Close Date: updated 01/22/2025 at 9:00 PM (PST)

Position: Media Assistant- Graphic Design

Department: PARCS, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services

Hourly Range: $22.04-$25.51

Classification: Temporary

Non-Exempt – Overtime Eligible

General Summary: Under general supervision, assists in the development and implementation of the Lancaster Museum of Art and History’s visual presence and marketing needs. This role is responsible for designing creative assets, textual layouts, and the museum’s websites. The Media Assistant plays a critical role in communicating with the public about upcoming programming events, exhibitions, workshops, community engagement opportunities, and special initiatives. Additionally, the Media Assistant – Graphic Design will be a key member of the marketing team, capable of delivering relevant creative ideas and necessary media support to the organization. This position reports to the PARCS Museum and Arts Supervisor. 

Please provide a portfolio of your recent graphic work along with a cover letter explaining your most relevant experience and interest in this position when submitting your application. A link to your portfolio should be included in your resume. Applications submitted without both of these items will not be considered.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist Sr. Media Assistant, develop, implement, and manage the museum’s marketing strategy.
• Assist Sr. Media Assistant, develop engagement, retention, and retargeting strategies.
• Create visual text, imagery, and video concepts using computer software.
• Design graphics to meet the organization’s specific commercial or promotional needs.
• Design materials such as flyers, signs, banners, branded merchandise, billboards, and social media. posts, magazines, videos, advertisements, posters, etc.
• Testing graphics across various media platforms to ensure adaptability.
• Prepare finished designs in a timely manner, staying aware of shifting deadlines.
• Assist in transforming statistical data into visual graphics.
• Maintain an expansive asset library.
• Assist in planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, artists, printers, publishers, magazines, and other partner institutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest design trends and technologies.
• Assist in ensuring brand continuity across all platforms.
• Assist in maintaining museum websites and composing newsletter layouts.
• Assist in developing and managing cross-platform paid ad campaigns.
• Work with other Media Assistants to meet marketing department deadlines.
• Lend support with any social media needs.
• Provide creative/graphic support to museum management and other departments.

The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive.  An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.  This position is considered non-exempt.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous Media Assistant, Graphic Designer, Visual Communications, or similar role desired
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Proficient use of Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom
• Photography experience – familiarity with DSLR camera
• Familiarity with web design and publishing using Wix Editor (not Wix ADI)
• Familiarity with Canva.com Competence in UX/UI design
• Understanding of SEO and web traffic metrics
• Knowledge of design principles and color theory
• Knowledge of graphic design principles, color management, resolution, file types, scale, etc.
• Basic office skills (printing, Microsoft Suites, etc.)
• Enthusiasm for design, art, community, history, and culture
• Arithmetic
• Attention to detail
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance
• Currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in Arts or a related field is desirable

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information.
• Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work.
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers.
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information.
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.
• Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.

Guiding Principles:

1. Put people first.
2. Be visionary.
3. Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
4. Be Fiscally Responsible.
5. Be Creative.
6. Always Improving.
7. Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (frequent).
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent).
• To move, transport, position items up to 50 lbs. (frequent).
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (moderate).
• Operate Equipment (moderate).
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent).

Environmental Factors:

• Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent).
• Interruptions (frequent).

Essential Cognitive Functions:

• Analyze (frequent).
• Computations (frequent).
• Generate Written Work Product (infrequent).
• Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
• Interruptions (frequent)
• Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
• Organize (frequent)  

Disaster Service Worker:

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.

Reasonable accommodations will be made, when possible, to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/. 

The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer