Graphic Designer

Marklund

Marklund in Geneva is hiring a Graphic Designer!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others and be appreciated for what you do? Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities and love your job! Marklund is seeking a highly motivated and mission-centered individual for the position of Graphic Designer. This is a full-time position based out of our Geneva facility.

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential, educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. With three residential locations – the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund Day School offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the autism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program at each site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside at Marklund and those who come in from the community.

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributes to our mission of “making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities.” Each and every employee’s job contributes to Marklund’s vision of providing a happy, safe purpose-filled life for every individual with intellectual and development disabilities, and is integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. As part of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you will learn what it’s like to have the individuals we serve not only change your career, but also change your life.

https://www.marklund.org/


Position Details

Graphic Designer
Job
Full-time
8/24/2021
Northern Illinois
Geneva, IL

Position Overview:

As part of the Marketing & Communications Department, the Graphic Designer should be able to design marketing collateral for print and digital materials following all branding guidelines and standards in support of Marklund’s various services and programs.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Utilizes graphic design/art skills to create marketing and fundraising materials, newsletters, ads, web pages and email blasts. 
  • Makes graphic and content updates to Marklund website. 
  • Provides print specs to printers and uploads materials to printer websites. 
  • Assists the Director of Marketing & Communications in Public Relations campaigns. 
  • Assists in design concept for campaigns. 
  • Creates PowerPoint presentations. 
  • Edits and organizes photos. 
  • Attends and assists at special events.

We care about your safety! At Marklund, we follow Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidelines and take necessary precautions as recommended by the CDC to keep our facilities safe including:

  • Daily temperature checks and screenings for everyone who enters any one of our buildings 
  • Social distancing and wearing masks 
  • Providing direct care staff with PPE 
  • Regular cleaning of frequently used objects

Experience and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Public Relations, Communications or related field preferred. 
  • Five years of work experience in Graphic Design, Public Relations or related field preferred.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Suite software and WordPress platform. 
  • Ability to work on both Mac and PC computers. 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. 
  • Excellent design and creativity skills. 
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements

Job Benefits:

We care about YOU! One way we show our appreciation to our employees if by offering a comprehensive package of benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for the following benefits:

  • Industry Leading Pay 
  • Medical (BlueCross/BlueShield), Dental, Prescription Drug, Vision and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
  • Company paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance 
  • Company paid long term disability and voluntary short term disability insurance 
  • Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick, personal - PTO cash in option twice per year 
  • Extended sick bank (protection against loss of income due to illness, accident, maternity) 
  • Seven (7) paid holidays per year 
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Retirement plan with generous match 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Employee recognition programs


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