Graphic Design Coordinator

The City of Chaska is seeking a Graphic Design Coordinator to lead design and production of marketing materials, publications, and digital content that strengthen the City’s brand and connect the community with programs, services, and events.

Responsibilities

• Design print and digital marketing materials, including graphics, advertisements, presentations, and signage
• Create visual content for social media, email, web, and digital signage
• Support departments with layout, design, proofreading, and messaging
• Develop and maintain City branding guidelines, standards, and usage consistency
• Monitor brand consistency across print and digital communications
• Ensure materials meet applicable digital accessibility standards
• Oversee the Parks and Recreation activity guide (produced three times annually)
• Oversee Chaska Today, the City newsletter (produced six times annually)
• Coordinate content, design, proofreading, production, and publication schedules
• Develop communication strategies for diverse community audiences
• Monitor digital communication trends and recommend new strategies and tools
• Assist with website content, SEO, social media, and other digital communications
• Attend and promote City events through digital and social media channels
• Photograph City events, activities, facilities, and programs
• Organize and maintain the City’s photo and digital asset library
• Prepare visual assets for both print and digital use
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, Journalism, or a closely related field
• Associate degrees with three to five years of experience in graphic design, communications, marketing, or creative services
• Valid driver’s license
• Preferred: experience working in municipal government, parks and recreation, hospitality, tourism, nonprofit organizations, or community services
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and working with diverse communities
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
• Experience with website content management systems (CMS)
• Experience with social media management platforms
• Experience with photography and photo editing
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365
• Experience with email marketing platforms
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and think creatively

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
• Website content management systems (CMS)
• Social media management platforms
• Photography and photo editing
• Microsoft Office 365
• Email marketing platforms
• SEO

Equipment, Mental & Physical Demands

• Equipment: Computer
• Equipment: iPhones for shooting videos and pictures
• Equipment: Sony A7 Digital Camera
• Equipment: DJI Mini 3 Drone
• Mental Effort: Communicate with staff and public
• Mental Effort: Plan and organize
• Mental Effort: Critical thinking, analysis skills, problem-solving
• Physical Requirements: Sit or stand at desk
• Physical Requirements: Operate a computer
• Working Conditions: General office environment
• Working Conditions: Repetitive motion
• Working Conditions: Driving as regular part of job
• Working Conditions: Bending, lifting to 25 lbs. on occasion

Role Details

• Location: Chaska, MN (onsite)
• Reports to: Community Engagement Manager
• Salary: USD 78,187 - 97,739 per year
• Minimum experience: 3 years

Collaborates across departments, particularly with Parks and Recreation.