Creative & Events SpecialistCenter for Gender & Refugee StudiesClassification:Class Code 2030 / Level 2 / Non- Exempt / Full-Time / Contract / Benefited / Non-Represented
Anticipated hiring range: $79,000-$84,000 Annually (commensurate with experience)
Location: Hybrid/Onsite in San Francisco, California (3 days in office)
THE ROLE and responsibilitiesCGRS seeks a highly motivated individual ready to serve as our in-house creative lead and events manager, responsible for managing a portfolio of creative, events, and People & Culture activities that support CGRS's organizational goals and community engagement. This role is responsible for maintaining and implementing the organization's visual identity across web and print and coordinating the planning and execution of CGRS's internal and external events. They provide critical People & Culture support to contribute to a healthy and sustainable team culture. The person in this role must have strong graphic design skills, hands-on event production experience, excellent project-management and organizational skills, and a commitment to refugee rights.
Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
Graphic Design & Creative Production:- Manage CGRS's visual communications, producing materials for fundraising appeals, event collateral, annual reports, social media, and advocacy campaigns across web and print;
- Develop and maintain organization-wide brand and style guidelines so all outward-facing materials look consistent and professional;
- Build and maintain reusable design templates that other staff can use for routine needs;
- Manage CGRS's digital asset library, including staff and event photography, ensuring materials are organized, rights-cleared, and easy for the team to find and reuse;
- Produce short-form video or motion graphics content for social media and event promotion.
Events Management:- Manage the planning and logistics for fundraising events, coordinating vendors, volunteers, and timelines from concept through day-of logistics and post-event wrap-up;
- Support event budgets and vendor contracts in partnership with the Development & Operations Team;
- Design and produce all event collateral - invitations, newsletter graphics, programs, signage, and sponsorship or donor recognition materials;
- Manage event registration platforms, guest lists, and attendee communications;
- Recruit, brief, and coordinate event-day volunteers and staff assignments;
- Support CGRS Development Manager on donor cultivation touchpoints where design or event experience is the priority.
People & Culture:- Bring event-planning skillset to internal team culture by planning and executing wellness programming for CGRS staff aimed at supporting staff well-being, burnout prevention, and organizational resilience; organize events ranging from trainings with mental health experts to morale-boosting team activities to meet organizational resilience goals;
- Coordinate CGRS diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by coordinating DEI Committee, scheduling meetings and other activities, seeking outside learning, and bringing information and ideas back to the full CGRS team;
- Manage staff-wide communications related to People & Culture and events;
- Provide administrative and project support to CGRS Deputy Director by bringing in wellness and DEI expertise and experience.
REQUIREMENTSEducation and Experience- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- At least five years of non-profit work experience.
- Valid work authorization in The U.S.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Excellent visual communication skills and experience using established branding and organizational voice with demonstrated portfolio of work for nonprofits
- Ability to collaborate with programmatic staff to transform substantive content into visual designs
- Proficiency in Adobe graphic design and video-editing software, including Illustrator, InDesign, and PremierePro
- Experience organizing small- to large-scale fundraising events with demonstrated ability to establish priorities, negotiate with vendors, research venues, and liaising with law school departments and facilities as needed
- A multi-tasker with the ability to work under pressure and manage concurrent deadlines;
- Effective organization, time, and project management skills with a nimbleness to shift between projects as needs evolve;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders;
- Attention to detail.
- High level of productivity.
- Demonstrated commitment to refugee, human rights, and social justice issues.
BENEFITS Health and Welfare Benefits- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Employee Assistance Program
For Your Financial Future- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
- University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
For Your Work/Life Balance- Fifteen paid holidays per year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Commuter Benefits Program
THE HIRING PROCESSPlease note: This position has been designated as "sensitive" and requires a pre-employment background check. 
