Position: Program Officer – Graphic Design and Marketing

Young America’s Foundation has an immediate opening for a program officer with an emphasis in graphic design.  Seeking a versatile team member who understands both creative visual design and marketing strategy.  Responsibilities include managing/ creating/refining design and concepts of promotional material, ensuring the visual appearance of organization in print, online, and public is of the highest quality, and developing marketing strategies.  Applicant must understand that creative design and visuals are primarily to support communication of content/text, not compete with or distract from it.

Please note, most of the organization’s products/publications must be designed from scratch; the individual in this position will be responsible for creating—from start to finish—many flyers, posters, publications etc.  Outside vendors are used mainly to print/produce a finished product—not create it.

The ideal candidate will have non-profit and graphic design experience along with a strong interest in promoting conservative ideas to young people.  An established portfolio of creative marketing materials is preferred. Other qualifications: training and/or experience working with creative design programs, team-player, ability to manage multiple projects, able to take direction, work independently, visually astute.  Applicant must have excellent oral, written, and organizational skills. Outstanding copyediting skills and a degree in graphic design/visual arts are a plus. Not close to public transportation; a car is required. Send cover letter, resume, prior salary history, and samples of your work to Jessica Koebensky at jkoebensky@yaf.org, fax 703-318-9122, or mail to: Young America’s Foundation, 110 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170.

Responsibilities include:

Creative design (desktop publishing/graphic design) for many of the group’s documents, publications and advertisements (such as Libertas magazine, posters, brochures, newsletters, proposals, greeting cards, select website graphics, etc.) Duties include conceptualizing and brainstorming creative materials; format, layout, and design of creative materials; working and negotiating with various vendors to produce finished product 

Assist with production of program related materials, particularly in regards to visual representation and production (flyers, posters, books, bumper stickers, buttons, placards, t-shirts, proposals, etc.) 

Coordinating and managing the Foundation’s general marketing strategies including those for print, online, and word of mouth campaigns

Stay informed of current marketing and visual trends in the Conservative Movement and greater business society; continued forward thinking in regards to Foundation’s marketing efforts

Working at/on and organizing various selected educational programs, ensuring visual representation of events is high quality for television, still cameras, and attendees

Bid and negotiate with vendors to produce many of the organization’s print pieces

Buy and negotiate advertisement space for various print and online campaigns

Develop and manage products for online webstore using store back-end

Research and acquire stock/historic photography for use in publications; hire and instruct photographers at Foundation events

Network with other similar positions in the Conservative Movement; build relationships with individuals and groups

Handle technical and computer troubleshooting, particularly in regards to visual needs (i.e. PowerPoint presentations, etc.)

Requirements include:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a field related to graphic design and/or visual arts
Good comprehension of desktop design principles; must understand that creative design and visuals are primarily to support communication of content/text, not compete with or distract from it
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, GoLive, Acrobat) and/or similar programs; experience with Adobe InCopy is a plus

Grasp of marketing strategies and concepts; eagerness to learn more if needed

Know how of sales tactics, headline writing, and copywriting; eagerness to learn more if needed

Understanding of website design and management

Basic-to-intermediate HTML skills required

Well versed with computers; knowledge of both Mac and PC environments a plus

Experience with video and/or audio production a plus