Messiah College is hiring : Visual Information Specialist in Twentynine Palms

Visual Information Specialist, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA

Duties

• Produces original designs, concepts and visual styles to evoke certain responses from viewers.
• Decides on design matters such as size, layout, kind and quality of materials, medium, color schemes, typography, lighting effects, and specific visual elements or materials to be incorporated (e.g., photos, illustrations, or artifacts), reproduction methods, or printing techniques.
• Researches source materials to translate information into original illustrations without established formats.
• Engages in partnerships / community outreach via social media management, news releases, community meetings, and partnerships to manage the park's digital media presence and streamline this function with public information duties, which could take up 30-40% of this position's time.
• Directs contract design and production specialists in the preparation of electronic production packages.
• Reviews proofs and digital files for accuracy of color, registration, and electronic integrity, and ensures correlation with approved proofs.
• Inspects, accepts, or rejects work performed by others.
• Sets goals, milestones, and expectations for multiple projects, and follows up with team members to ensure timeliness in meeting milestones. Facilitates technical discussions or controversial issues to reach consensus.
• Ensures productivity of work groups by soliciting input from members and implementing suggestions when feasible.
• Monitors multiple efforts to ensure integration, coordination, and completion of work within timelines and adherence to organizational standards.
• Provides effective leadership and supervision to direct reports and oversees work from partner organizations.
• Provides project management and leadership in cooperation with park staff, consultants, contractors, and department heads.
• Briefs upper management and clients on the progress of assigned projects and communicates needs for project completion.
• Presents clear and convincing oral presentations.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with members across various disciplines such as Federal agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
• Communicates using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Produces written information that includes technical material and communicates it in an illustrated design format.

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