Outreach is a Christian community service organization providing counseling, case management, youth development, older adult service, and community development. For 50 years, Outreach has changed the lives of thousands of individuals, children, youth, and families in DuPage County, IL, and we are seeking to hire a diverse staff of highly competent professional employees to pursue Outreach’s mission to restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be.
Outreach is hiring a
Full-time Creative Manager at
Outreach Central Office to contribute to internal and external communication projects, particularly through graphic design and digital media.
Benefits & Compensation
- $57,000 - $63,000/annually. Rate based on education, experience, and language ability.
- Paid vacation, agency holidays, sick days, and wellness days.
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance. Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program, and Employee Discount.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- The Creative Manager will report to the Senior Marketing Officer and contribute to the 3-member marketing and communications team.
- The Creative Manager is responsible for developing creative media & graphic design, executing internal and external communication strategies and producing live events.
- The Creative manager will blend graphic design with a passion for contributing creative ideas and solutions for various projects.
- The Creative Manager will collaborate across departments to communicate compelling visual stories.
- The Creative Manager will execute brand initiatives and is critical in helping to curate innovative and creative content to expand organizational reach and deepen mission impact.
- As a brand champion, the Creative Manager will influence the voice of Outreach and its story.
Qualifications
- BA/BS in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field.
- 4-5 years of experience in non-profit setting, ideally within a creative or graphic design role. Strong creative vision with an understanding of ministry objectives.
- Experience with integrated content across multiple channels.
- Basic understanding of branding, digital content creation, and live event production.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with video and multimedia tools.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with a willingness to learn and contribute to projects of all sizes.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
- A commitment to Outreach’s Statement of Mission and Faith.
