Graphic Designer

Reports to

NAMI Glendale Operations Manager

Location

This job is hybrid, both virtual and in-person, but primarily virtual.

Hours

Part-time/ 10-15 hours per week. Hours are flexible and work will sometimes be self-directed and other times will involve working in collaboration with others.

Volunteer Position

This is a volunteer position. Your contributions will go a long way to inform those who benefit from local mental health resources, support, political advocacy and stigma-free community.

Purpose

To assist the Operations Manager in creating media pieces that promote NAMI Glendale confidential, free, community-led mental health programming. To design compelling messages to sustain and grow attendance in support groups, classes, presentations and to inform the community about mental health awareness campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Create media that is consistent with the branding of NAMI Glendale that speaks to an audience of people affected by serious mental illness in themselves and/or their loved ones.
• Create digital and print media that follows the format and conventions used by our organization and media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook.
• Be able to create multiple digital file sizes using the same design style, for example creating files for the website and newsletters, as well as print files for postcards and posters.
• Be familiar with compressing media to post in digital spaces, and create media that suits the publishing platform, that reaches the intended audience and that delivers a message aligned with NAMI Glendale’s commitment to stigma-free mental health awareness.
• Be familiar with creating files for print according to specs, including familiarity with working with the printers to result in professional final print pieces.
• Able to source great media assets, to identify the right shot from our collection, to work with photographers or illustrators, and use visual media in a way that is compelling.
• Adept at working with fonts and design elements for legibility and impact.

Skills Required

• Be receptive to critical feedback of your drafts, and capable of taking notes and making edits.
• Communicate status on your task completion. Ability to employ time management skills to create your own schedule, organize your calendar and prioritize your to-do list.
• Experience with design tools, including Photoshop, Illustrator and Canva.
• Experience with Google suite, especially Google Drive and Google Sheets.

Desirable Qualifications

• Engagement with NAMI programs and/or NAMI Glendale membership.
• Language skills: Spanish, Armenian, Korean, Filipino to enable community engagement.
• Experience with web design coding, Wordpress or Constant Contact.

Reason to join our team

NAMI Glendale is in its 40th year and is growing from a healthy foundation of years of people with lived experience coming together in solidarity, support and empowerment. Because we are a mature organization, we are able to serve a large and ever-growing community.

When you bring your skills to this organization, you can get a lot done to truly help others, some in crisis, and many who are here for the sustained support and community. If you want to make a positive impact on this world, then apply for this NAMI Glendale volunteer role.

About NAMI Glendale

NAMI Glendale/ NAMI Greater Los Angeles County (GLAC) is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Over the past 40 years, NAMI Glendale has produced mental health programming, including classes, support groups and workshops led by people with lived experience. NAMI Glendale supports people and loved ones who are experiencing a mental health crisis in a uniquely personal and practical way. Our community-led programs offer confidentiality, acceptance and are free and accessible to all. For more information, visit www.namiglendale.org.

To Apply

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions have been filled. For questions, email jobs@namiglendale.org.

To apply to this role, fill out this application form:

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