Join Our Team

Why you’ll love working here //

Each day is an opportunity to help others and make a difference in your community.
You will be a part of a mission driven, team-based organization that is committed to:

Empowering You

Empowering growth through training, enrichment, and leadership opportunities

Cultivating joy

Cultivating joy and
celebrating one another

Putting People First

Working together to elevate each other

Inspiring innovation

Disrupting the status quo to envision
and create our future

Building Connected RElationships

Fostering partnerships through meaningful sincere interactions

Igniting action

Being a catalyst for change

How to Apply //

Applications are accepted online only: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty 

If you need an accommodation at any time during the recruitment or hiring process, please inform Brown County Human Resources of your need. The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County is an equal opportunity employer working under an affirmative action plan. 

Design Specialist

Full-Time
Wage: $22.50/hr
Submission Deadline: Sunday, November 10, 2024

Your Impact //

  • Transform complex ideas into captivating graphics that showcase our customers’ journeys and the real impact of our programs.
  • Craft eye-catching designs that spark action, build connections, promote inclusion, and engage our vibrant community.
  • Contribute to initiatives that boost community awareness and rally support for our cause.
  • Collaborate on the development and maintenance of our brand identity, ensuring our presence is consistent and memorable across all platforms and materials.

If you need an accommodation at any time during the recruitment or hiring process, please inform Brown County Human Resources of your need. The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County is an equal opportunity employer working under an affirmative action plan.

Full-Time
Wage: $22.50/hr

Responsible for the graphic design elements that support ADRC brand and provides accessible images and language for all audiences. Supports and implements the social media, public relations, communication, and marketing activities of the agency.

Marketing and Design

  • Create and design various materials for print and digital platforms including magazine, brochures, flyers, presentations, print ads, digital ads, social media, videos, and more.
  • Create and update content for monthly ADRC magazine including sourcing content from internal and external sources and uploading to vendor portal.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions.  
  • Support and implement agency communication strategy to promote and publicize agency news, activities and successes through all communication platforms including media outlets, print, web, video, social media, and outreach. 
  • Construct monthly social media content calendar including content creation, copy, design, and scheduling.
  • Design, update, and send monthly e-newsletters to targeted groups.
  • Supports ADRC website, including design, functionality, accuracy, effectiveness, and usefulness for ADRC audiences.  
  • Provides content creation support with photography, video filming, editing and/or digital design.
  • Assures agency information and materials are available and accessible for special needs populations the agency serves. 
  • Support and work with team to evaluate results of communication campaigns. 
  • Provide support to staff as needed, related to the use of communication platforms. 

    General

    • Participates in the work setting as a team player.
      Attends and participates in staff development programs, including in-service training and staff meetings. 
    • Complies with applicable federal and state laws, administrative rules, established agency procedures and accepted professional standards. 
    • Advocates for issues that impact seniors and/or adults with disabilities; represents their concerns within the community; informs consumers of programs and legislative issues that affect them.
    • Has a “Duty to Report” during a community emergency/disaster according to the ADRC Emergency Preparedness Plan.
    • Adheres to privacy and confidentiality policies regarding consumer and/or personnel information.
    • Performs other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

    Education and Experience:

    • Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communication or similar field; and/or 2 years of experience in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully meet the responsibilities of the position.  

    Licenses and Certifications:

    • Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and a satisfactory motor vehicle record, preferred
    • CPR/AED Certification. preferred

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Exceptional knowledge of design principles and practices, marketing, and promotion.
    • Advanced in desktop publishing for graphic design and production particularly with Adobe Creative Suite applications including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. 
    • Advanced knowledge of web design and content production particularly with WordPress application. 
      Strong knowledge of social media platforms and their design requirements.
    • Strong photography and video editing skill. 
    • Knowledge of federal, state and county laws, regulations, requirements, and policy that impacts agency communications
    • Ability to adapt to emerging technologies.
    • Ability to organize and manage complex multifaceted projects. 
    • Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of types of persons and settings, both individually and in groups. 
    • Ability to understand and practice the confidential nature of the position.
    • Ability to deal with difficult situations in a respectful and tactful manner.
    • Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as irate individuals, violence and/or crisis may cause discomfort and poses a limited risk of injury. 

    Our Vision

    All people are valued, celebrated, and connected to a life of possibilities.

    Our Mission

    Empower and enrich the lives of older adults, adults with disabilities and their caregivers.

    Our Values

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    We Put People First

    Every Story Matters. We work to elevate each other.

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    Cultivate Joy

    We live our passion and share gratitude in everything we do.
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    Build Connected Relationships

    We foster partnerships through meaningful sincere interactions, together we are stronger.
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    Inspire Innovation

    We disrupt the status quo to envision and create our future.

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    Ignite Action

    We drive change that we want to see in our community.
    We are the spark that lift people and ideas off the ground.
    We are a catalyst for change.