position title

“gimme shelter” (e-newsletter) Graphic Designer (unpaid volunteer position)

team

Communications

position purpose

This graphic designer position is dedicated to the design of foodwatershelter’s bi-monthly e-newsletter, “gimme shelter”. You will join the fws communications team and help tell the world about the organisation’s projects and achievements through our e-newsletter. You will be provided with copy, InDesign templates and a style guide so you can hit the ground running. 

responsibilities

• Receive copy from gimme shelter editor on a bi-monthly basis.
• Insert copy in a timely manner liaising with editor and photo editor as required.
• Adhere to the gimme shelter production schedule as written each year.
• Ensure availability during peak production and editing periods.
• Determine changes required or make suggestions surrounding design and liaise with editor concerning changes.

key performance indicators

• Design of 6 e-newsletters per year within scheduled deadlines.
• Work with gimme shelter editor and photo editor in ensuring all copy provided and photos are included into the design
• Work with comms manager in ensuring the e-newsletter is reflective of the organisation
• Showing a willingness to make suggestions around the design enhancement.

liaise with

• fws Gimme Shelter writer
• fws Gimme Shelter editor
• fws Communications Manager

report to

• fws Communications Manager

time

On average 2 hours per fortnight

term

A year’s commitment would be wonderful

location

From home

skills & requirements

• Experience in and own access to Adobe InDesign
• Team player and good communicator
• Good time management skills
• Generous spirit appreciated.

keen to help tell the world about fws?

Email us or complete our Volunteer Placement Form.