Social Media Graphic Designer

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Fort St. John; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Volunteer Centre of Calgary as a remote Graphic Designer volunteer! Use your creativity to design visuals that amplify our mission and engage the community. Benefit from flexible working arrangements, build your portfolio, and gain valuable experience in nonprofit communications.

Benefits

Build your portfolio with meaningful design work

Gain experience in nonprofit communications

Flexible working arrangement

Professional reference upon completion

Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design (professional or educational).
• Proficiency with Canva and understanding of social media platform requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create eye-catching visuals for social media channels.
• Design simple flyers, digital posters, and presentation materials.

Skills

Visual Communication

Attention to Detail

Social Media Best Practices

Education

Experience in Graphic Design

Proficiency with Canva

Job description

About UsWe are a registered charity, proudly serving the Fort St. John (North BC) area for over 40 years. Our mission is to empower no-income and low-income individuals and families by addressing critical needs - whether it’s supporting those recovering from domestic abuse, navigating the legal system, providing food security, or offering access to transitional housing. We are seeking a talented graphic designer to join our charity as a remote volunteer. Your creative contributions will help amplify our message and engage our community through compelling visual content.Role DescriptionAs our Graphic Designer volunteer, you'll create eye-catching visuals primarily for our social media channels. Your designs will help us raise awareness, engage supporters, and advance our mission.Occasional Projects- Create simple flyers or digital posters for events- Develop visual assets for our website- Design presentation materialsTools & Resources- Access to our Canva Premium subscription- Brand guidelines and visual identity materialsHow to ApplyPlease express your interest through Volunteer Connector, explaining:- Why you're interested in volunteering with us- Your time availability (hours per week)- Your experience with Canva and/or other design tools- If you already have a vulnerable sector check, and if you don't, if you are willing to have one for this position.After that, send an email to [e-mail] with the following:- Your resume- Portfolio or samples of your design work

Certification or Education Required

- Experience in graphic design (professional or educational)- Proficiency with Canva (experience with other design tools is a plus)- Understanding of social media best practices and platform requirements- Strong visual communication skills- Attention to detail and the ability to follow brand guidelines- Reliable internet connection for remote collaboration

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Benefits- Build your portfolio with meaningful design work- Gain experience in nonprofit communications- Flexible, remote working arrangement- Professional reference upon successful completion- Make a real difference through your creative skills