Creative Marketing & Design Coordinator - Community Events

California Center for the Arts Escondido Foundation; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Center for the Arts Escondido Foundation is seeking a Marketing & Design Coordinator to shape the organization’s visual identity and grow its community of patrons. This hands-on designer will create on-brand digital and print materials across platforms, while supporting grassroots marketing and community outreach efforts that increase awareness, engagement, attendance, and support for the organization.

A flexible schedule is required for events.

Qualifications

• Strong creative judgment.
• Proficiency with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
• Basic to intermediate video editing skills.
• Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accomplish multiple priorities in a fast-paced work setting.
• Comfort with photography (DSLR or high-quality mobile) at live events.
• Ability to manage print production timelines and vendor coordination.
• Availability on nights and weekends when events occur.
• Driver's license.
• Experience in community, nonprofit, education, or museum settings is preferred but not required.
• Bi-lingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Artwork Coordination & Creation: collaborate with departments to discuss artwork requirements; create digital and print materials for CCAEF Presented & Free Events; design & distribute brand materials; attend events to capture content for social media and marketing; design & print membership assets and donor materials; coordinate with printers; pick up printed materials.
• Grassroots Marketing Support: list events in community calendars; assist with digital outreach and event group postings; tabling and outreach material creation; local poster campaigns.
• Special Events Support: design & print event materials such as invitations, programs, signage, menus, certificates; provide day-of-event support (photography, social media, customer service).

Skills

Strong creative judgment

Graphic design software

Video editing

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Photography at events

Print production & vendor coordination

Evenings & weekends availability

Driver's license

Bi-lingual (a plus)

Education

Associate's degree

2+ years graphic design/marketing experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

The California Center for the Arts Escondido Foundation is seeking a Marketing & Design Coordinator to shape the organization’s visual identity and grow its community of patrons. This hands-on designer will create on-brand digital and print materials across platforms, while supporting grassroots marketing and community outreach efforts that increase awareness, engagement, attendance, and support for the organization.

A flexible schedule is required for events.