At TPL, we're a team of outdoor advocates who believe in connecting everyone to the outdoors. As an ethos, we believe access to the outdoors is a fundamental human need and essential to our health and well-being. ​We're committed to creating more places that bring us outside—parks, trails, playgrounds, and public lands—and making them available and welcoming to everyone, everywhere, regardless of ZIP code. We also understand that land has meaning; it tells the story of our history. That's why, through our Black History and Culture initiative, we're working to preserve sites that more fully represent the Black American experience; and we're an ally and partner to Tribal and Indigenous communities, working in partnership to reconnect them with their ancestral lands.

One hundred million people, including 28 million children, don't have nearby access to a park within ten minutes of their home. We're determined to change this outdoor equity gap–and as a result, nine million people and counting now have access because of our work. We have miles to go and a plan to get there. We're inclusive change-makers who believe in connecting everyone to the outdoors. We inspire by paving the way forward and strengthening our connection to nature. Join us! 

Position Summary:

As a Graphic Designer at Trust for Public Land, you will play a key role in designing compelling and impactful visual materials that promote our mission. In this position, you will primarily focus on print design projects, such as invitations, brochures, and signage, as well as digital design tasks, including social media graphics and email banners. A basic understanding of video editing for social media and other marketing channels is also a plus. You will collaborate closely with the marketing and communications team to ensure that all materials produced align with our brand and effectively engage our supporters.

Essential Functions:

• Print Design: Design and produce print materials, including invitations, signage, brochures, advertisements, reports, and event collateral that support the organization’s campaigns and initiatives.
• Digital Design: Create visually engaging graphics for social media, website banners, and digital ads that promote our programs and campaigns across various platforms.
• Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations: Design and format PowerPoint presentations, ensuring they are visually cohesive, on-brand, and effective in communicating key messages for internal and external stakeholders.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure all design work adheres to Trust for Public Land’s brand guidelines, maintaining a consistent visual identity across all channels and materials.
• Collaborative Work: Work closely with creative director, senior designer, marketing, and communications staff to translate messaging and ideas into visually compelling designs.
• File Preparation: Prepare and organize print-ready files for production, ensuring high-quality outputs for print vendors.
• Creative Support: Assist with additional design needs, including ad-hoc requests for internal and external communications, presentations, and event materials.
• Basic Video Editing: Support the marketing team with basic video editing for social media, some internal use, and marketing channels, including trimming footage, adding text overlays, and exporting videos for distribution.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field or 2-3 years of equivalent work experience
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong design skills and creativity, with a focus on print and digital design projects.
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and familiarity with design software such as Canva.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and experience designing for digital formats (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
• Basic understanding of video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects) and an interest in developing video editing skills for social media content and other marketing channels.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• Passion for Trust for Public Land’s mission and an interest in land conservation.

Compensation:
Trust for Public Land is a hybrid work environment, and this role will ideally be located near a Trust for Public Land office. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for the Trust for Public Land’s comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and sick pay plus holidays, a year end office closure, and a 403(b)-retirement plan, currently with up to a 7% company match. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience; the anticipated hiring range for this position is $65,000-75,000

Trust for Public Land’s active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community. As the organization actively works to eliminate racial and other disparities it welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply.


 

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