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Title: Student Graphic Designer
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Center for Civic Engagement

Job Summary

The Center for Civic Engagement is looking for a graphic design student worker to:

- Create and design a variety of communication, marketing, and promotional items for civic engagement opportunities, programming, and events.
- Create and design a variety of print and electronic graphics, including brochures, newsletters, posters, banners, advertisements, t-shirts, LCD screens, email templates, social media, etc.
- Assist with other unit projects as needed.
- Attend events and fairs as a representative of CCE, including tabling at fairs and open houses.
- Additionally, all student employees at CCE may be called upon periodically to help staff the CCE office and answer phones as needed.

Occasional in-person meetings, participation/work at events on campus, and/or staffing in the CCE office might be necessary as well.

Additional Information

The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) is a unique department with responsibilities that support the missions of the Division of Student Affairs and the Division of Academic Affairs. The department is responsible for enacting Illinois State’s commitment to civic engagement and fostering a culture that values and rewards civic engagement. This is accomplished through various programs and services with students, faculty, and staff and in partnership with Bloomington-Normal community organizations. CCE organizes work around civic engagement, including volunteering and service-learning, political engagement, and civic education.

Illinois State University recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. The Center for Civic Engagement seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism who can support the Center’s vision of a more just and equitable world. Candidates who have successfully collaborated with a diverse range of faculty/staff, students, and community partners and can contribute to a climate of inclusivity and equity are especially welcome. Black people, Indigenous peoples, People of Color, Persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, Veterans, and Women are encouraged to apply.

Our Vision: A more just and equitable world cultivated through the participation of all people in the co-creation of knowledge and collective action.

Our Mission: The Center for Civic Engagement connects students, faculty, staff, and alumni with local, national, and global communities through meaningful civic engagement to promote the lifelong learning and development of active community members.

CCE is comprised of 7 professional staff, 2 graduate assistants, and several student workers, interns, or fellows. While each staff member has specific responsibilities, the department operates as a team, and therefore, all staff are expected to support a variety of programs and services.

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.  More information can be found here.

Pay Rate

$15/hour

Required Qualifications

- Students in leadership positions within Alternative Breaks (executive board, trip leaders, etc.) are not eligible to apply.
- All student employees in the Center for Civic Engagement must have good academic and disciplinary standing to obtain employment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Graphic design experience and skills
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite design software (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Attention to detail
- Perform tasks promptly and professionally

Work Hours

7 hours per week, on average.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:

Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

August 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter & Graphic Design Portfolio/Sample of Work

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please email Resume and Graphic Design Portfolio/Sample of Work to jvillel@ilstu.edu when submitting your application.

Contact Information for Applicants

Henrique Villela
jvillel@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.