Visual Designer/Administrator

Job Title: Public Information Officer 1/Visual Designer Administrator
Requisition #: 702200-022625
Primary Location: Ohio-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Locations: 855 W. Mound Street, 43223
Bargaining Unit/Exempt: Exempt
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (Lunch Included)
Minimum Starting Salary: $28.96/hour
Posting Start Date: 02/26/2025
Posting Close Date: 03/08/2025 at end of business/5:00pm EST*

How to Apply:

Email your updated resume to fccshr@fccs.us. *Submissions received after the Posting Close Date will not be considered.

Who We Are:

Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) is a large, metropolitan child welfare agency with more than 300 caseworkers and 400 support staff members dedicated to child protection and family stability. FCCS believes in investing our time and resources to attract and hire an engaged, talented, and diverse workforce that is committed to protecting children by strengthening families.

What You Will Do – Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs visually appealing graphic art materials (e.g., publications, training programs, exhibits, maps, graphs, illustrations, technical reproductions, audio/visual aids, posters, diagrams, studio props, slide-shows), infographics, and other visual assets using state of the art software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite -Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other related tools to support community awareness and internal engagement campaigns and enhance brand experience.
• Develops high-quality content, including videos, graphics, presentations, email campaigns, social media posts, blog articles, and other communication collaterals, to effectively communicate the agency’s mission and priorities. Edits & performs lay-out work on publications, articles &/or newsletters.
• Manages and coordinates the work of outside graphic design contractors and printers.
• Collaborates and coordinates with internal stakeholders on the design and creation of branded content that drives consistent, impactful messaging.
• Promotes the agency’s mission and message and educates external stakeholder groups including, but not limited to profit and non-profit organizations, provider agencies, neighborhood and faith-based organizations, and diverse communities regarding agency programs and services; prepare & disseminate educational & informational material reflecting agency activities & performs related program activities. education or awareness initiatives as assigned.
• Performs other duties within the Communications and Community Outreach Division to include internal messaging and activities, participation in agency-related activities (such as Listening Lounges and internal committees), etc.; evaluates development, preparation & dissemination of public information.

What We Offer You:

Hiring Bonus up to $1,500
Quality, Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal leave accruals and 11 paid holidays
Retirement Pension through the Ohio Public employment Retirement System
457(b) retirement savings plan through Ohio Deferred Compensation
No Cost Life Insurance Coverage up to $50,000
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Solutions (EAP) Program
Additional Raises over the next two years (based on continuous service)
Personal and Financial Wellness opportunities through the Franklin County ThriveOn Program
Hybrid working environment
More!

What will make you successful:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of undergraduate major program core coursework in journalism or communication, as required by university or college, (or 2 yrs. Journalism or communication exp.)
  Plus: 100 hrs. training in supervision (or 1 mo. exp. as supervisor or lead worker); 1 course in budgeting (or 1 mo. exp.); 1 course in public relations (or 1 mo. exp.); or equivalent. 6 courses or 18 mos. trg. in graphic arts, art or industrial design Or 18 mos. exp. as graphic arts designer with exp. not having to include responsibility for final layout.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design or digital or related field and some related work experience
• Or Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years related work experience
• Or an equivalent combination. 9 courses or 24 mos. trg. in graphic arts, art or industrial design
• Or 30 mos. exp. as graphic arts designer with exp. not having to include responsibility for final layout.

Certifications or Licensure:

• Valid Ohio Driver’s License required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No

ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. Franklin County Children Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

To learn more about FCCS, please visit our careers page at www. fccs.us.