Graphic Arts Technician I | Massasoit Community College
Massasoit Community College
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Brockton, MA | United States
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Graphic Arts Technician I About Massasoit Community College: We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. Massasoit currently offers 41 associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences and 24 certificates. The College also offers non-credit workforce development certificates; corporate training courses; adult basic education; personal enrichment classes; and Early College programs for high school students.
Students of color make up roughly half of all students enrolled and more than half of all Massasoit students are first generation to attend college. More than 900 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year.
Brockton, Massachusetts, home of Massasoit's largest campus, prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 95,000 residents. In addition, the college has a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and annually serves students from more than 35 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Massasoit is one of the largest community colleges in the state.
Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who is committed to increasing diversity across all levels of the college. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Description: The Graphic Arts Technician (Graphic Designer) works closely with the members of the Office of College Communications team to create and prepare finished layouts, designs, and collateral for duplication and publication in print or digital form. The Graphic Designer helps develop and execute the College's brand identity, prepares promotional and informational collateral, develops designs and content for the website and social media, is familiar with industry standard software and programs, serves as the College's photographer, proofreads and edits copy, operates apparatus such as transfer letterers, headliners, drafting and other equipment for graphic art needs; and performs related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to prepare finished layouts for duplication and printing.
Responsibilities and Duties: - Prepares technical artwork such as design, layout, lettering, paste up and copy to produce printed materials such as brochures, forms, newsletters, and exhibits.
- Draws sketches, charts, and graphs for documents such as budgets and reports of capital expenditures for presentation of data.
- Proofreads and edits copy for form, accuracy, clarity, proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
- Operates apparatus such as transfer letterer, headliner, drafting equipment and controlled lettering equipment; selects typeface and lettering for printed material; and calculates measurements for typesetting.
- Determines the need for supplies and equipment necessary to complete assignments.
- Reads journals and/or other publications to keep abreast of developments in the field.
- Focuses on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
Requirements: - Knowledge of the materials, supplies and equipment used in graphic arts.
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques of graphic design.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of graphic arts including layout.
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques of graphic reproduction.
- Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in graphic arts work.
- Knowledge of lettering methods.
- Knowledge of principles and correct usage of the English language including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Knowledge of the techniques used in proofreading and editing material.
- Knowledge of the methods used in the preparation of charts, graphs, and tables.
- Skill in freehand drawing.
- Skill in the use of lettering equipment
- Skill in the use of instruments and devices used in graphic arts.
- Ability to prepare and use charts, graphs, and tables.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
- Ability to read and interpret such documents as drawings, charts, graphs, tables, etc.
- Ability to determine proper format and procedures for assembling items of information.
- Ability to perform arithmetic computations.
- Ability to distinguish colors visually.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression.
- Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in graphic arts, graphic design, drawing or illustrating work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions: - Graduation from a recognized school above the high school level, with a major in graphic arts or graphic design may be substituted for the required experience.
- Education toward such a certificate, diploma or degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (primarily InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro), Canva, and other creative/editing software and programs.
- Experience with photography, the organization and storage of photo assets, and editing photos for print and digital use.
- Experience with multimedia content creation for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter/X, social networking and marketing, and the use of graphics and video on the web.
- Strong portfolio of published print and digital collateral, engaging photos, and graphics that promote or highlight products or programs.
- Experience designing interface, graphics, and content for the web and assisting the developers with coding (HTML & CSS).
Additional Information: Position Status: AFSCME union position, full-time, state-funded with benefits.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, include special circumstances such as occasional nights and weekends
Salary: $1,874.61 bi-weekly ($48,739.86 annual) Grade 14 Step 1
Classification Specification: Deadline to Apply: February 18, 2024
Application Instructions: A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.
Please Note : Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal. Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, [email protected] , or the Dean of Students & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Jessica Correia, 508-588-9100, x1402, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room 208A, [email protected] , the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. To apply, visit Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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About Massasoit Community College
We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. We are dedicated to creating a challenging and supportive environment where the members of our community can attain their educational and personal goals. We encourage all to take responsibility for their learning, to discover their potential, and to achieve their ambitions.Recognizing that our diversity is an important source of our strength, we respond to the needs of our community and expect that everyone at Massasoit respects the rights and affirms the dignity of all people. We strive to construct a safe and trustful environment where together we can engage in open dialogue.
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