Creative Coordinator

Job Summary- Part Time

The Creative Coordinator is a vital part of the Marketing & Communications team and is responsible for creating, designing, maintaining and updating Deer Run marketing and communication design pieces and materials as well as managing design projects and requests in coordination with the Marketing & Communications Director. The Creative Coordinator ensures all design pieces for marketing and advertising, the website, camps and events, retreats, development, property needs and internal communications adhere to Deer Run’s established visual brand standards. The Creative Coordinator has a clear understanding of visual communication and design, brings creative ideas to their work, and maintains accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Complete assigned design projects taking direction from Marketing & Communication Director.
• Ensure high standard of excellence and attention to detail in maintaining the consistency of Deer Run's visual brand and messaging through various forms of media.
• Update existing promotional and communication materials, print pieces and files for camps, events, & retreats, and internal documents as needed/assigned.
• Create and design digital assets and print materials as needed.
• Direct and assign design projects to freelance designers as needed.
• Assist with website updates.
• Build email headers and templates as needed.
• Create branded social media assets as needed.
• Research and cost design projects with printers and vendors.
• Package files and export PDFs for printing as needed.
• Send design projects to printers and vendors, manage process.

Key Performance Indicators:

1. Leadership Capabilities & Interpersonal Skills:

a. Team Player:

Understands the importance of teamwork and successfully works with others in a team environment.

Consensus builder with a positive outlook and attitude.

b. Maintains confidentiality and ethical behavior.

c. Ability to multi-task.

d. Driven to succeed and maintains a get-it-done attitude.

2. Creative Abilities & Ideation

3. Organizational Skills & Detail-oriented: Can effectively arrange small picture components and details.

4. Excellent Communication Skills.

Work Experience:

• 2 years of experience with creative design solutions and managing a variety of design projects and deadlines.
• Experience with printing processes, including specifications for presses, papers, inks and apparel
• Expertise in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Experience with Canva, WordPress and Elementor helpful, but not required

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Required Licenses or Certifications: None

Major area of study: Graphic Design, Art, Marketing/Communications (preferred, not required)