POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Graphic Designer I

OPEN: September 16, 2015

LOCATION: Washington, DC

CLOSE: When filled

CONTACT: Loretta Rodriguez

SALARY: Commensurate with

experience

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SUMMARY
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy
organization in the United Statesworks to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through
its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations, NCLR reaches millions of
Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. To achieve its mission,
NCLR conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino perspective in five
key areasassets/investments, civil rights/immigration, education, employment and economic status,
and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its Affiliates who work at the state
and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families.
Founded in 1968, NCLR is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization headquartered in
Washington, DC, serving all Hispanic subgroups in all regions of the country. It has state and regional
offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, and San Antonio.
BACKGROUND
NCLR is seeking a Graphic Designer I to execute projects in all phases (design, layout, editing,
typesetting, and print management). The Graphic Designer will also organize requests and present
estimates for printing, process all printing order requests related to assigned projects, and track,
acknowledge, and follow up on most ongoing electronic and print publications. This position reports
to the Deputy Vice President of IME
RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborates with the Graphics Team in the design layout, typesetting, and editing of reports,
papers, brochures, and all collateral pieces for all components and keeps Director informed of
progress in main stages of the process
Designs major reports, training manuals, newsletters and their special editions, collaboration
briefs, legislative updates, invitations, flyers, and brochures

Designs and coordinates signage requests for events, reports sign count, and tracks delivery
locations
Coordinates requests and presents estimates for printing for assigned projects from at least
three printers according to the publication type (digital or conventional)
Presents all blue lines to the Director before submitting to requester for final approval

Competencies
Customer Service
o Responds to requests for service and assistance
o Meets commitments
Oral Communication
o Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
o Listens and gets clarification
Written Communication
o Writes clearly and informatively
o Edits work for spelling and grammar
o Varies writing style to meet needs
o Able to read and interpret written information
Dependability
o Follows instructions
o Responds to management direction
o Takes responsibility for own actions
o Keeps commitments
o Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
Ethics
o Treats people with respect
o Works ethically and with integrity
o Upholds organizational values
Interpersonal skillsmaintains confidentiality
Teamworkbalances team and individual responsibilities
Organizational supportfollows policies and procedures to support organizations goals and
values
Planning and organizingprioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently
Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree (BA) or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school; or six
months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience
Careful use of corporate/institutional logos and colors
Able to work with printers under tight printing deadlines
Have working knowledge of NCLR style, how logos are used, and where they should be
positioned on NCLR products
Able to maintain control of a variety of projects and deadlines that may occur simultaneously
Able to prepare and create documents with ease and accuracy

Able to visualize and conceptualize ideas and suggestions given by the individuals requesting
design ideas
Knowledge of how to work with printing facilities and a strong grasp of the technical language
used during the process of preparing materials for print
Able to write routine reports and correspondence
Able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Able to interact in a bilingual (English/Spanish) atmosphere (preferred)
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,
and percentages
Able to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral,
or diagram form
Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Moderate to expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro,
QuarkXpress, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
Good telephone manner and communication skills
Professional attitude toward work, staff, and visitors
Working knowledge of office machines
Flexible; able and willing to work occasional overtime, and travel at least once a year
Able to accept and build on feedback
Interest in and commitment to Latino community

SEND COVER LETTER AND RSUM TO:

National Council of La Raza
Raul Yzaguirre Building
1126 16th Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Email: hrmail@nclr.org
No phone calls please!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without
regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political
affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education.