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Graphic Designer
Development Associate

Graphic Designer  

Kaufman Music Center is seeking a Graphic Designer who will play a critical role in shaping the organization’s visual identity across diverse platforms. Working as part of the marketing team, the designer will collaborate cross-functionally with various internal departments to deliver creative solutions that align with strategic goals. This position requires a strong ability to work within established brand guidelines while also bringing fresh, creative ideas to projects. The Graphic Designer will handle a wide variety of tasks, from creating digital assets and social media content to designing print collateral and environmental graphics. Additionally, they will be responsible for file organization, vendor management for print production, and ensuring that all deliverables meet high-quality standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and Branding:
    • Maintain and update brand guidelines for the organization and its divisions.
    • Create unique seasonal and event brand systems that adhere to institutional guidelines, utilizing knowledge of artistic design principles, such as color theory, layout and hierarchy, and visual storytelling.
    • Design and edit a variety of assets, including presentation decks, social media graphics, digital display ads, web graphics, environmental signage, infographics, and occasional video content.
    • Design seasonal print brochures and multi-page impact reports, utilizing knowledge of content organization, hierarchy, layout, and information graphic design.
    • Create and manage templated materials for email campaigns, presentations, and digital and web assets.
       
  • Print Production Management:
    • Oversee print production, including file preparation, vendor management, and ensuring adherence to print specifications (e.g., bleed, color, image resolution).
    • Coordinate with external print vendors to produce high-quality marketing and promotional materials.
    • Participate in proof review processes bringing a strong attention to visual detail.
       
  • Project Management:
    • Manage projects end-to-end, from initial brief to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
    • Organize and maintain a robust file management system for all design assets.
       
  • Cross-Platform Expertise:
    • Use Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and optionally After Effects and Premiere Pro.
    • Create designs within Microsoft Office tools like PowerPoint and Word.
    • Leverage tools like Canva for collaborative or templated projects.
       
  • Technical Skills:
    • Apply basic knowledge of HTML and web design principles when needed.
    • Maintain a strong understanding of layout, typography, color theory, and user experience across all formats.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in graphic design, with a portfolio showcasing a range of print and digital projects.
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
  • Working knowledge of video editing tools (After Effects, Premiere Pro) and web design tools.
  • Experience managing print production, including vendor coordination and specification adherence.
  • Proficiency in presentation tools (PowerPoint, Canva)
  • Strong organizational skills for file and project management.
  • Adaptability to switch seamlessly between digital, print, environmental, and multimedia design tasks.

Key Traits:

  • Multidisciplinary skill set with the ability to manage diverse design projects.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring consistent, high-quality results.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working across teams.
  • Passion for design and the ability to innovate while adhering to brand standards.

Required Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)
  • Print and Digital
  • Vector / Scalable Graphic Design
  • Brand and Identity Systems
  • Presentation Design
  • Template Design
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Print Production Knowledge
  • Project Management
  • Cross-functional Communication

Additional Preferred Skills

  • Video Editing and Visual Storytelling
  • HTML and Web Design knowledge
  • Motion Graphics
  • Digital / Vector Illustration
  • User Experience Design
  • Environmental Design
  • Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Airtable)
  • Interest in and/or knowledge of non-profit arts and culture

To Apply:  Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@kaufmanmusiccenter.org. Subject line should read:  Graphic Designer.  Please indicate in your cover letter how your experience matches the needs of the position.  No phone calls, please.  Applications will be kept confidential.  Kaufman Music Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $58,000 – $63,000 per year

Status: Full-time, Exempt

To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume including a link to your portfolio to jobs@kaufmanmusiccenter.org. Subject line should read: Graphic Desiger. Please indicate in your cover letter how your experience matches the needs of the position. No phone calls, please. Applications will be kept confidential. Kaufman Music Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Development Associate

Kaufman Music Center is seeking a Development Associate to join its Development Department. This position will report to the Director, Development and will be an important part of a high-performing development team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Individual Giving

  • Ensure adherence to the annual fund mailing calendar, working with the Development Operations Assistant on preparation of materials to ensure timely delivery to donors.
  • Coordinate with Marketing to prepare donor communications that align with Development calendar (e.g., web blasts to accompany regular mailings).
  • Prepare year-over-year lists to recapture lapsed donors and sustain previous year supporters while identifying areas for continued revenue growth.
  • Proofread donor acknowledgments prepared by Development Operations Assistant for accuracy and alert appropriate team members to required next steps and gift notifications.
  • Help support timely pledge collection from all individual giving funders.
  • Execute individual prospect research, including web and real estate research and wealth screenings, to capture new prospective supporters throughout the Center’s many communities.
  • Provide as-needed support to other team members to sustain the individual giving lifecycle via year-round research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Events

  • Provide internal support for the Center's Day of Musical Action and Gala: coordinate between teams, request and manage vendor quotes and invoices, and handle registrations and confirmation emails to all registrants/attendees, and complete other duties as assigned to ensure the events’ success.
  • Oversee registration and logistics for the NYC TCS Marathon program, including runner communications, fundraising minimums, vendor communications, and day-of coordination. Proactively provide updates to team.
  • Order food/beverages and serve as day-of point of contact for one-off cultivation and stewardship events throughout the season.
  • Provide as-needed support to other team members to ensure year-round event success.

Administration/Other

  • Handle overflow gift entry and acknowledgements as needed to ensure gift entry progresses on a weekly cadence.
  • Support institution-wide data hygiene by maintaining accurate gift entry and cultivation records in the Center's CRM, Tessitura.
  • Order materials to support annual fund mailings, events, and other items as needed to support the donor lifecycle.
  • Work with Development Operations Assistant to ensure all individuals are appropriately credited on institutional materials.
  • Assist Development Manager with providing timely and accurate information as requested for the annual audit.
  • Support additional writing and editorial projects (such as the Center’s annual Impact Report) as needed throughout the year.

Requirements: 

  • Impeccable attention to detail, follow-through, and organizational skills.
  • Strong writing and communication skills.
  • Positivity, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications and experience with data management (Tessitura experience preferred).
  • Experience working in a non-profit environment preferred.
  • Enthusiasm for Kaufman Music Center’s mission and an eagerness to connect supporters with its work.

The position is full-time in person, with occasional flexibility to work up to day per week remotely.

To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@kaufmanmusiccenter.org. Subject line should read: Development Associate. Please indicate in your cover letter how your experience matches the needs of the position. No phone calls, please. Applications will be kept confidential. Kaufman Music Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000

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