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Robert Half

March 27, 2023

$$$

Art Director

Texas United States

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Skills:

Art Director – 3+months, full 40 hours a week, Hybrid On-Location, 2 days a week!

Art Director will be working on brand campaigns for a variety of clients. Art Director will be paired up with creative and copy teams to collaborate on new ideas, concepts and execution of projects. Art Director will be designing full branding campaigns and presenting ideas to the group.

Art Director MUST Have the following:

3-5+ years of design experience, including art direction and campaign concepting for email, web & social
Agency experience is a MUST
Breadth of style and design capability, adaptable to multiple types of clients
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator including Adobe XD
Available for 2 days on-site in the DFW area!
Art Director MUST have online portfolio of strong brand work to be considered!

Email [email protected] for more information!

Robert Half

Texas Christian University

March 27, 2023

$$$

Art Director

Fort Worth Texas

Job Type:

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Job Summary:

The Art Director helps carry out the Creative Director’s creative vision and furthers the University’s brand by sharing design expertise in support of institutional strategic priorities. This role is responsible for creating compelling visuals that speak directly to key audiences while translating strategy into clear, effective and on-brand design approaches in both digital and print mediums.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Meets with academic and administrative partners to understand challenges, objectives and strategies for each project, then creates and presents design concepts that meet those needs and engage target audience(s).

2. Manages creative production of videos, from developing storyboards to directing location/studio shoots, to guiding final edits for various media, including broadcast, web, social media, etc.

3. Develops designs for a range of projects in the digital and print space, including but not limited to:

a. Display ad suites (static and animated)

b. Digital signage and environmental graphics

c. Mass emails

d. Short videos and video graphic packages

e. Social and web assets, platform-specific content, icons and user interface animations

f. Web page design

g. Presentations

h. Direct mail, advertisements, publications, collateral and other print projects

4. Utilizes project management software to keep the team informed and assignments on track

5. Self-reviews materials for quality control

6. Stays abreast of current design trends, tools and media

7. Upholds visual identity standards by demonstrating best practices and guiding and assisting members of the university community and outside vendors

8. Identifies and manages production partners (including photographers, videographers, printers, illustrators, editors, etc.) as needed, to obtain estimates, define parameters, review proofs, resolve problems and ensure high-quality deliverables

9. Reviews materials created within or outside of the design department for brand consistency and provides guidance as needed

10. Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ in environment working with clients, printers, paper reps, writers, proofers and photographers.

• 5 years of relevant design experience in the marketing, advertising or interactive industry.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Online portfolio with relevant examples of digital, video, print work

• 5-10 years of design experience in the marketing, advertising or interactive industry. Agency experience a plus.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent visual and conceptual skills to solve problems with original, engaging solutions

• Ability to ideate multimedia campaigns for a range of audiences and bring those idea to reality

• Understanding of video production

• Well versed in Adobe Creative Suite and other industry standard production tools

• Solid understanding of typography, layout, visual hierarchy and color

• Ability to produce designs that explore a range of styles or adhere to a predefined look, as needed

• Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility, user experience and associated best practices

• Ability to optimize artwork for various digital and print media, ensuring final product looks its best while meeting specs

• Extensive understanding of print design and production

• Ability to select quality photography that successfully tells TCU’s story, illustrates big ideas and supports the institution’s DEI efforts

• Resourceful, self-starter with the ability to prioritize work

• Adaptability to changing circumstances and requirements

• Positive attitude with willingness to collaborate productively

• Willingness to seek, understand and incorporate feedback on design work from management and stakeholders

• Ability to adhere to brand guidelines while still pushing creative boundaries

• Comfortable owning projects from initiation to completion, including finalizing production-ready files to spec for various media

• Ability to create organized files and make revisions with a high attention to detail

• Flexibility to effectively apply creativity and design skill toward new opportunities as they present themselves

• Passion to keep learning

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.

• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.

• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.

• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.

• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.

• This role is an on campus, in-person position.

• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.

• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

TCU Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report Notice of Availability

Texas Christian University is committed to assisting all members of the campus community in providing for their own safety and security. TCU’s Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act. This report includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The statements of policy contained within this report address institutional policies, procedures, and programs concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, emergency notifications and timely warning of crimes, sexual and interpersonal violence, and personal safety at TCU. Additionally, this report outlines fire safety systems, policies and procedures for on-campus housing facilities, as well as residence hall fire statistics.

Texas Christian University

Insight Global

March 27, 2023

$$$

People Engagement Manager

Coppell Texas

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Skills:

Insight Global is looking for a People Engagement & Experience Manager to join the People Relations & Engagement Team with one of our client’s in the Entertainment Industry! The role will include both Talent Engagement and Human Resources Operations responsibilities. Responsibilities will include…

Designing and orchestrating fun activities at the center.
Partnering with People Operations to identify and execute engagement opportunities in the field.
Assisting VP & Director with engagement initiatives.
Executing annual engagement surveys.
Partnering with Director of People Relations & Engagement in working with organization to implement training.
Owning the onboarding experience to execute Open Enrollment and Team Knowledge.
Partnering with Benefits Specialists during Open Enrollment to guide employees to the correct resources.
Escalating employee issues to the correct HR point of contact.

Required Qualifications:

4 years of total Human Resources Operations and Talent Engagement Experience in the hospitality or retail industry.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to utilize Excel functions VLOOKUP and/or Pivot Tables effectively.
Previous professional experience with Workday.
Ability to give presentations on relevant materials to peers and leadership.
Associate’s Degree in Human Resources Administration or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous professional experience with Peoplesoft.
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Administration or related field.

Insight Global

March 27, 2023

$$$

Communications and Marketing Coordinator – School of Dentistry

Texas United States

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What we do here changes the world! UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

The PACE Center at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry is hiring for a Communications and Marketing Coordinator to join their team of professionals. The PACE Center aligns departments and resources to engage students, alumni, and dental professionals through programs, communications, and continuing education courses. The PACE Center operates under the auspices of the Office of the Dean. The PACE Center also manage events and programs designed to enhance the reputation and relationship with key stakeholders. Communications and marketing for the School of Dentistry is managed within the PACE Center. The communications team develops and manages a broad range of highly responsible communications support through writing and editing, counsel to faculty, staff, and executive leadership, and/or publications management and/or management of health communications/education programs.

The ideal candidate will have experience with providing design and copy for stories, memos, social media, and various external communications; has photography and design skills (looking at how to cover an event from all angles); is able to cover and manage one’s self when handling multiple writing assignments; is deadline orientated (monthly newsletter, routine CE correspondence, etc.); and more. This is a front facing role that may require public speaking to a variety of audiences as well as conducting interviews etc. Website maintenance experience (HTML), knowledge of higher education, and professional experience writing in AP style is preferred. Please provide writing samples at time of application. This is a great opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects within the School of Dentistry.

Location: 7500 Cambridge St., Houston, Texas 77054

The goal of the PACE Center is to engage our stakeholders though services, programs, and communications that keep them well connected to the mission and vision of the School of Dentistry.

While the PACE Center serves a number of functions, the foundation should always include supporting the primary mission and strategic initiatives of the School of Dentistry. The center remains devoted to activities that engage faculty, students, trainees, staff, and colleagues in activities related to the missions of the university.

Once you join us you won’t want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as…

Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more

Position Summary:

Responsible design, marketing, communications, and branding; and initiatives with various departments plus external vendors, constituents. Creates and executes a comprehensive social media strategy that creates content that promotes the clinical enterprise and programs. Provides a broad range of marketing and communication support services.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1.   Coordinates project workflow, timelines, and daily operation processes. Traffics and manages multiple creative, communications, and event projects.
2.   Facilitates design and communication project requests with internal clients.
3.   Assists with the printing, assembly, and distribution of publications to faculty, staff, and alumni.
4.   Uses desktop publishing software to create various print and electronic publications. Assists with design production, photo/image editing, and document layout/editing.
5.   Writes and/or edits and proofs copy for promotional, event, and collateral materials as needed.
6.   May assist in updating the department website with new photographs or site content.
7.   Designs and establishes a content plan for social media to support marketing initiatives. Creates content for social media platforms including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, SnapChat, and Instagram.
8.   Develops strategic campaigns that help drive traffic for various target positions.
9.   Performs other duties as assigned.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)

Responsive Education Solutions

March 27, 2023

$$$

Director of Communications

Lewisville Texas

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The Director of Communications (DOC) will be responsible for the development of ResponsiveEd’s communication strategy and will contribute to the organizational strategic planning process. The DOC will develop a world-class communications plan, directly managing communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect the organization’s brand reputation. The DOC will be responsible for the development, integration, and implementation of a broad range of public relations activities relative to the strategic direction and positioning of the organization and its leadership. This individual will be an ambassador for the organization and will need to build relationships with the media. The goal is to advance the organization’s position with relevant constituents, as well as to drive broader awareness and support for the organization. The DOC will be responsible for varied and integrated communications products and services including: newsletters and other print publications; Web, E-news and other online communications; media and public relations.

Qualifications: Education/Certification/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field is required.
Minimum 10+ years’ experience in a senior management role either in-house or with an agency
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in planning, writing, editing, and production of newsletters, press releases, annual reports, and other print publications and directories

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships with top tier reporters and editors, and in successfully positioning subject matter with the media to achieve high-impact placements
Extensive successful writing and editing experience (externally focused) with a variety of print and online communications media
Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic communications, media relations, and marketing program to advance an organization’s mission and goals
Creative and thoughtful on how new media technologies can be utilized
Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output
Experience in building, mentoring and coaching a team of communications specialists
Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
Stature, gravitas, and confidence to gain the credibility and respect of high-performing Board of Directors
Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented
Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs
Excellent and persuasive communicator
Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance, and administration initiatives
Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, the Board of Directors and staff
Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker
Passion for ResponsiveEd’s mission

Responsibilities and Duties:

● Develop and implement an integrated strategic communications plan to advance the brand identity; broaden awareness of its programs and priorities; and increase the visibility of its programs across key stakeholder audiences

● Create public relations strategy that will allow leadership to cultivate and enhance meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences, including the media and key influencers

● Identify challenges and emerging issues faced by the organization. Work with leadership team and staff to recognize internal and external communications opportunities and solutions, and define and execute appropriate strategies to support them

● Serve as communications counselor to leadership

● Oversee development of all print communications including the annual report, electronic communications including ResponsiveEd website and new media; manage relationships with associated vendors

● Serve as a spokesperson and lead point person on media interactions that help promote and/or impact the organization

● Exercise judgment to prioritize media opportunities, and prepare talking points, speeches, presentations and other supporting material as needed

● Actively engage, cultivate and manage press relationships to ensure coverage surrounding programs, special events, public announcements, and other projects

● Oversee the day-to-day activities of the communications function including budgeting, planning and staff development.

● Manage a communications team to support the development and execution of the communications strategy

● Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality

● Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis

● Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments

Responsive Education Solutions

Environmental Defense Fund

March 27, 2023

$$$

Communications Director, Hydrogen

Texas United States

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Skills:

Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone.

We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 1,000 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.

Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?

Overall Function

The Communications Director, Hydrogen, is responsible for spearheading the development and implementation of a global communications strategy that can achieve the goals of the hydrogen initiative and establish our issue experts as thought leaders. The Director oversees all functions of communications for the hydrogen work, including earned, social and paid media; digital content on edf.org and blogs; thought-leadership activities; and message/story development.

This position requires an understanding of and keen interest in the energy and climate space and its key players, and an ability to manage multiple projects at once across distributed teams that are working on this EDF initiative in Europe, the U.S. and Asia.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and creative thinker with a proven ability to use data and narrative storytelling to focus target audiences’ attention on nuanced messages and to develop and execute on communications strategies that influence decision-makers, motivate action and produce results. They distill complex policy, science and economic issues into simple, accurate and compelling narratives that advance our thought leadership.

The Director works closely with our hydrogen experts and policy teams, and the communicators supporting Energy Transition work across global regions. They will manage an outside consultancy hired to operate communications campaigns in markets relevant for progressing our work in Europe, the U.S. and Asia, and manage at least one team member. The Director reports to the Associate Vice President for Energy Transition Communications.

Key Responsibilities:

Advise senior leaders on the most effective global communications strategies and tactics – both in real-time and in long-range planning discussions – to ensure message coherence and discipline and communication is maximized as an advocacy tool in achieving goals.
Develop, implement and oversee communications strategies and tactics to advance goals, including media outreach, messaging, talking points, events, social media, digital communications and collateral development.
Build and refine core narrative and messaging on the challenges and appropriate opportunities for deployment and use of hydrogen as part of a clean energy transition.
Direct development of the global hydrogen media strategy to build EDF’s authority and market acceptance of our science on hydrogen’s climate impacts with stakeholders, media and influencers in key geographies.
Develop a PR plan with KPIs, manage and monitor performance of PR team/contractors including RFPs, adhering to timelines, budgets, and approvals, and ensuring delivery of on-brand, on-message publicity and quality results; ideate and manage a content pipeline that feeds thought leadership work.
Work closely with EDF experts to stay abreast of changes in objectives, strategies and communications needs; closely coordinate with other communications colleagues across EDF to ensure alignment and cross-pollination of ideas, strategies and messaging.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with targeted journalists.
Plan and execute events such as press conferences and in-person meetings with journalists and other influential stakeholders.
Oversee all social media elements including support for experts’ social accounts and coordination with EDF’s Digital Marketing Team across brand, region and energy accounts.
Create, edit and proof written, digital and/or video materials under intense deadline pressure.
Prepare staff with training and advice for communications opportunities.
Manage and mentor more junior staff as appropriate.
Participate in advancing EDF’s goals for diversity, equity and inclusion in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.
Prepare summaries and analyses of media coverage on a quarterly basis.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years’ marketing/communications/media experience, preferably involving the intersection of science and technology with policy/public affairs and issue advocacy.
Media experience on energy and environment required.
Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
Proven ability to use communications as a tool to achieve policy goals.
Excellent project management skills.
Excellent collaborator with an inclusive approach to how they work and create content.
Strong leadership, team management and mentoring skills.
Superb communications strategy, writing, and editing skills.
Experience pitching and developing strong relationships with top tier media, and track record of producing national media coverage; familiarity with environmental media is a plus.
Experience providing creative communications support and strategy to multiple internal project teams simultaneously.
Experience building a public platform for leaders within an organization.
Experience hiring and managing communications consultants and internal staff.
Strong presentation skills.
Budgeting and strategic planning skills.
Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Commitment to the mission of Environmental Defense Fund.

Hiring Range

We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization.

The pay range for this role is 115,000 – 130,000 USD which takes into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.

Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Environmental Defense Fund