City of Ontario
Ontario, CA
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Suite, exceptional creativity and innovation skills for day-to-day graphic design and marketing and will possess basic knowledge in marketing and graphic design. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong project management and execution abilities in order to take a campaign from idea to implementation.
The incumbent will embody the department’s mission and vision as well as the qualities of a “Five Tool Player” – Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant, and the values of the City’s Approach to Public Service – Commitment to the Community, Excellence through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the Right Way.
The Graphic and Marketing Specialist is a paid, part-time/temporary position scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week and is not eligible to participate in the City’s health insurance or retirement plans. The Graphic and Marketing Specialist is a common classification used in a variety of City departments. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies.
Department of Museum, Arts & Culture
The City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts & Culture advances an understanding of regional history and art through museum exhibits, collections stewardship, educational programs, annual arts festivals, and public art. The Ontario Museum of History & Art was founded in 1979 and is located on tree-lined Euclid Avenue in a historic building that originally served as Ontario’s second City Hall. In 2022 Ontario’s City Council established the Public Art Program and the Museum department was expanded to encompass Museum, Arts & Culture. The department’s programs enhance knowledge and understanding of our community through dynamic and vibrant experiences that reflect pride in who we are, where we live, and our legacy.
Examples of Essential Functions
The essential functions typically performed by the Graphic and Marketing Specialist include the following:
Develops and produces communication materials in a wide variety of media including brochure, flyers, ads, articles, posters, newsletters, displays, digital and printed signage to increase awareness of and participation in agency programs and services.
Works in Adobe Creative Suite; including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, AfterEffects and Premiere Pro.
Works in collaboration with agency departments on the design, layout, and editorial content of all agency materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and appropriate representation of the agency.
Identifies and recommends ideas on promoting agency programs, events, and services.
Plans and designs moderately complex, professional layouts, design materials, graphic illustrations, logos and camera-ready artwork for various types of media.
Assists departments in printing choices, including paper weight, sizing, and correct marketing materials.
Assist with the production of videos for the City’s Channel 3 and other City platforms.
Assists with developing, executing, and evaluating coordinated agency wide marketing, promotional and public relations plans designed to promote the mission, vision and goals of the agency and departments.
Assists with writing, editing, designing, producing and distributing various pieces of publicity, press releases, videos, or other media for use in print, online, social media, email, direct mail, and other mediums.
Assists with content development and day-to-day maintenance of department pages on the City and agency websites.
Assists with creating social media posts across all platforms to ensure relevant, accurate and timely communication is posted.
Photographs and/or records events, programs and activities.
Assists in photo and video editing including retouching and correction, compositing, virtual imaging, etc.
Establishes production priorities, including deadlines, of various graphic communication activities and coordinates with internal staff and external vendors for printing services and gathering content for graphics needs.
Assists with the preparation of marketing reports to assess the effectiveness of campaigns, promotions, advertisements, attendance, readership, and program costs.
Maintains marketing records and project files.
Stays informed of developments and current practice in the fields of marketing, graphic design, arts and culture, and other related areas.
Qualification Guidelines
Education
Associate’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a closely related field.
Experience
Three (3) years’ experience in graphic design and marketing.
NOTE: Please attach a minimum of three (3) different samples of graphic design items to your application. Failure to attach a copy of three (3) different samples will result in disqualification.
License
Valid Class C California driver’s license and acceptable driving record at time of appointment.
Desirables
Proficiency in Adobe Suite, video filming, photography editing.
Knowledge and experience within web content management systems, including Drupal and WordPress.
Experience in creating content for various medias including print, social media and/or other digital platforms.
Salary: $34.26 – $41.64 Hourly
Benefits: The Graphic and Marketing Specialist is a paid, part-time/temporary position scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week and is not eligible to participate in the City’s health insurance or retirement plans. The Graphic and Marketing Specialist is a common classification used in a variety of City departments. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies.
Education requirements: Associate’s Degree
Deadline to apply: December 19, 2024
Documents required to apply: Resume, reference
How to apply: Apply here
