Goodwill of the Heartland's Cedar Rapids Headquarters is looking for a Visual Media Coordinator who can bring bold ideas, polished design skills and a mission-first mindset to every project. Goodwill of the Heartland’s mission is to help people reach their full potential through education, training, and the power of work. Every flyer, photo, graphic, video and campaign created will support a nonprofit mission that opens doors, builds confidence and connects people with opportunity. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in graphic design and 1-2 years of relevant professional experience is required for the role.
In this role, you will help shape how our nonprofit brand shows up across print, digital, social, and physical signage in the retail space. You will design eye-catching marketing materials, create branded visuals for campaigns and events, support photo and video projects, maintain design consistency and help translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual communication. From donation campaigns and retail promotions to mission storytelling and community outreach, your work will help people understand who we are, what we do and why it matters. If you are ready to use your design skills to strengthen a trusted community brand and inspire action across our 19-county service area, we would love to meet you!
Goodwill of the Heartland offers competitive benefits, including:
- Generous store discount
- Competitive PTO
- Strong team culture
- Retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution after one year
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
Qualifications:
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Associate's or bachelor's degree in graphic design required. Equivalent relevant education, training, and professional experience will be considered.
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1-2 years of prior professional experience in graphic design, visual communications, marketing, communications, or a related field required.
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Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.), relevant design and media-production software, digital tools, analytics, and audio/visual equipment required.
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Strong visual communication skills as demonstrated through a portfolio and a combination of education, training, and work experience required.
The Brand and Visual Media Coordinator has a starting pay range of $23.04 - $25.34, with some flexibility for education and experience. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm with some occasional nights and weekends as needed.
Skills Required
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in graphic design, or equivalent relevant education, training, and professional experience
- 1-2 years of professional experience in graphic design, visual communications, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, Outlook, and Teams
- Proficiency with relevant design and media-production software, digital tools, analytics, and audio/visual equipment
- Strong visual communication skills demonstrated through a portfolio and a combination of education, training, and work experience
What We Do
Goodwill of the Heartland is a nonprofit organization that helps people reach their full potential through education, training, and the power of work. It provides skills for living, job training, and various support programs. The organization operates 19 retail locations and an eCommerce department to fund its community-based initiatives, including employment placement services, aimed at removing barriers to employment and independence.
