Non-profit Organization, Education, STEM Education

MKTG303: Graphic Designer

RemoteRemoteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

Photoshop
Illustrator
digital platforms
tech savvy
graphic designing
portfolio

Role summary

JerseySTEM is seeking a pro-bono Graphic Designer to create compelling graphic and visual content for their mission to improve access to STEM education for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey. This remote, volunteer position requires proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator, strong communication skills, and a passion for education and graphic design. Responsibilities include preparing artwork layouts and creating marketing collateral. A minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week is expected.

About JerseySTEM

All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.

Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.

Overview

This is a pro-bono volunteer position.

JerseySTEM is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to offering innovative opportunities and bridging the gender gap in STEM education for children in New Jersey’s underserved communities. We are dedicated to partnering with local schools, parents, and educators to create and enhance STEM-oriented educational opportunities for students in grades 5-8 as part of their paths towards college and career readiness. We provide free after-school, project-based, and hands-on structured programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Classes include: Robotics, Coding, Engineering, Life Sciences, etc. Classes last up to 10 weeks and are predominantly taught by trained volunteer college students.

Responsibilities

Be able to design compelling graphic and visual content.
Prepare rough layouts of artwork for presentation and approval.
Use creative skills in Photoshop and Illustrator to create marketing collaterals.

Willingness to take on responsibility and work in a team.
Commitment to excellence and meeting company expectations.
Drive to complete assignments on time and effectively.

Qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in digital platforms.
Dependency and commitment to the job
Demonstrate a passion for kids, education, and graphic designing
Must be extremely tech savvy.
Past experience(s) in Graphic Design. Applicants must submit a portfolio
Minimum of 5-10 hours per week commitment is preferred.
This is a virtual position. You will be expected to still maintain high levels of communication with team members while working remotely

This is a pro-bono volunteer position.

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