POSITION SUMMARY The Marketing & Graphic Design Assistant is a temporary, part-time
contractor role within the SACNAS Development and Communications Department. This role focuses on providing
project-based graphic design and digital marketing services to support year-round events, including SACNAS' largest event, the NDiSTEM Conference.
The contractor will collaborate with the Manager, Marketing & Communications, to define project goals and timelines. This position can be performed remotely and may have the potential to transition to a permanent staff role. Contractors must have their own equipment and tools and are responsible for managing their own time and work processes to meet the agreed-upon deliverables.
Rate Range: $23.07-$24.03/hour DOE
Hours: Up to 25 hours per week
SCOPE OF WORK Graphic Design Deliverables: - Design digital and print materials, including logos, digital ads, flyers, brochures, posters, conference merchandise, and other assets.
- Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva to create high-quality visual content.
- Perform photo manipulation and editing to enhance images for marketing purposes.
- Design marketing collateral for email campaigns and social media graphics.
- Provide short-form video content edits for social and promotional use.
- Ensure all materials adhere to SACNAS brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity.
Website & Digital Content - Support the coordination of website updates and finalized content.
- Maintain visually appealing and accurate digital assets in alignment with SACNAS branding.
- Assist in drafting and optimizing digital content for a variety of platforms (website, email, etc.).
Social Media Support (as needed) - Create quick-turnaround social media graphics using Canva.
- Support SACNAS events by capturing content (photos/videos) as needed.
- Assist with website and external communications during conference timeframes.
- Support the scheduling of social posts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with SACNAS staff to develop creative assets that support fundraising, member engagement, and outreach goals.
- Participate in creative project check-ins (remote, as scheduled) to ensure alignment with overall deliverables and branding.
- Stay informed on graphic design trends and offer creative suggestions to enhance SACNAS communications.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Minimum Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of work experience in graphic design, communications, or a related field.
- Prior experience with outreach and design for underrepresented communities in STEM is a plus.
Critical Skills and Tools - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva.
- Experience with content updates using platforms such as HubSpot or WordPress.
- Video editing tools like Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
- Familiarity with social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube).
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple creative projects independently.
Contractor Expectations - Must have own equipment.
- Must be able to manage project timelines and deliverables independently.
- Work schedule is flexible; some evening or weekend availability may be required during event periods.
- Occasional domestic travel may be requested (reimbursable with prior approval).
VALUES AT SACNAS We seek individuals who embody our core values:
- Inclusion: Welcoming and celebrating differences.
- Collaboration: Working together and supporting each other.
- Innovation: Embracing creative, data-informed experimentation.
- Accountability: Taking responsibility and delivering excellence.
This contractor role is ideal for a proactive, mission-aligned professional looking to contribute creativeexpertise to a high-impact organization supporting STEM and a STEM workforce.