Salary : $44,886.40 Annually
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Full Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: PMGD2024
Department: Communications
Opening Date: 05/17/2024
Closing Date: 6/14/2024 4:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
General Summary

The Publicity Manager - Graphic Designer is responsible for the design, branding and public image of the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) through the public information materials. The Publicity Manager - Graphic Designer is responsible for implementation of policies, procedures, strategies and techniques of internal and external communications. Related work as required.
Requirements and Job Specifications

Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4 year college or university.
Preferred: Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Area of Study (major) Required: Graphic Design or related professional design field.
License(s) Required: Valid LA Drivers License
Years Relevant Work Experience: 1 year full-time graphic design experience in communications, public relations, marketing or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current accepted concepts and practices of graphic design, public relations and marketing
• Knowledge of current and accepted management concepts and practices
• Knowledge of the communities served by the organization, including community's attitudes, concerns and interest, community groups, individual representatives and to the media
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Experience with InDesign and the Adobe Suite is required
• Skilled in using a computer, knowledge of and including website maintenance
• Good attention to detail, creativity, flexibility and detailed-oriented.
• Ability to quickly learn BREC and special facility policies, operations, programs and communications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, staff, vendors and patrons.

Functions and Duties

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for graphic design of informational brochures, advertising and newsletters for BREC and the BREC Parks Foundation
• Responsible for the facilitation of the organization's branding plan
• Responsible for updating and daily maintenance of BREC website and the BREC Foundation web site
• Responds to e-mails daily
• Maintains current list of upcoming events; provides to numerous media sources according to established schedule
• Assists the print shop supervisor with a wide variety of materials, including informational and educational brochures, newsletters, and reports
• Will assist in development of audiovisual presentations and other materials for public and departmental use; conducts market research as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Assists with Special Events as needed.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
Supplemental Information

Full time, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week; lunch break daily; overtime as required. Occasional weekend and evening work
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen, and physical.
2024 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HEALTH INSURANCE : Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Savings Account) and options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52 - family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23 - employee only; $975.50 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent 162.68.57 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. BREC also offers voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer/Critical Care, Long and Short-term Disability, Term and Whole Life).
LIFE INSURANCE : All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM : BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System for each employee amount to 40.32% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.
HOLIDAYS : BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE : BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE : BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS : Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS : BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP : BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Hidalgo Health Associates. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION : BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.
FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS : BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.
LA START : This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.
FSA : BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.
SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS : BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, life, LTD and STD.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2024*
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Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location?
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Are you a current BREC employee?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited 4 year college or university with a major in Graphic Design or related professional design field.?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have 1 year full-time graphic design experience in communications, public relations, marketing or related field? Please explain below.
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Do you have a design portfolio? If so, submit design portfolio link or attachment with application.
Required Question