Develops creative concepts for a variety of media platforms and audiences to meet the St. Clair County Library System’s strategic objectives. Provides visual materials to promote the Library through event and service marketing, public relations, and communications initiatives. Manages design projects, influences marketing decisions and oversees visual/artistic application of Library branding in print, digital and outreach services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a welcoming environment for all SCCLS patrons and staff that fosters equity, diversity and inclusion by seeking to understand, respect, and value individual differences.
• Collaborates with Community Relations and Friend Development Coordinator, library staff, and external stakeholders to execute original campaigns using a variety of formats and across media platforms to meet strategic objectives.
• Produces and organizes design assets for campaigns and projects including, but not limited to, logos, posters, social media, newsletters, flyers, advertisements, library branding, educational outreach materials, giveaway items, basic video, templates, signage, and environmental graphics.
• Ensures that all SCCLS marketing presence reflects SCCLS values and meets accessibility standards.
• Educates support and branch staff on the design process, available tools, and expectation of service based on overall SCCLS priorities.
• Assists Community Relations Coordinator to ensure materials for brand consistency.
• Works with Community Relations and Administrative teams to ensure the visual implementation of the SCCLS brand by directing use of the Library logo and branded assets, and making recommendations to keep the Library's image relevant.
• Supports staff communication through tools and training.
• Oversees vendor relationships related to design and printing.
• Researches and recommends purchases for technology services, stock imagery and promotional goods; recommends orders and reviews proofs and invoices.
• Contributes to improving department workflow and processes, including establishing practices and writing procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Work is performed under the direction of the Community Relations and Friend Development Coordinator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic/Fine Art Design, Marketing, Digital Design, or related field. -OR- Graduation from an accredited high school with post-high school courses or certificates in Graphic/Fine Art Design, Marketing, Digital Design, or related field. And, at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience in Graphic/Fine Art Design, Marketing, Digital Design, or related field.
• Extensive experience in Adobe products, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Preferred experience in video editing using Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro.
• Ability to use Google suite of productivity tools.
• Experience with Windows-based computers and software applications.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, including telephone skills.
• Ability to handle projects with specific direction under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, assume responsibility and manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Dependable and flexible work Writing, reading, mathematical principles; proficient computer skills-Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook; exercise sound judgment and decision making in accordance with policies and procedures; ability to research and problem solve independently; knowledge of County operations and functions; ability to prioritize and time manage; handle stressful situations, provide effective and friendly customer service; support the County's mission and values; ability to think critically where necessary.
• Knowledge or understanding of basic administrative tasks: operate standard office equipment; document management; prepare and maintain records, various correspondences and reports; answer general inquiries and refer as necessary; answer telephone calls, process mail, order supplies/equipment; prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings, record/transcribe/distribute minutes; entering, transcribing, recording, storing or maintaining information in written or electronic form with speed and accuracy; maintain calendars, arrange meetings, schedule rooms and equipment as necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with management, co-workers and clients; obtain and communicate accurate information; apply common sense understanding to complex instructions and respond accordingly; communicate complex ideas through graphs, charts, presentations, reports or other professional correspondence.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES FOR ALL ST. CLAIR COUNTY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS:

• Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Ability to read, write & communicate in English; follow written and verbal instruction and understand basic mathematics and figure checking.
• Ability to interpret and apply procedures, rules, technical information, instructions, manuals to complete tasks accurately and on schedule.
• Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes; and apply procedures using good judgment.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently or part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others such as County officials, employees, vendors and the general public.
• Ability to work under supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and/or action/discipline.
• Adaptability to change in the work environment, managing competing demands and ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Proficient skills using Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook required. Proficiency may be tested

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Prior to starting employment, the candidate must complete a satisfactory background check. The background check is understood to encompass all forms of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to: drug screen, physical, criminal background, driving record, sex offender registry, education, training and licensing verification, employment history, credit check, and professional and personal references.
• Must possess a valid State of Michigan operator license and maintain this license throughout employment in this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Speak to others to convey information effectively.
• Read, interpret and understand procedures, rules, technical information, instructions and manuals.
• Hear and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Specific vision requirement includes close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception.
• Use hands to operate a computer, handle materials and operate equipment.
• Push or pull carts, reach with hands and arms forward, above and below shoulder level.
• Lift, move or carry objects, equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Sit, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl and kneel in an ergonomically correct manner.
• Stand and walk, climb stairs.
• Generally, works in a normal office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate with many interruptions.
• Due to the nature of the work hours may include overtime, evenings or weekends.

Position may require occasional travel to various County departments and community events.

Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job requirements or duties performed. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: It is the policy of St. Clair County not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability that does not prevent performing essential job functions or because he or she is a protected veteran.