Visual Communications Coordinator

Nonprofit Connect; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderscope in Kansas City, MO seeks a Visual Communications Manager to create innovative, engaging visual communications that support the museum's mission. The role requires collaboration with a diverse, playful team and a commitment to excellence in service and branding.

The position entails designing branding materials for programs and fundraising, producing signage and collateral, and capturing photos/videos of events. StrongAdobe Canva skills and organizational prowess are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a minimum of three years’ experience in graphic design and illustration.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Canva.
• Proficiency in photography and videography.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with ease.
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate with diverse guests.

Responsibilities

• Develop branding and materials for museum programming.
• Develop branding and materials for fundraising events and campaigns.
• Design digital and print museum signage, ads, and collateral.
• Take photos and videos of museum activities and events.
• Create graphics for social media platforms.
• Work with printers to complete print projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Branding & brand materials

Project management

Customer service

Teamwork

Organization & time management

Communication with diverse guests

Attention to detail

Public environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Canva

Job description

The Visual Communications Manager will contribute to Wonderscope’s mission by creating innovative, engaging, and functional visual communications. The ideal candidate will be a personable, self‑motivated, well‑organized, detail‑oriented individual who enjoys working in a diverse, playful, team‑oriented environment and supports Wonderscope's mission, vision, and values.

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop branding and materials for museum programming
• Develop branding and materials for fundraising events and campaigns
• Design digital and print museum signage, ads, and collateral
• Take photos and videos of museum activities and events
• Create graphics for social media platforms
• Work with printers to complete print projects
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a minimum of three years’ experience in graphic design and illustration
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Canva
• Proficiency in photography and videography
• Ability to work independently to manage and prioritize multiple projects, complete last-minute projects, and meet deadlines efficiently and with ease
• Commitment to excellence in customer service and teamwork
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to genuinely communicate with diverse guests of all backgrounds and abilities
• High comfort level working in a fast-paced, high-traffic, public environment
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other staff members as a positive team player
• A strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of WCM

Hours of work:

Monday 9:00a-3:00p, Tuesday-Friday 8:30a-4:30p

Compensation:

$35,000-$40,000 salary, dependent on experience and ability. Benefits include health/dental/vision options, flexible PTO, and 401(k).

Wonderscope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.