General Staff Jobs

GreatHorse is a family-owned, extremely high-end, private full-service country club located in Hampden, Massachusetts, near Springfield, Massachusetts, and Hartford, Connecticut. This premier property opened in June 2015 after an expansive rebuild of the golf course and the construction of a 30,000 sq. ft. clubhouse that sits high on a ridge facing west toward the Berkshires. The Club is open year-round and offers a robust social and athletic programming calendar. The par 72, 18-hole championship golf course designed by the notable golf course architect, Brian Silva, hosts approximately 10,000 rounds annually and features more than 200 bunkers and five sets of tees (4,953 yards to 7,522); the rating/slope is 77.8/140 from 7,522-yard tees. Golf amenities for club fitting and instruction include an indoor golf facility with two hitting bays equipped with TrackMan and Sam Putt Lab equipment, a three-season driving range with covered hitting bays and 13 short game bunkers, and a 10,000 sq. ft. putting green and short game practice area with three playable target greens and numerous bunkers. Additional club amenities include a tennis hut, tennis courts, platform tennis courts, an ice rink, a basketball court, an outdoor pool with cabanas, a fitness center, five guest rooms, private event space, spa service, concierge services, men’s and women’s locker rooms, and a veranda offering scenic views of the golf course and Berkshire mountains. Dining outlets include a main dining room, outdoor veranda, bar, and lounge area. Separate from the clubhouse is Starting Gate, a public events facility.

MEMBERSHIP SALES DIRECTOR

REPORTS TO: General Manager

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Membership Sales Director serves as the key Ambassador to GreatHorse with a full understanding and commitment to the Club’s culture and quality standards. They will be responsible for all aspects of membership sales and marketing to promote and position GreatHorse as a premier private country club in the Northeast. This position’s critical deliverable is maximizing member recruitment and sales through the strategic development and successful execution of sales and marketing efforts. Key responsibilities include developing, implementing, and supporting programs and activities designed to increase and retain membership at the Club. The Membership Sales Director is responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with existing and prospective members, stakeholders, competitors, and community leaders in the surrounding area.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops and implements a specific, measurable sales plan to meet the Club’s membership goals.
2. Serves as an Ambassador of the Club to members, prospects, and guests at the Club as well as industry events and community affairs.
3. Updates and maintains all membership records.
4. Develops a sustainable source of prospective members; identifies and recruits prospective members and cultivates referrals from existing members.
5. Builds and maintains a robust and detailed database of prospective members and clients.
6. Implements lead generation strategies (e.g., prospecting events, awareness functions, etc.) and develop targeted lead lists for outbound sales efforts.
7. Develops and executes against the membership marketing budget in alignment with the Marketing Plan and the Club’s operating budget.
8. Produces weekly and monthly activity and financial reports and reviews the results with the General Manager.
9. Serves as the main source for all membership marketing collateral informational packets, applications, welcome kits, and promotional material.
10. Conducts property tours for prospective members at the Club; entertains prospective members at the Club and off-site.
11. Maintains and monitors the activity of an established competitive set of clubs, including membership levels, pricing, promotions, and product offerings.
12. Identifies and analyzes key markets and opportunities for membership growth.
13. Establishes relationships and member referral programs with local real estate agents to identify potential members in the community.
14. Develops preliminary due diligence information on candidates.
15. Plans their work schedule to be visible and readily accessible to members and guests at high visibility times. Welcomes new members; “meets and greets” all club members by name as practical during their visits the Club.
16. Addresses and resolves member complaints and suggestions tactfully and promptly. Reports member infractions to the General Manager for necessary action.
17. Develops ongoing dialogue and rapport with members through communication, including the monthly schedule of events, website, and email blasts, and addresses and resolves appropriate requests and inquiries.
18. Participates in select community activities to represent and promote the Club; broadens the scope of the Club’s operation by fulfilling the public obligations of the Club as a participating member of the community.
19. Consistently monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the sales and marketing plans; utilizes information to make necessary adjustments to achieve goals and remain competitive in the marketplace.
20. Contributes to content development and managing the Club’s multiple social media platforms.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS

The followings are the capabilities and attributes the Club is looking for in their next Membership Sales Director.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

1. College degree preferred or equivalent education and experience.
2. A minimum of 3 years of experience in outside sales and marketing experience, preferably in the hospitality, private club, and/or golf industry.
3. A professional career “track record” of achievement and relative employment stability – not a record of job movement every two to three years.
4. Appreciation and understanding of the game of Golf.
5. Excellent written and verbal social skills and excellent presentation.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills – a gravitas and professional presence.
7. A high degree of integrity to represent the best interest of the Club and its Members and to maintain the confidential nature of much of the information trafficked.
8. Proficiency in, but not limited to, Microsoft® Office, email communication or CRM platforms, website content management systems, and club-related software platforms.

THE CANDIDATE SHOULD BE:

1. Well-polished and enthusiastic with an aggressive track record of successfully developing a strategic marketing plan and an excellent track record of membership recruitment for a high-end property.
2. A performance-oriented sales professional with a track record of achieving results against a sales plan with specific goals.
3. Extremely well-organized with a strong ability to plan strategically, set priorities effectively, and delegate effectively with appropriate follow-up and oversight.
4. Highly focused on delivering superior member experiences to members, guests, and prospects.
5. An individual with an executive presence who has high personal, professional, moral, and ethical standards.
6. Able to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision.
7. Able to work flexible hours as required, including nights and weekends.
8. Willing and able to travel as required to promote awareness of GreatHorse and to facilitate visits with prospective members.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

The Membership Sales Director of The Great Horse is expected to make a positive impact in the following areas within the first year at the Club:

• Achieve a net gain of new members per year over the next five years as outlined in membership acquisition goals set by the General Manager.
• Developed and managed a robust pipeline and database of prospective members.
• Conducted an assessment and review of the Club’s competitive set; maintained and monitored the activity of competitors’ membership levels, pricing, promotions, and product offerings.
• Establish the awareness and positioning of GreatHorse as a premier private club in New England.

GreatHorse

On-Site Video Production Specialist – Midland, MI

What part will you play?

The Production Specialist role is to deliver on time, on budget, video projects. Coordination of the video project details from concept to creation through completion via Multimedia editors, Field Production, Creative Director, and Distribution Support Team.

What will you be doing?

• The Production Specialist II is the coordinator of project details between the client and the creative department.
• Working with the client, by having a great understanding of the projects, creative expectations, and communications necessary to accomplish the clients expected result.
• Ability to review and suggest creative strategy, ideas, and direction.
• Creating, Communicating and Tracking status of project, reinforce timelines and maintain client expectation set.
• Keeping creative team on task based on identified timelines for completion.
• Identify high priority projects and work to integrate priority to satisfy client requests.
• The Production Specialist will have the ability to research or request research from team members in support of client project for background, and development of storyboards and scripts.
• Create and maintain a great working relationship with clients; update them proactively on projects.
• Know where and how to get a video project completed; have a complete understanding of production workflow and work within the process to complete projects on time.
• Scheduling resources to include coordinating client requests and production crew schedules; in house and freelance, through appropriate scheduling channels.
• The Production Specialist will have the ability to efficiently log video footage, search for footage and photos for projects, and also search for in-house voice over talent as well as outside talent for freelance positions.
• Provide complete estimates, budgeting information and maintain client communications and approvals for all projects.
• Other duties assigned as needed

What do we require from you?

Education/Certifications:

• 3-5 years’ experience in customer service arena, preferably in a corporate environment as well as project management.

Required Skills:

• Agency Experience and/or Video Broadcast or Events Experience desired.
• This position requires an understanding of department technology and service offerings; business and office procedures; and the ability to adhere to documented policies and procedures.
• Must be computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office, Outlook and database software.
• Must have the ability to multitask, with attention to detail.
• Must be able to think on your feet, make decisions on your own and must be motivated.
• The candidate must be a self-starter, someone who is able to work with a group as well as individually, in a corporate environment.
• Effective and efficient quality of work is required.
• This position also may expose the individual to a great deal of confidential information. It is important the individual understands the importance of being discreet.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25lbs on occasion
• This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• The work environment is generally moderate in noise (inter-office conversations and computers/printers).
• The role requires assisting in the setup of studio equipment, cameras and other video production gear.

To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit us at http://diversifiedus.com/about/careers/ or email us at [email protected].

Diversified is an equal employment opportunity employer and all aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. We celebrate diversity and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for available positions. Individuals needing assistance or an accommodation to complete an application due to a disability, may contact Human Resources at 800.811.2771.

Diversified.

This is not a remote position. Under the direct supervision of the exhibit services manager this position provides high-level administrative support to service internal and external customers in the delivery of Czarnowski’s exhibit services.  This individual must possess exceptional organizational and time management skills.  Attention to detail is a must along with, data entry, strong multi-talking, and being able to manage a large workload.  Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Generate new show codes and project numbers for the West Coast region.
• Data entry into our internal systems
• Responsible for opening all new field services, shop, shipments, proposals, subcontracted, graphics, and portable jobs for Czarnowski using multiple data systems.
• Actively fill in for the West Coast Field Manager and assume responsibilities when she/he is out of the office.
• Responsible to communicate and coordinate with all Field Service departments in Czarnowski across the country.
• Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information and data.
• Reconciling install and dismantle expenses.

Skills, Knowledge, Education & Experience

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• 1 year of experience in the trade show industry or similar field preferred but not required.
• Immediate to advanced computer literacy, including experience in Excel and Microsoft office.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with great organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see a project through to completion.
• Strong service orientation.

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Czarnowski Collective

The Creative Director for USC Aiken is responsible for elevating and bringing USC Aiken’s brand vision to life through unique and aspirational creative executions that build brand awareness of the university and celebrate its stories. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communication, the Creative Director ideates, designs and produces digital and print materials, moving them from concept to completion. This position works with a variety of constituents including academic departments, university divisions, Office of the Chancellor, donor prospects and alumni. Master’s degree and 4 years professional experience related to the development and dissemination of informational material, or Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience. Degree related to graphic design, experience working in graphic design required. The Creative Director is a seasoned designer with a proven track record of creative, inspiring work in digital and print mediums, deadline oriented, and significant experience in brand management. Requires the ability to constantly prioritize and meet deadlines in a high demand environment and ability to work extended hours until the job is complete. Preferred requirements include: Prior experience building and managing visual identity and brand architecture and assets in a university setting; Experience directing and/or managing creative professionals and processes; and/or Familiarity with photography, video and other visual media. Apply online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/141600.  Application deadline: March 27, 2023.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE.

University of South Carolina Aiken

Job Title: Creative Director, Diversity and Inclusion

Client Location: San Francisco, CA

Pay Rate: $130,000-145,000, plus benefits (paid salary hourly equivalent)

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 12+ Month Contract

Our client is looking for a talented lead who has extensive experience in creative ideation for Social Media platforms, thinks outside of the box, and has a solid understanding and experience with Diversity Equality and Inclusion Social Media campaigns. This person must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ideate spontaneously and translate ideas and abstract concepts into visual materials that support the brand. The position requires a strong conceptual design and content background, within an advertising agency. The position would require the candidate to clearly communicate these ideas to cross-functional partners.

*California/PST timezone preferred. Experience working with Diversity Equality and Inclusion campaigns is required.

Creative Responsibilities:

• Creative direction, Social Media campaign conception and development
• Execute creative and marketing initiatives while championing unique character of specific customer focus area
• Translate strategic and conceptual direction in working creative assets to be leveraged across different social media channels
• Explore trends and competitive landscape and incorporate appropriate use of color, type, tone and editorial style in digital design standards
• Participate in productive brainstorming sessions that result in concrete ideas for execution
• Design and deliver strategic creative initiatives, targeting business objective(s) while ensuring compliance with brand standards and timeline requirements
• Assist in reviews, approvals and communications to design and production teams regarding versions and extensions of strategic concepts to ensure projects are delivered with brand compliance
• Oversee the work of designers and art directors while ensuring compliance with brand standards and timeline requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree required with emphasis on interactive design, graphic design or communications
• Conceptual design/ideation for Social Media platforms (TikTok, YouTube and more) is a must
• Experience working with Diversity Equality and Inclusion campaigns is required
• Experience working as a Creative Lead at an advertising agency
• Retail/ecommerce background preferred
• Superior knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

10+ years of interactive design experience in:

• Developing digital designs, concepts and templates
• Collaborating with design and editorial teams
• Communicating with business partners
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to react quickly and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project and time-management skills – able to balance and prioritize project workload and adjust to shifting business needs/priorities
• Excellent design sense and ability to articulate design concepts to business partners and design team
• Presentation abilities – able to communicate design concepts clearly and effectively
• Understanding of components, cycle times, production and distribution requirements of Social and digital creative deliverables

Aquent Talent

The ideal candidate will own the entire production process. They will strategize with other internal teams to ensure operational excellence. The will also run quality assessment to ensure customer satisfaction. 

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate entire production process
• Contribute to production planning and budgeting
• Lead and monitor quality assessments to ensure customer satisfaction
• Maintain a safe production environment
• Coordinate with key internal and external production stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of production experience
• Strong organizational and managerial skills

ASM Global

In 2010, we started making sun care products to protect ourselves, our families, and our friends from the damaging rays of the sun. Since then, we’ve grown and expanded into haircare, skincare, and lip care products, and even launched Baby Bum, our rad plant-based baby skincare line. Along the way, we’ve been building an amazing, like-minded global community of friends that encourage us and help us be better. Today, we are looking for a few more talented and passionate people to join our crew – not for the money or the awesome location to live and work, but for the opportunity to change the world a little with us.

Summary:

Based in Encinitas, CA, and reporting to the Director of People & Culture Talent Management & Office, this role brings administrative support and impacts in areas like recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and the talent lifecycle. You will interact with various managers across our business’s core functions in this role. You are up to date with recruiting strategies, networking, sourcing, and screening and are a stickler for keeping all processes moving efficiently.

Ultimately, you will help keep our hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and talent lifecycle processes running smoothly, ensuring talent is a top priority. Creating an authentic experience for both the applicant and hiring manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement the complete recruitment process, including job description review, interview, feedback, and final candidate selection process – organizing candidate data
• Support the interview process and coordination, including leading in-take meetings with the interview panel, coordinating interviews, and arranging travel as necessary.
• Effectively support in multiple roles and candidates across functions
• In partnership with the Director of PXC Talent Management & Office, work strategically with Hiring Managers to make decisions, evaluate talent, and recommend candidates for their skill set and cultural contribution
• Build a pipeline of top passive talent through researching, sourcing, and networking
• Be the evangelist for our culture and mission and represent the company with integrity and professionalism
• Be obsessive about a fantastic candidate experience
• Stay informed of relevant news in the CPG space and recruitment trends
• Be creative in utilizing different sourcing channels, including social media, LinkedIn + offline events
• Work with the internal partners to bring the LI Lifestyle page to life, using LI to its fullest potential
• Support the Director of PXC Talent Management & Office in extending job offers to the selected candidates.
• Assist in facilitating the new hires’ onboarding experience, including owning Asana Onboarding Calendar and Logistics.
• Support the lifecycle of onboarding and offboarding
• Support the Director of PXC Talent Management & Office with the new employee throughout their time in Sun Bum University to ensure they successfully complete each stage of the program.
• Provide ongoing support to the Director of PXC Talent Management & Office with Lattice and other systems that help us facilitate our Performance Management process.
• Provide ongoing support in executing the internal L&D calendar.
• Be the content expert on the online learning platform, Skillsoft/Percipio
• Support PXC Sr Manager, Payroll & Benefits with compliance activities, including I-9, safety training, and maintaining the employee policies and procedures handbook.
• Other duties as reasonably required.

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• 3-5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and/or HR (recruiting, onboarding, etc…)
• Full-life cycle recruiting experience and driving strategy for an in-house recruiting function
• Proficient in using LinkedIn and other applicant tracking systems
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and able to edit PDFs
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Proven ability to collaborate with people across all levels and functional areas
• Experience in a scaling, mission-based, entrepreneurial environment is a plus.
• Experience with performance review platforms, like Lattice and Skillsoft/Percipio, is a plus.

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• PHR is a plus
• BA in HR is a plus
• Must be highly organized and able to work under moving deadlines while managing multiple key initiatives simultaneously
• Strong, positive, and clear written and verbal communication
• You are adept at influencing and driving change within an organization.
• Ability to anticipate needs and innovate in a changing and fast-paced environment
• Innovative capabilities for spreading employer brand voice via platforms such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and career pages
• Ability to exercise extreme diplomacy, sensitivity, empathy, and confidentiality
• Skillset to drive open and honest communication.
• A keen sense of humor and grace under pressure – highly appreciated!

$57,000-$76,000 is the salary range for this position. It represents a portion of the overall package, and there is flexibility based on the candidate’s qualifications.

Sun Bum

JOB TYPE: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Creative Director supervises all creative projects and oversees the quality of printed and online material created by the Communications department, directing layout, design, and copy writing; determining and monitoring production schedules; providing work direction to staff and ensuring that visual communication standards are met across various mediums.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The employee in this position will have the following essential job functions:

• Supervises all creative projects and oversees the quality of all creative pieces produced by the institution
• Develops creative solutions to promote the seminary’s objectives
• Helps translate marketing objectives elaborated by the Marketing Director into creative strategies and actions
• Accomplishes work requirements by orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, and coaching employees
• Meets work standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving operational problems; identifying work process improvements
• Determines production requirements by reviewing client requirements; considering scheduling factors
• Determines production schedule by conferring with heads of art, copywriting, and production
• Determines project content by reviewing and approving art and copy materials developed by staff
• Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and redesigning processes; recommending changes to art, copy writing and production departments
• Researches, recommends and implements tools that will help increase department creativity, quality and efficiency
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Due to the nature of this management position, a four-year college degree or equivalent in graphic design, advertising or marketing and a minimum of two years working experience is required.

The Creative Director should possess leadership, communication and problem-solving skills—including project management, fostering teamwork, positioning, organization, coaching, promoting process improvement, being proactive, developing creative standards, productivity, creative thinking and problem solving. The person in this position should also demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflicts with confidentiality and honesty.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

The Creative Director at EF World Journeys is responsible for leading the creative process and design for EF Go Ahead Tours, EF Ultimate Break, and future business lines, as well as that of the group umbrella brand EF World Journeys.

Based out of our Boston headquarters, it serves as the senior-most creative leader of EF World Journeys’ global portfolio. This role has massive potential to impact the business, our customers and the US and Canadian markets. And most of all, to positively impact the world.

NOTE: Applications without a portfolio included will not be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the creative strategy for EF World Journeys, creating cohesion while allowing for unique personalities across brands.
• Ensure that the creative output for all dedicated creative teams in each business unit is world-class.
• Work with the EF World Journeys leadership team to establish creative marketing and branding goals for each of the three businesses as needed.
• Advise on strategic creative solutions that consider business goals and corporate reputation impact.
• Ensure all work aligns with EF’s global guidelines and goals, working with input from the EF Worldwide Creative Officer to define and refine the branding and voice of each of the three business units.
• Manage/hire creative staff/creative leaders in each of the three business units.
• Sets a tone of collaboration within the creative team, leads with passion and demonstrates a can-do attitude to motivate teams.
• Ensure creative excellence within UX, Dev, Production Management and Marketing, while helping support the function of those disciplines.
• Partner with the Vice President of Marketing in each respective business to optimize process, and drive results.
• Work closely with each of the three dedicated creative teams to establish and execute solutions on deadline.
• Be a part of the executive leadership team responsible for setting and achieving business strategy and goals for all three businesses
• Help make EF World Journeys’ products the best-known names in group guided tours in the US and Canadian markets.
• Be a leading voice within the company fostering creative excellence and company mission, spread the word through various internal platforms and speak in public

The ideal candidate will have:

• 15+ years of experience working in a creative field, with a focus on marketing, advertising, branding, or communications
• 6+ years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary creative department in an agency or client-side environment
• 5+ years of experience managing creatives teams
• A stunning portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability to develop and execute multi-channel creative ideas that drive sales
• Expertise in managing, mentoring, developing, and recruiting top creative talent
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and story-telling skills, a charismatic presence, and an ability to sell concepts and ideas at an executive level
• A positive energy and a communication style that inspires others
• A strong business sense, with an understanding of how to leverage creative to drive business
• An entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to implement new and better ways of thinking and working
• And your work is stuff that people point to when they are talking about the best work out there.

And of course, you should also be:

• Up-to-date on emerging communication, media consumption, and marketing trends
• Highly adaptable, energized by rapid change and ambiguity
• An enthusiastic champion of making great work and of motivating others to do the same
• Bold, innovative, and energized by concepting and driving new ideas forward
• Able to balance the practical with the magical—and know when to lead with each

In addition, you can expect:

Our teams come to work in the best-looking office building in Boston (if we do say so ourselves). It’s a modern, inspiring environment where we get to work with incredibly talented, energetic coworkers who are dedicated to making our creative vision come to life.

• Three weeks paid vacation your first year (four weeks starting in year two), in addition to 9 paid holidays
• 25% company match on your 401(k)
• Market-leading medical, dental and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance
• Paid International Business Travel opportunities
• Our Workplace Flexibility Program: with up to two days working from home per week, after your initial onboarding
• Commitment to professional growth: robust monthly calendar of trainings, workshops and TED Talk style sessions
• Wellness benefits including onsite and virtual classes run by EF instructors and a yearly fitness reimbursement
• EF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, childcare with our Au Pair product and more)
• Dependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Discounts at local venues and businesses

About EF World Journeys

EF World Journeys is an international travel division of EF Education First, including EF Go Ahead Tours and EF Ultimate Break.

For over 30 years, EF Go Ahead Tours has guided adult travelers across the globe via carefully crafted group travel itineraries. Our travelers range from young professionals to retirees, solo travelers to entire families, travel enthusiasts to those stepping off their first flight. We believe the best way to learn about the world is to experience it and every day we come to work hoping to help as many people as possible do just that.

EF Ultimate Break inspires young adults to participate in life-changing travel experiences across the globe. EF Ultimate Break is a division of EF Education First and is the easiest way to travel abroad for anyone 18-35 years old. Every trip gives travelers the chance to make friends, explore new places, and immerse themselves in different cultures – on fun, affordable, life-changing adventures.

About EF Education First

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education.

Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, parental status, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://ef.com

EF Education First

The Art Director must be an accomplished designer with vision, initiative, and autonomy who can act as creative partner, internal critic, and sounding board. The Art Director executes the Barnes Foundation’s brand strategy and ensures consistency across media by managing the design of all print and online advertising, marketing, education, social media, and membership communications. The Art Director oversees the creation and implementation of branding for all special exhibitions. The Art Director also works with the Director of Publications, the Production Manager, and designers to ensure that books and catalogues meet the highest standards and align with exhibition branding strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with leadership on the design direction of all institutional materials to ensure consistent storytelling and brand focus across all channels.
• Directs and implements design of all digital and print projects—from ads to brochures and signage to ephemera—handling them from project request to final product at a high level of competence and creativity. This includes the following:
• Meets with department heads and/or project managers as necessary.
• Provides design concepts for presentation, and oversees the execution of design concepts by junior team members.
• Designs projects personally or oversees the work of internal and/or external designers. Makes decisions regarding referral of projects to outside designers.
• Reviews and approves the production stages of creative execution.
• Evaluates end product and distribution appropriately.
• Oversees archiving of paper and electronic files.
• Supervises design team members by orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, and coaching them as they develop their skills.
• Researches and recommends photography and/or illustrations for projects. Identifies photography needs and coordinates photography.
• Manages external designers as necessary.
• Maximizes results within given budget and timeframes.
• Partners and collaborates across all departments to ensure brand integrity and consistency.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and change in design processes and initiates proposals and/or projects.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Managerial Competencies:

• Demonstrates the ability to monitor, supervise, and hold accountable employees in the areas of attendance, performance completion of documentation, ADP, and implementation of all company policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Supervises and meets regularly with direct report to review operational metrics and provide ongoing guidance; documents constructive feedback regarding job-specific functions, responsibilities, and competencies.
• Maintains written documentation of supervision for oversight and review by other parties as appropriate.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain a stable, productive team environment through effective communication, staff appreciation, and other activities that yield a high level of employee engagement to support and preserve the employee’s interest in working for The Barnes Foundation.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field with five years’ design experience required, including experience in a museum or other cultural institution.
• A strong record of outstanding design practice and a sophisticated visual sensibility.
• Ability to think strategically and to work across a range of projects, including print collateral, digital collateral, publication design, identity design, and online experiences.
• Excellent typographic skills and an understanding of visual systems. Demonstrated ability to successfully translate complex ideas into compelling, communicative visuals.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to builds good working relationships with internal clients and team members, and to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Proficiency with design software and an understanding of Web interface design, HTML coding, and CSS. Highly skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, multi-page layout, and all print production techniques.
• Demonstrated effectiveness ensuring that print and digital materials reflect an organization’s brand identity and support its diversity and outreach goals.
• Experience managing other design professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare complex files for print production, review and comment on printer’s proofs, and press check projects with a keen eye for detail. An understanding of production requirements for digital media formats to be used in websites, email, video, and other digital communication.
• Ability to develop and monitor budgets and work closely with the Production Manager to establish priorities and schedules.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate the efficacy of graphic design projects and adjust and innovate accordingly.

About the Barnes:

Established as an educational institution, the Barnes Foundation carries out its mission by promoting appreciation of the arts and horticultural science, through the preservation, presentation, and interpretation of the collections of Albert C. and Laura L. Barnes.

Celebrated for its exceptional breadth, depth, and quality, the Barnes Foundation’s art collection has exceptional holdings of Impressionist, post-impressionist, and Modern art, and encompasses African Material Culture, Native American pottery and textiles, antiquities, Pennsylvania German decorative arts, metalwork, and more.

The Foundation engages diverse audiences through high-quality programs, including numerous special exhibitions and commissions, that reflect the range of the collection and our founders’ innovative educational vision. Recent initiatives have included the first US exhibition of the French painter Suzanne Valadon, a show that explored the enduring significance of our Native American collections, and a commission from Sir Isaac Julien that invites reflection on colonialism and the display of African material culture in museums in Europe and America.

Competitive Benefits Include:

Group health, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; short- and long-term disability and group life insurance; 403(b) with matching contributions; Employee Assistance Program; voluntary benefits; as well as paid vacation, personal time, sick time and holidays.

Please include a cover letter and an updated resume with your application, along with salary expectations.

The Barnes Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we’re committed to diversity and equal opportunity in our recruitment and hiring. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply for this position. Employees have rights under other laws including, but not limited to, the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act. We participate in E-Verify. Successful applicants for employment with the Barnes Foundation must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation.

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