After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond.Thirty years later, now known as After School Matters, our program has engaged more than 400,000 Chicago teens and is the nation’s largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens. No other organization offers programs to high school students at the scale and quality that we do.We offer paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the fields of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including three ASM buildings: downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park.Currently, After School Matters’ annual operating budget is approximately $35M and employs approximately 500 staff across the organization.For more information, visit www.afterschoolmatters.org.Summary of Position:This role is responsible for maintaining After School Matters’ Gift Shop online retail website, as well as assisting with maintaining After School Matters’ main website. They will collaborate with members of After School Matters’ Marketing & Communications team to create content for both sites and will work with the Digital Marketing Manager to design and create content for social media posts to drive traffic to them. Additionally, this position will collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team on graphic design and merchandise needs.This is a full-time position.Major Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the Senior Graphic Designer and the Digital Marketing Manager in creating content for both the Gift Shop and main After School Matters websites and social media posts to drive traffic to the sites. Curate, photograph and upload sales items onto the WordPress retail Gift Shop site. Run and analyze monthly sales reports. Assist the Retail Shop Assistant to ensure fulfillment of online orders and special in-person sales events are handled. Coordinate consignments with outside partners. Work with ASM Programs to curate teen-made items to sell on behalf of After School Matters Gift Shop. Collaborate with MarCom team on graphic design needs, merchandise design and ordering. Other duties as assignedSupervisory Responsibilities: NonePhysical Demands:The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time. Must be able to travel throughout Chicago as needed.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proficient in WordPress, Clover sales software, Canva, Microsoft Excel Photography skills, and potentially video skills A good eye for design and meticulous attention to detail Strong collaboration, organization, prioritization, initiative, and time management skills. Must have the ability to work both independently and as a part of a small team on multiple projects at the same time. Creative problem-solving and developed analytical skills Some knowledge of website management is required Outstanding organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines Proficient written and oral communications skills Must be detailed oriented Ability to use excellent judgment to manage workflow and elevate priority issues to the Communications Manager or Director of Marketing and CommunicationsQualifications: One or more years of experience in website design or maintenance, retail experience preferred. Experience in graphic design software. Bachelor’s or associate degree, preferably in Marketing, Design, or a related field.Additional Requirements:Staff are required to provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or have an approved medical or sincerely held religious beliefs exemption prior to starting employment.How to Apply:Submit a cover letter and resume at pplytojob.com/applyEEO:After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.Powered by JazzHR