Graphics Project Specialist

Come join our great Parks & Recreation team!  The City is hiring for a part-time Graphics Project Specialist, anticipated to work up to 17 hours per week.  This job posting is open continuous and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive priority consideration. 



We are known regionally as having outstanding recreational programs and events. Learn more about the department at https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/2084/Parks-Recreation

• Design, produce, and finalize seasonal Parks & Recreation & Activity Center catalogs using Canva and other approved design software.
• Design and produce marketing materials including flyers, brochures, posters, banners, digital graphics, signage, and other promotional documents for recreation programs, events, and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a cohesive branding program for the Recreation Division to ensure consistent visual identity across all print and digital communications.
• Assist in creating engaging content for the Recreation Division's social media platforms, including graphics for social media posts, and promotional materials that align with departmental branding and communication goals.
• Coordinate with Recreation staff to gather information, establish project priorities, and ensure marketing materials are accurate, timely, and effective.
• Maintain organized project files, design assets, and marketing records.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and other documentation as requested.
• Perform assigned duties accurately, efficiently, and within established deadlines.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with supervisors, department staff, other City employees, community partners, and the public.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of graphic design principles, typography, color theory, branding, and visual communication.
• Proficiency with Canva; experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing creative, accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required. Coursework or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in graphic design, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Experience creating both print and digital marketing materials.
• Or, a combination of education, experience, and training that indicates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position listed above.

Special Qualifications:
The successful candidate must comply with a background check required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act,RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.840.

This position is primarily performed remotely in an office setting and requires the ability to work independently while maintaining regular communication with supervisors and Recreation Division staff through email, phone, virtual meetings, and other communication platforms. The incumbent must be available during established work hours and responsive to departmental needs. Occasional in-person attendance is required for staff meetings, project planning sessions, training, or other departmental activities at the Puyallup Recreation Center or other City facilities. Constant Demands: Hearing, seeing, talking. Frequent Demands: Sitting, repetitive hand and arm motion, fine finger manipulation. Work requires regular use of a computer and standard office software to complete assigned duties. 

SELECTION PROCESS
Only applications that include the response to the Supplemental Questionnaire will be accepted. Those applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City's current needs will be contacted for interviews. The appointing authority may conduct second interviews.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Essential Functions – The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.
Hours of Work – This is a part-time position, working up to 17 hours per week. The work schedule will be finalized after input from the successful candidate. 
Union Affiliation – This is a non-represented position.
Temporary and Non-Benefit Employment - Employees may be hired to fill various temporary and non-benefit positions within the City as approved in the current budget. The positions are not eligible for city benefits. They are eligible for Washington State sick leave. Temporary and non-benefit employees may be terminated at any time for any reason without recourse.
Equal Employment Opportunity – The City of Puyallup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.  
Background - The City of Puyallup will need to obtain the proper background and criminal history information pursuant to RCW 43.43.830/832 for positions where the employee will or may have unsupervised access to children, developmentally delayed persons or vulnerable adults.
Disability – In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in the context of an applicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation. Accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment will be made upon request with reasonable notice. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information. The physical demands described in this job announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Notification – Following submission of application, an email acknowledgment receipt of application is given. Persons selected for an interview and/or testing will be notified by email or telephone, normally within 15 working days following the closing date on the job announcement.
Not Selected – No formal notification is usually sent by the City to applicants not selected for an interview or test. Should the same or another position open for which the applicant wishes to apply, he/she must submit another application form and the supplemental questionnaire for the new opening.
Identification – Applicants who are offered employment with the City are required to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States within three days of date of hire, as required by the 1986 Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act. A list of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work will be provided to those who are offered employment. 
Drug-Free Workplace –The City of Puyallup is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
Note - The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisioncontained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.