Graphic Designer

Position RequirementsOverall Position Summary and ObjectivesMin EducationResume Max PagesUnder this Task Order, the Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Associate Director of Management and Operations, Vaccine Research Center (VRC), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This position will be located at 40 Convent Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892Bachelor's15
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certifications & Licenses

• N/A

Skills (Ranked By Priority)

1. Demonstrated ability to visually communicate both non-technical and basic scientific ideas to the general public.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Software

• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.), Sharepoint, publishing software, graphic design software, illustration software (BioRender, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, etc.).

Field of Study

• Biology
• Commercial Art and Graphic Design
• Molecular Biology
• Miscellaneous Biology

Deliverables

• Visual, graphic, and illustrative content review and updates with communications group – Weekly
• Review and update internal and external facing communications-related messaging and web content – Monthly

Statement of Work

Develops communication strategies and plans that align with overall program objectives and goals.
Continually support new communications methods and approaches to increase efficiency in achieving goals and objectives and ensure that communications visual information is tailored to suit the appropriate audience and distribution methods.
Assist with the development of VRC messaging and other products to communicate research successes and promote VRC capabilities, highlights, and other messaging needs.
Develop content to support internal and external messaging and communication needs, including internal SharePoint site, scientific poster (design, layout, formatting, and printing), internal newsletter (drafting, formatting, publishing), infographics conveying both technical/scientific and non-technical information, meeting materials, and signage. 3

Prepares written and electronic information documents for various audiences.
Develop visual, illustrated, and graphic design communication products, including scientific/technical figures and illustrations, organizational branding materials, announcements, and PowerPoint slides. 1
Develop specialized branding, illustrations, and graphic design materials covering complex subject matter areas for various purposes and audiences. 2
Develop scientific and technical materials regarding research programs, activities, and scientific accomplishments.
Research and write in appropriate scientific or technical style various communication products, to include press releases, newsletter articles, media releases, fliers, web content and video and podcast scripts.
Research and design various visual media to include graphics, artwork, and photographs.

Conducts media and content analysis.
Monitor the effectiveness of media campaigns through traditional and social media channels, assess results and report findings.
Assist in ensuring that all public messages, materials, and strategies for target audiences are credible, clear, and meaningful. 5

Maintains social media and Internet sites, and updates content and materials.
Assist with the development of messaging and other products to communicate research successes and promote capabilities, highlights, and other messaging needs. 4
Perform site administration functions related to updating content and design and managing site settings and security protocols.
Coordinate photographic and videographic resources to capture quality imagining and footage for posting to social media and Internet sites with appropriate captions.

Physical RequirementsDoes this position require enrollment in the NIH Bio surety Program?Does this position have clinical responsibilities that involve direct patient care?NoNoWill the individual be required to:Lift or carry more than 50 poundsLift or carry 25-50 poundsLift or carry less than 25 poundsPush or pull more than 45 poundsPush or pull 25-45 poundsReach above shoulder levelNoNoNoNoNoNoPush or pull less than 25 poundsStand or walk more than 25 of 30 minBend repeatedlyKneelCrawlClimbNoNoNoNoNoNoHave correctable near visionDistinguish basic colorsOperate a motor vehiclePerform repetitive activitiesHave depth perceptionUse both handsNoNoNoNoNoNoWill the individual be working:AloneClosely with othersOutsideIn dustIn excessive heatIn excessive coldIn excessive noiseNoNoNoNoNoNoNoShiftsProtracted or irregular HoursOn slippery or uneven working surfacesOn ladders or scaffoldingAround machinery with moving partsWith hands in waterWith solventsNoNoNoNoNoNoNoWill the individual be in contact with any of the following:AsbestosHigh noise levelsSmall animals
(fish, birds, rodents etc.)Large animals
(cats, dogs, sheep etc.)Non-Human
primates (rhesus, cynos etc.)Non-Human primate tissuesRadiationHuman blood or other body fluidsPatient/
Human
subjectsLasers (Open or Closed)NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoWill the individual have contact with any of the following:HIV-1HIV-2HTLV I/IIMMR VirusesRabies VirusSIVTaxoplasmosisVaricella VirusOrthopox VirusNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoWill the individual have contact with any of the following:AerosolsBiological InhalantsCorrosive SubstancesInorganic dusts and powdersInsecti/Herbi/ PesticidesOtherPlasticsHeavy MetalsPetroleum productsSolventsSensitizing AgentsNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoWill the individual have contact with any of the following:B.AntharcisBotulinum N-toxinEbola VirusF.talarensisMonkeypox
VirusRicinYersinia PetsOtherNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoWill the individual have contact with any of the following Tier1 Select Agents:GlovesFace shields/ gogglesSafety GlassesSafety ShoesLab CoatEar plugs/ muffsImpervious suitDisposable dust/surgical masksRespiratorClean Room UniformNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo