Graphic Designer – Part Time - American Jewish World Service

Overview of AJWS

American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is the leading Jewish organization working to fight poverty and defend human rights in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. We respond to pressing global issues—from humanitarian disasters, authoritarianism and the climate crisis, to the persecution of women and minorities—by supporting hundreds of social change organizations on three continents and advocating for U.S. and international policies protecting human rights. Our supporters are primarily members of the Jewish community, but our work helps people of all religions, races and ethnicities. With Jewish values and a global reach, AJWS is making a difference in millions of lives and building a more just and equitable world for all.

Overview of Team

As part of AJWS’s Marketing and Communications division, the Creative Strategy department imbues digital and print material with the progressive and humanitarian impulse of AJWS’s human rights mission. Responsible for the AJWS brand and style of storytelling, the department generates a range of publications for current and prospective audiences, including donors, program partners, affinity organizations, clergy, and the Board of Trustees, and contributes to the organization-wide imperative to interest younger audiences in our work. These include digital marketing, advocacy messages, the annual report, country profiles, and Jewish engagement/educational content.

The department also serves as the liaison to internal stakeholders in AJWS’s Program and Development divisions, and to the Executive Office, gaining knowledge of their respective needs, advising, and delivering responsive marketing materials. Creative Strategy determines production and distribution calendars, assigns writing and design duties, and ensures adherence to brand, editorial style, and ethical storytelling guidelines. The department also manages relationships with freelance designers, writers, and photographers, plans AJWS story gathering trips, and administers an extensive archive of photography documenting programmatic work.

Position Summary

The Graphic Designer contributes concepts, designs, and asset research for a variety of print and digital material to support an ambitious communications and marketing program and helps maintain the digital repository of photographic assets. The designer produces social media graphics and animations, email campaigns, web and print products, special event collateral, presentations, infographics, and other branded visual materials. The Graphic Designer maintains the photographic archive and assists with photography-focused projects. The Graphic Designer works under the direction of the Director of Creative Strategy and frequently collaborates with staff in all AJWS departments to create materials that are visually exciting and consistent with AJWS’s brand.

This position reports to the Director of Creative Strategy.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Create engaging marketing materials under the supervision of the Director of Creative Strategy;
Design email campaign assets, animations for digital channels, and other website graphics;
Contribute content and strategy for social media campaigns, particularly on Instagram, in collaboration with the Associate Director, Online Engagement and the Director of Creative Strategy;
Design print and digital material to support fundraising, including event collateral, slideshows, direct mail, publications, webpages and more, utilizing current best practices;
Collaborate with the Director of Creative Strategy on photo research, illustration, and support with other elements of multi-part design projects;
Archive and tag visual assets, such as photography and video, in AJWS’s searchable repository, and troubleshoot as needed;
Participate in department and division strategic discussions;
Help manage ongoing printing of AJWS stationery, business cards and other collateral;
Work with external vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery of print products, photo assets, and promotional items as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree
2-4 years’ experience in a graphic design role, either in-house or at an agency;
Professional-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Acrobat;
Working knowledge of online creative tools such as Canva and Vimeo; as well as the Microsoft Office suite: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;
Ability to coordinate and complete multiple projects simultaneously, under the direction of Director of Creative Strategy;
Ability to work in both Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows;
Video editing skills a plus;
Must have organizational skills and be detail-oriented;
Strong interest in global human rights, democracy, sexual health, and climate justice;
Commitment to AJWS’s mission and values of advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working for a global human rights organization(s);
Experience working in Non-Profit / NGO environment.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $60,000-$73,000; Pro-rated for part-time
This role is part time (20-25 HRS), Non-Exempt
This is a union position

Location:

Remote – US-based, location-specific (NY-metro area)
*This role is flexible in nature, having some responsibilities that can be performed virtually from a home office and some responsibilities that must be performed in person at AJWS Global Headquarters.

Compensation and Benefits Information

AJWS is committed to a salary framework that aligns with our culture and values. The compensation range reflected is in alignment with our framework and individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience while still allowing for growth.
Paid Time Off: 15-22 Federal and religious holidays off each year in addition to generous vacation and sick days;
Full health benefits coverage with minimal contribution by employees;
403(b): 4.25% company match (Safe Harbor);
Flexible Spending Account and Commuter Benefits;
Workplace flexibility and generous leave policy.

Additional Considerations

Black, Indigenous and People of Color; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Intersex, Trans and Gender non conforming people; women; and differently abled people are encouraged to apply. We also encourage applications from people of diverse religious, spiritual and cultural backgrounds.

As an organization committed to promoting social justice around the world, it is essential that we incorporate a diverse, equitable and inclusive lens into all aspects of our work at AJWS. We encourage applicants with a global perspective and a commitment to values around diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply.

Authorization to work in the US is required.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, apply below. Applications submitted without a resume and personalized cover letter will not be considered. We thank you for your interest in career opportunities with AJWS. Due to high volume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.