Job Description

Title: Communications Marketing & Design Specialist
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Duration: 9 Months
PR: $31-$36.56/hr

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Design UI and UX strategies based on our target goals.
• Create and maintain digital assets such as interface design files, wireframes, and interactive mockups.
• Design, build, and maintain highly reusable JavaScript, HTML, and CSS code.
• Supports all divisions by managing the development and dissemination of human resources communications and other pertinent information to all internal and external staff;
• Develops, recommends, and implements communications strategies that effectively communicate agency\xe2\x80\x99s initiatives, strategies and goals throughout the department and statewide;
• Develops and implements programs and processes that enable the agency to more effectively communicate agency messaging;
• Develops a system that ensures consistent collection and distribution of polices, programs, directories, forms, and reports;
• Develops recommendations for communications material;
• Writes, edits, and proofreads all departmental communications prior to distribution or oversees such activities;
• Directs and manages the publication of all department communications materials, including, but not limited to internet, intranet, and all employee communications;
• Responds to external complaints, inquiries and requests for information including Governor\xe2\x80\x99s correspondence;
• Partners with functional leadership in developing key messages and coordinating with external communications;
• Coordinates, integrates, and promotes internal communications best practices;
• Works with information technology to enhance effectiveness of CAS\xe2\x80\x99s CoE and internet sites.
• Work with a multi-discipline team to create new features and content.
• Project management experience

a Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree and 2+ years of experience, or
a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree and 3+ years of experience, or
an Associate\xe2\x80\x99s Degree and 5+ years of experience, or
at least 7+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

• 5+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as a front-end developer.
• 5+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as a UI/UX designer.
• A portfolio that demonstrates both JavaScript proficiency and understanding of SOLID design principles
• A portfolio that demonstrates both JavaScript proficiency and understanding of SOLID design principles (plugins, node packages, etc.).
• Expert knowledge of CSS, CSS extension languages (Less, Sass), and CSS preprocessor tools.
• Expert knowledge of HTML5 and its best practices.
• Proficiency in designing interfaces and building clickable prototypes.
• A history of deconstructing user behavior to create an improved experience for users, showcased in the form of blog posts, articles, screencasts, etc.
• Proficiency using Git version control
• Extensive knowledge of journalism, communications, marketing, web applications or public relations;
• Familiarity with desktop publishing;
• Advanced knowledge of web development;
• Strong writing, editing, and proof-reading skills;
• Thorough knowledge of agency\xe2\x80\x99s policies and procedures;
• Strong presentation skills;
• Extensive knowledge of agency functions, and the ability to incorporate and administer communications programs adhering to missions and goals of the agency;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, able to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels;
• Strong organizational skills, meticulous, and effective at public speaking and moderating large groups;
• Recognizes or uses correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience ;
• Makes sound, well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions;
• Ability to identify problems; determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations;
• Ability to work with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations;
• Ability to plan, distribute, coordinate, and monitor work assignments, evaluate work performance, provide feedback on performance, ensure staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed;
• Ability to develop and implement new policies and procedures and discern any far-reaching implications.

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