CGF’s Creative Officer will work to create a press kit, videos about CGF’s work and borrowers, graphics that
explain our business model and other important needs, and training
materials for clients.
He or she
will be tasked with telling CGF’s story through print, video, photo and web,
and will work closely with the ED and Director of Operations to determine how
best to frame the story and get the message out to the media, potential funders
and the community. They will also
be tasked with building a lasting brand for CGF. This VISTA’s work will dramatically increase CGF’s
fundraising ability and visibility in the community.
Job
Description/Responsibilities:
- Handle all CGF-related graphic design work,
including flyers, posters & Powerpoint presentations
- Manage CGF’s social media strategy and presence
- Interview clients and tell their story
- Provide low-cost graphic and web-design services to
CGF borrowers
- Maintain the CGF website
- Design the business and Financial Coaching manuals
Required Skills
The Special Projects Coordinator for the Capital
Good Fund MUST have a background in visual arts (photography, graphic design or
web design) and:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree
- Possess excellent skills in the Adobe creative
suite, or a similar set of programs for graphic design, photo & video
editing and/or web design.
- Be proficient in the use of a dSLR digital camera
- Be a strong communicator of ideas through the
visual arts
- Be able to empathize with people of different
backgrounds
- Thrive in a start-up environment and learn quickly.
- Be passionate about ending poverty, eager to work
hard and change lives, etc.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working in
low-income/distressed communities
- Expansive knowledge of
computer science, databases and coding
(Note: CGF provides training to new hires)
Goals
The Creative Officer’s
goal is to help CGF spread the word about its products and services to
potential funders, community partners, supporters and clients. This will be accomplished via social
media, photography, video and outreach to media outlets. Also, he or she will provide low-cost
graphic and web-design services to low-income Rhode Islanders.
Training,
and compensation.
The
Creative Officer will receive extensive training on all of CGF’s systems and
loans. He or she will work closely with the Executive Director to design,
develop and refine various posters, flyers, presentations, etc.
CGF
provides all employees with a cell phone, bus pass, and, if needed, a subsidy
towards the purchase of a laptop or iPad.
This position is through Americorps VISTA. Please visit the Corporation for National Service’s website
for more information on the VISTA program, compensation, benefits, etc.
If interested, please email your resume to Kate Lyons, Director of Operations, at Kate@CapitalGoodFund.org
