Job Description
Salary: $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Location : St. Louis Park, MN
Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary
Job Number: 2024-556-01
Department: Communications and Technology Department
Opening Date: 08/13/2024
Closing Date: 9/8/2024 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary About us The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in race, equity, and inclusion. As one of the city's strategic priorities, the city seeks to ensure all practices, programs, policies, and services of the city are fair, inclusive, and equitable. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.
About the position Assist communications staff with presenting information in a creative and visually appealing way to support the city's communications efforts.
Intern will be regularly scheduled to work an average of 20 hours per week for up to 1 full year. Hours will be flexible within the 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. workday, Monday-Friday.
Undergraduate intern salary: $19.00-$20.00/hour
Graduate intern salary: $21.00/hour
Duties and Responsibilities - Provide support for communications staff and city departments by designing a variety of communications and marketing collateral, including brochures, postcards, signs, newsletters and other items.
- Assist with designing graphics for social media platforms, website, cable TV productions and in-house display monitors.
- Ensure compliance with brand manual and other city guidelines.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Minimum Qualifications - Currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program or taking post-secondary courses for graphic design.
- Basic knowledge of fundamental design elements and principles including typography, layout, balance and design.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud software, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Understanding of differing aspects of print, social media and web resolution/layout.
- Ability to:
- Work in a deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision.
- Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, the general public, and outside agencies.
Desired Qualifications - Some experience working in an office environment
- Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city's strategic objectives for racial equity.
- Currently enrolled in a graduate-level graphic design program.
- Related design, art, and photography experience.
- Some writing and editing experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365, and content design for social media platforms.
- Interest in government communications.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications must be filled completely for consideration.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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Are you currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program or taking post-secondary courses for graphic design?
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Do you have a design portfolio you can share with us? If so, please include it as a pdf supplement attachment or share a URL where we can find examples of your work.
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Describe your experience with Adobe Creative Cloud software, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
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Describe your understanding of differing aspects of print, social media and web resolution/layout.
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Describe your experience communicating in verbal, written, and electronic communications with people from all cultures and backgrounds.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,