Part Time KCCS Community Engagement and Design Specialist

Position Details:

We’re looking for a creative and community-minded individual to join our team as a Community Engagement and Design Specialist. This versatile role requires a blend of artistic skill, technical expertise, and a passion for connecting with our local community. You will play a key role in creating engaging social media content, designing unique t-shirts, and supporting community events. You'll also help with on-site tasks, such as running the register and managing inventory, including price stickers and apparel.

Responsibilities:

• Design and create eye-catching social media posts to enhance our brand’s online presence.
• Develop t-shirt and apparel designs that reflect our brand’s style and appeal to our community.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop, Illustrator) to execute high-quality designs.
• Manage and organize design files and workflows efficiently in Adobe Illustrator.
• Work with Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel to manage and track inventory, sales data, and other relevant metrics.
• Actively engage in community events, representing our brand and fostering relationships.
• Assist with retail operations, including cashier duties, customer service, and merchandising.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel.
• Passion for community engagement and willingness to participate in local events.
• Strong communication skills, both online and in person.
• A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to support various team needs.
• Self-Motivated and able to complete tasks with limited direction.

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• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

Salary Range & Fringe Benefits:

• The rate of pay is up to $12-$14 per hour depending on experience.
• Worker’s compensation
• Participation in the retirement program through Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gp

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

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