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Location:
400 Lafayette Road - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060
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Job Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA
POSITION: Graphic Designer and Finance Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
WORK SCHEDULE: As Assigned
STATUS: Part-time
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
HOURLY RATE: $26.9583 per hour
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required Hamilton County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would present an undue hardship.
Incumbent serves as Part-time Graphic Designer and Finance Assistant for the Parks and Recreation Department, responsible for assisting in graphic design and finance.
DUTIES:
Works with Parks Department Managers to create graphic designs and finance material and reports for the Parks Department, website, printed materials, cloud-based platforms, outreach, education and departmental operations.
Assists with updating online and print marketing materials for Parks Department.
Assists with departmental financial functions and related administrative support.
Maintains current online community calendars and adds new information periodically.
Assists with park programs and events as needed.
Performs related duties as assigned.
I. JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Associate or bachelor's degree in graphic design or website design or financial related field preferred.
Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and ability to prepare correspondence, and reports.
Working knowledge of standard principles and practices of public communications, and ability to prepare and present a variety of promotional and informational materials and plan and public speaking presentations.
Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Excel, as well as proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite applications including Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat.
Knowledge of and ability to create both printed and online marketing materials.
Ability to properly operate various office equipment, such as computer, printer, slide projector, camera, and telephone.
Basic knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, with the ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations, maintain organized records, and assist with preparing routine documents and reports.
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, other County departments, community organizations, graphics designers, printers, photographers, volunteers, park patrons and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.
Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.
Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate or hostile persons.
Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written and oral instructions, present findings in oral or written form.
Ability to provide public access to, or maintain confidentiality of, department information and records according to State requirements.
Shall comply with all employer and department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to occasionally work extended, weekend and/or evening hours.
Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.
Employees in this position may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials as part of their duties. To protect employee safety and reduce liability to Hamilton County, the Hepatitis B vaccination series will be made available at no cost through the Hamilton County Health Department in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i). Employees who have previously completed the vaccination series must submit official documentation, including administration dates, to their supervisor. A Temporary Medical Declination form may be completed to delay vaccination for up to six (6) months; the form must outline the medical justification and be forwarded to the Legal Department - GRC Division. Employees who temporarily decline vaccination are prohibited from performing any duties that may expose them to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials until they begin or resume the vaccination series. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
II. RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent performs standard, recurring duties according to department policies and procedures. Incumbent receives indirect or occasional supervision, with priorities determined by supervisor, service needs of the public and seasonal deadlines. Errors in incumbent's work are usually detected and prevented through prior instructions from supervisor and are readily detected through supervisory review. Undetected errors may result in loss of time for correction and/or inconvenience to the department or the public.
III. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
Incumbent communicates with co-workers, other County departments, community organizations, graphics designers, printers, photographers, volunteers, park patrons, and the public for purposes of providing information and rendering service.
Incumbent reports directly to Deputy Director.
IV. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Incumbent performs duties in a standard office environment involving sitting/walking at will, sitting/standing/walking for long periods, keyboarding, driving, close/far vision, speaking clearly, hearing sounds/communication, depth/color perception, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds, crouching/ kneeling, handling/grasping/fingering objects,
Incumbent is occasionally required to work extended and/or evening hours.
APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The job description for the position of Part-time Graphic Designer and Finance Assistant for the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.
Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.