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Communications / Creative Services Associate JobID: 334

+ Position Type:

Support Staff/Hourly

+ Date Posted:

7/18/2025

+ Location:

Grant Wood AEA

+ Closing Date:

open until filled

This position will work at our Cedar Rapids center, 40 hours / week year round. Full-time benefits with a starting wage range of $16.90 - $17.95 per hour. Benefits (https://intranet.gwaea.org/app/uploads/sites/17/2024/07/Classified-Staff-Benefit-Summary.pdf) Apply at gwaea.org/careers (https://www.applitrack.com/GrantwoodAEA/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff%2fHourly) Job SummaryThis position supports Grant Wood AEA’s Communications and Creative Services initiatives, contributing to the delivery of high-quality video, print production, and graphic design services that help partner school districts meet their communication goals. Qualifications

+ AA degree in marketing, public relations, graphic design or communications required, with at least two years of related experience preferred

+ Knowledge, experience and demonstrated aptitude with multi-media communications including video and graphic design.

Essential Functions

+ Collaborates with the Communications Specialist to create communication materials for partnering school districts, including videos, newsletters, and social media graphics.

+ Prepare and optimize files for print production.

+ Operate and maintain large-format printing equipment for posters, banners, and displays.

+ On-site travel to school districtsfor video recording and print installation.

Additional Responsibilities

+ Participates in projects to support the Agency’s mission, goals and priorities.

+ Demonstrates self-discipline and initiative to produce high-quality, organized and dependable results.

+ Conveys a positive and professional image to staff and public.

+ Provides a high degree of customer service.

+ Follows policies, procedures, standards and rules of the Agency and industry which includes, but is not limited to, developing and maintaining proper and adequate records and documentation.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive, customer-oriented working relationships with staff and community.

+ Flexibility to work as a team member or independently as appropriate.

+ Ability to think critically about situations, proactively anticipate and address challenges, and troubleshoot when issues arise.

+ Proficient in video editing software with a strong understanding of capturing quality video footage.

+ Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate understanding for sensitive situations.

+ Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

+ Experience with pre-press file prep and large-format printing preferred.

+ Eagerness to learn.

Physical Requirements

+ Ability to travel between sites served with a valid driver’s license.

+ Normal, routine levels of bending, carrying, lifting, climbing, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking, including ability to lift and install printed materials as needed.

+ Sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate all equipment needed to complete assigned responsibilities.