So many perks & benefits ~ Enjoy a flexible schedule ~ Work with great people ~ Make a difference in our community ~ Free YMCA membership ~ Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you ~ Tuition discounts ~ Flexible work attire ~ Training & development!
BENEFITS:
- Free individual YMCA membership
- Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you!
- YMCA program & childcare discounts
- Flexible work attire – Y shirts provided & you choose your style
- Tuition discounts, training & development, & opportunities to advance.
- Rain On Demand Pay – get paid quicker
- 100% employer-paid retirement contribution of 12% of earnings – no employee match or contribution required (after meeting eligibility requirements)
- Enjoy a flexible schedule, work with great people, & make a difference in our community!
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Design and Digital Associate creates communications for our members, program participants and future members that reinforce YMCA brand standards while conveying the impact of our programs to the community. This role will be responsible for the design, development and production of creative messaging for projects such as advertising campaigns, direct mail, digital marketing, environmental signage, brand ID, Canva template creation, and more.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.Writes/designs and produces high-quality marketing materials including signs/signage,program guides, Canva templates, brochures, fliers, and banners for branches,departments and special events in accordance with Y-USA branding guidelines.
2.Assists with ongoing assessment and content updates on the Y’s website, maximizing the user experience and aligning website content with the YMCA’s marketing and communications strategies.
3.Assists Marketing team & branches with aligning social media sites with YMCA’s Marketing and Communication strategies.
4.Assists with monitoring branch social media and website traffic.
5.Articulates creative concepts and rationale to other team members and colleagues throughout the association.
6.Actively participates in department and association staff meetings and/or related trainings.
7.Performs other duties as assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Functional Expertise
Critical Thinking and Decision Making
Collaboration
Communication and Influence
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Recent graduate or actively pursuing degree in Communication, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, related field or comparable experience
2.Knowledge of digital photography and website content management systems preferred but not required
3.One year of graphic design experience preferred (internship or freelance work considered)
4.Skilled in the following software applications: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, and Acrobat – as well as Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint5.Proficient in graphic design, illustration, typography, photography, and printing processes
6.Strong communication skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
7.Effectively manage a multi-project workload in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
8.Work well within a team comprised of people of multiple disciplines
9.Complete within 30 days of hire: YMCA cause and culture, program specific training, and CPR/First Aid training (provided by the YMCA).
10. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check.
11.Follow youth boundaries, policies, and abuse risk management training.
12.Report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and adhere to mandated abuse reporting and responsibilities.
13.Complete all required abuse prevention training prior to first shift.
WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
•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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•Office environment.
•Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions required.
Skills Required
- Recent graduate or actively pursuing degree in Communication, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, related field or comparable experience
- Knowledge of digital photography and website content management systems
- One year of graphic design experience (internship or freelance considered)
- Skilled in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, and Acrobat, and Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint
- Proficient in graphic design, illustration, typography, photography, and printing processes
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage a multi-project workload in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
- Complete YMCA cause and culture, program specific training, and CPR/First Aid training within 30 days of hire
- Successful clearance of background check and ability to relate effectively to diverse groups
- Follow youth boundaries, policies, abuse risk management training and complete abuse prevention training prior to first shift
- Report suspicious behavior and adhere to mandated abuse reporting responsibilities
What We Do
The YMCA of Greater Omaha, established in 1866, is a 501 C 3 not for profit organization that is governed by a volunteer board of directors with a geographic scope that covers four counties in a two-state area: Douglas and Sarpy Counties in Nebraska; and Mills and Pottawattamie Counties in Iowa. We strengthen communities by focusing on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We provide children and adults alike with a place to exercise, learn and grow and belong. We help children learn healthy habits, learn new skills and guide them to be strong, respectful adults. Adults find in the Y a supportive community to live a healthy lifestyle. Open to all people regardless of ability to pay, we welcome everyone to foster a stronger connection to their community. Whether you’re looking for something for your kids to do after school, or a way to be more active, you’ve come to the right place.
