to your experience at your host site
Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here.

Comprehensive Benefits

(does not apply to contractor/student positions) :
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Please click here to view MassArt Benefits.

MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Application Instructions:

Interested student-candidates should submit

a resume, short cover letter, and a portfolio of design work . Applications will be reviewed by the community-site supervisor on a rolling basis.

Please apply as soon as possible. The PartnershipWORKS program has limited capacity; all positions will close once the program reaches capacity.