Job Description

Globally recognized wildlife conservation organization seeks a talented marketing professional craving meaningful work that impacts wildlife and wild places using words and actions to help our talented, passionate team change the trajectory of the animals, plants and people on our planet. Does this sound like you? Our Mission | Take and inspire action to sustain wildlife and wild places Our Values | Effective collaboration and communication, honesty and integrity, customer focus, safety, and conservation Take your Marketing career to another level by joining the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo as a Part-time Graphic Designer! The preferred candidate is a professional who will be focused on developing and executing corporate visual communications materials within a variety of media. This Part-time role is responsible for proofing materials for brand, design balance, overall look, and communication objective fulfillment. Additionally, the Graphic Designer prepares all artwork to a high standard of quality within the visual guidelines in the appropriate software and ensure all files, digital and print, are executed properly for suppliers and partners What will you do:

• Guide initial design concepts and ideas from the initial project phase through to successful completion of a project; including development / execution of all conceptual designs, branding, design details and sourcing of materials
• Create assets for digital communications
• Manage multiple internal business units & projects simultaneously to meet tight deadlines under minimal supervision in a team environment
• Exercise the use of excellent grammar, both verbal and written
• Utilize various social media channels
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients

What you will bring:

• Post Secondary education from a recognized graphic design program (degree or diploma)
• Minimum five years experience in the graphic design/digital industry in a non-profit, agency or corporate environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, all Microsoft office applications
• Five years experience of pre-press and production for four colour process printing and digital printing, large format printing and knowledge of print substrates
• Five years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in creating for digital properties including video, social media and website
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organization skills

Working Conditions:

• This position requires a long period of time at the computer
• Sitting for long periods of time

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff working at the zoo must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions. The zoo follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is a no smoking environment including vaping. What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
• Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit Program
• A fun, rewarding work environment and the opportunity to work in a park full of wild animals

Are you ready to be wilder by joining one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leaders in wildlife conservation? If this position suits your skills, experience, and personal attributes, we want to talk to you! Apply by doing the following:

• Watch this video about the conservation work being done at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DVBNXBhlCE&t=1s)
• Submit your resume with a cover letter via our online application system.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If this position is a fit for you, we encourage you to apply with a resume and cover letter no later than March 5, 2023 @ 4:00 p.m. MST. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo strives to cultivate a workplace in which everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. As a conservation organization, we respect and value the diversity of all life and come together as individuals and teammates to achieve the organization\xe2\x80\x99s mission and vision. We recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work to advance our culture to ensure diverse viewpoints are heard and everyone has an equitable chance to succeed and thrive. All applicants are thanked for their applications in advance and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Job Type: Part-time