Graphic Designer / Social Media Coordinator

Location: Bismarck, ND

Delta Waterfowl is The Duck Hunters Organization, a leading conservation group founded in 1911. We work to produce ducks through intensive management programs and conservation of breeding duck habitat. Delta conducts vital waterfowl research and promotes and protects the continuing tradition of waterfowl hunting in North America.

Our Mission
Delta uses science-based solutions to produce ducks, conserve prairie wetlands, and ensure the future of waterfowl hunting.

Our Vision
Abundant ducks and endless opportunities for all waterfowl hunters.

Delta’s international headquarters is located in Bismarck, North Dakota. Currently, our dedicated team consists of almost 100 employees, of which about half work within our headquarters office and the other half work remotely throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our organization has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years and this is expected to continue. This is an exciting time for Delta as we look to the future, and we are looking for talented and skilled individuals who have a passion to perform meaningful work to join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is primarily responsible for managing all social media channels for Delta Waterfowl’s social media platforms. This position will also administer Delta’s social media content across social media platforms, while managing Delta’s email platform.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Manage all social media channels. 
2. Create and execute social media campaigns. 
3. Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team for social media needs.
4. Research and evaluate content to be consistent with industry trends.
5. Assist with media creation and campaign design within the Delta brand guidelines.
6. Oversee Delta Waterfowl social media assets, forming the core of Delta’s online brand. 
7. Create a variety of media communications for marketing and graphic materials that align with Delta’s brand and objectives for websites, emails and printed projects.
8. Develop and design ideas that resonate with Delta Waterfowls audience. 
9. Collaborate with marketing and communications team to create strategies to grow subscriber base and web traffic.
10. Design multimedia materials.
11. Create and deliver engaging and memorable graphics.
12. Other job duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Associates degree in graphic design or communications, marketing, or other closely related field and at least one year of professional experience required.
2. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software (Photoshop, InDesign, Express, Illustrator).
3. Ability to apply knowledge of professional photography, layout, and graphic design, and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards.
4. Familiar with media sizes for printing and digital, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube and a basic understanding of Google Analytics/SEO.
5. Experience in creative design, proofreading, and editing photos and graphics.
6. Knowledge of educational and promotional print production. 
7. Must work well with the general public and in a team environment.
8. Ability to travel on occasion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and listen. The position requires dexterity in using a telephone, computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and other office equipment. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and navigate stairs. The employee must lift and move up to 40 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in an office environment as well as in the field (e.g., marsh, water, woods, etc.).  

EMPLOYEE ATTRIBUTES

Determined | We are fully committed to achieving our mission of producing ducks and securing the future of waterfowl hunting.
Experienced | We recognize the value our team brings in knowledge, skills, and abilities, and we embrace professional development opportunities to maximize our collective future potential.
Lively | We make sure enthusiasm and positive energy is present in everything we do.
Team Focused | We seek strong collaborative partnerships with others and recognize the value each person brings to achieve our collective goals. 
Accountable | We work hard to earn the trust of our donors, the public, and each other, and hold ourselves accountable to the highest professional standards.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Please submit the following documents to jobs@deltawaterfowl.org  together in one PDF.

• Cover letter
• Resume 
• Three professional references

Delta Waterfowl Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.