Web Designer

If you’re passionate about positively impacting children by providing life-changing access to educational resources and technology to all learners – inner-city, rural, low-income, SPED, Dual-Language Leaners, and more – then we want to discuss this opening with you.

Waterford.org is a nonprofit education partner that has a mission to blend the best aspects of learning science, mentoring relationships, and innovative technologies to form community, school, and home programs that deliver excellence and equity for all learners.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Our Marketing team seeks an enthusiastic, results-oriented design professional to help design and layout web material, digital collateral, and graphics, as well as some print materials. The desired candidate has a passion for education, brings a winning attitude, focused work ethic, and a desire to work with a dynamic and fast-paced team.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Marketing team to develop concepts and mockups

• Perform concepting and design work both independently and as part of a team

• Help design and conceptualize website design and optimization

• Create and prepare the design of graphic artwork for print and digital collateral, such as brochures, posters, white papers, flyers, and invitations

• Develop creative design solutions in support of marketing communications plans for maximum and appropriate impact

• Work to ensure consistent and correct branding standards across all media

• Collaborate with Marketing team to uphold creative standards and brand image in the execution of all projects

SKILLS & EDUCATION REQUIRED

•  Advanced user of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

•  Experience with web design and responsive imagery

•  Strong layout skills and print production working experience

•  Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple assignments in an organized fashion

•  Meet timelines and deadlines required in achieving business objectives

•  Experience with WordPress and Elementor is a plus, but not required

•  A willingness to learn new tools

PREFERRED SKILLS

• HTML

•  CSS

•  Wireframing tools

•  Balsamiq

•  JQuery

•  JavaScript

•  Enterprise Content Management Systems

•  Visual Studio

•  Flash

•  Exhibits good interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with team members

•  Works in a professional and positive manner as a team member, team/project leader, and program representative

•  Self-motivated, shows confidence and initiative in going beyond what is required in Primary Job Responsibilities

•  Conducts business with the utmost integrity and honesty, regardless of the ramifications

Early Education Advocate – Waterford UPSTART

Job Description

If you are interested in working for a non-profit organization whose mission is “to enable every child with the finest education possible by providing high-quality educational models, programs, and software,” we would like the opportunity to meet with you and discuss the possibility of you joining the Waterford team.

Join our staff and become involved in Waterford UPSTART. This in-home kindergarten readiness program is looking for individuals who are passionate about early education and helping parents prepare their children for kindergarten.

As an Early Education Advocate, you will have your own families and children for which you will be responsible.

Some of these responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Creating a supportive relationship with your assigned families from enrollment to graduation
• Staying in communication on a weekly basis with your designated families to answer questions and offer motivational tips to encourage the child’s software usage and inspire parents to become a champion of their child’s kindergarten success
• Managing software usage and family profiles using an online management system, training will be provided
• Receiving incoming phone calls regarding program information, usage and software

Skills and Education Required:

• Ability to communicate, motivate and respond with empathy to a diverse group of parents
• Ability to gain trust, nourish relationships, listen attentively and articulate clearly your intended message
• Problem-solving skills, organizational skills, effective time-management skills, and the ability to take ownership of any situation
• Goal oriented
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Great work ethic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (e.g. telephone, e-mail)
• Ability to learn new processes and technical troubleshooting skills quickly
•Type at least 40 WPM

Basic experience with Microsoft Excel and Word and Internet functionality

Benefits

• EMPLOYER paid medical insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement 5% match
• Vacation, sick, Ferris Bueller days
• Life and disability insurances
• Supplemental Critical Care and Accident insurance
• Employee Assistant Plan

Preferred Skills

• Early education or call center experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) helpful, but not required
• Technical writing skills a plus

Starting Rate: $14 raised to $15 after 90 days and meeting requirements

For information or to apply, please email your resume to Alicia Igneri – aliciaigneri@waterford.org