Graphic Design & Video Production Specialist

LOCATION: DHQ - Phoenix

STATUS: FT/40hrs/wk (schedule may flex to meet department needs)

MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires an ability to work with multiple departments and under minimal supervision:

• AA technology/graphic arts degree required
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• A broad knowledge and experience with The Salvation Army or another Christian Church with similar doctrines, beliefs, and practices is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Strong background with Windows XP and/or Vista, and/or MAC
• Ability to work with other IT, graphic, multimedia, and web specialists when necessary
• Ability to communicate effectively with officers, staff, & employees on all levels
• Ability to work well under pressure, tight deadlines being sure to give attention to detail
• Efficiency required with the ability to multi-task
• Be pursuing or hold (at least) basic certification in graphic design & video editing
• Experienced in the following applications: Video editing i.e. (Premier Pro CC, Final Cut) and Desktop publishing i.e. (Creative Cloud Suite)

RESPONSIBILITIES

As requested by Divisional Headquarters department heads/staff:

• Design, layout and printing of all in-house publications
• Design and produce all in-house multimedia clips
• Any other publication/multimedia duties as assigned.
• Be available to participate as assigned on special projects
• Be an active team member in the Program Department and contribute to planning and implementation of programs throughout the Division.
• Create Vector Artwork (logos, promotion media, et. al.)
• Photo Editing (image manipulation, color correction, et. al.)
• Desktop Publishing and typesetting (such as booklets, brochures)
• Large format printing and maintenance (banners, posters, etc.)
• High Production Printing (flyers, booklets, brochures)
• Create digital programs/web pages as requested/assigned
• All graphics and print media must adhere to The Salvation Army's graphic standards.
• Shoot and edit videos (promotion, advertising, etc)
• Produce backgrounds for presentations
• Produce monthly/quarterly media resources for Corps and programs in the SW Division
• Produce quarterly Zoom or in-person workshops on media processes/ideas
• Maintain Divisional printing equipment
• Manage media software subscriptions
• Seasonal duties as necessary and assigned.

Other duties as assigned as they relate to the position of Graphic Design & Video Production Specialist

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.