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National Grants Management Association

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Posted:
April 16, 2018
Location:
Sterling, VA
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Salary:
Open
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Categories:
Graphic Arts/Design, Information Technology and Web
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree

The National Grants Management Association (NGMA), a growing membership association based in Sterling, VA, has an immediate opening for a full-time, telecommuting (work from home), Website and Graphic Designer. This position reports to NGMA’s Executive Director but supports NGMA's Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and members.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently from a home office. Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

  • WEBSITE MAINTENANCE – Maintains, updates, and creates original graphics on NGMA's website through WordPress and a CMS (currently Abila netForum transitioning to MemberClicks) including monitoring regular backups, keeping WordPress plugins current, updating events and website information on a continuous basis. Must be able to upload and customize a WordPress theme.
  • EMAIL BLASTS – Creates email blasts as needed, including weekly blasts, special new blasts, event blasts/invites, confirmation notices, etc. through HTML coding. 
  • SOCIAL MEDIA/WEBSITE - Provides updates and suggestions to enhance NGMA’s website. Manages and maintains NGMA’s social media pages including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other similar community social sites. Supports the stand-up of NGMA's member-only Social Community (NGMA Network), including posting of announcements, events, resources, and other information for members.
  • MARKETING MATERIALS – Designs and manages production of marketing materials as requested. This includes items such as brochures, banners, podium signs, and other signage as requested.
  • ANNUAL CONFERENCE SUPPORT - Designs and manages the production of NGMA's Annual Conference Program, PowerPoint presentation template, awards, invitations, etc. Onsite attendance at NGMA's Annual Training in Arlington, VA the full week after Easter 2019 and 2020 is required.
  • Assists with other projects as assigned.

Candidate will preferably live and be able to work from a home office in the DC/VA/MD area.  NGMA's Executive Director works in Sterling, VA.

Candidates will possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Three to five years experience working as a website and graphic designer in a membership association.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently on a variety of concurrent tasks from a home office.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in WordPress, Abila Netforum, MemberClicks, HTML, CSS, SSL, Adobe Creative Suite (Primarily Illustrator and InDesign), Microsoft Office including Word and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge and understanding of social media such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
  • Experience with membership software, preferably MemberClicks.

NGMA is currently in a data transition including the moving of our website from WordPress and Abila to MemberClicks platform.  The Web Design and Graphic Designer has the flexibility to work full-time from a home office, with normal business hours. Ability to travel to Sterling, VA preferred.

Please send a brief cover letter, resume, and website/graphic/brochure samples (including links to websites you have independently designed, samples of graphics you have independently created, samples of brochures and blasts you have independently created, etc.) to NGMA's Executive Director, Shelly Slebrch at shelly@ngma.org with Web and Graphic Designer in the subject line.

NOTES:
Telecommuting is allowed.

Additional Salary Information: NOTE: Benefits currently limited to four weeks PTO. Healthcare and retirement currently not offered (hopefully soon).
About National Grants Management Association
NGMA is recognized throughout the grants management industry as THE membership association leader providing training, tools, and resources, assisting grants professionals in maintaining high levels of competency and establishing standards of excellence within the grants industry. NGMA provides comprehensive full lifecycle grants management training, professional certification, continuing professional education, resources and forums for networking. NGMA serves all levels of government (federal, state, local, tribal), nonprofit organizations, foundations, higher education, and affiliated private sector organizations. Collectively, NGMA members are responsible for managing billions of dollars in grants.
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