Graphic Design Assistant; Co-op; Winter

Position: Graphic Design Assistant (Co-op) - Winter 2027
Position:
Graphic Design Assistant Co-op

Location:

Conestoga College – Doon Campus (work may occasionally be required or permitted at other locations or remotely)

Time Requirement: 35 hours per week (Some evenings and weekends may be required)

Reporting to:
Sr. Graphic Designer

Hourly Wage: $23.15

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Conestoga Students Incorporated ("CSI") was founded in 1973 and is the official student association representing more than 21,000 students at all Conestoga College campuses. All full-time fee-paying students are the owners and customers of CSI, and we are dedicated to serving the students to the best of our ability.

CSI’s mission is to enhance student satisfaction and success by providing a variety of student services at a cost justified by the results. To achieve this mission, we are working to ensure students have access to skills development.

Why Join Us?
CSI is a team of enthusiastic individuals ready to assist students in their academic and professional ventures. CSI is committed to supporting its team members every step of the way through active coaching, and opportunities to develop the necessary skills for all professional fields.

CSI’s student employees also have access to:

Competitive Wages

Paid Sick Days

Paid time off to observe culturally significant events

Discounts at our food services outlets

Employee engagement activities

For more information on what we do and the services we offer, please check out our website at:

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Graphic Design Assistant (Co-op) is responsible for creating, developing, and implementing advertising and promotional material that will be used for activities and events on all campuses. This position is also responsible for creating and updating signage and corporate branding. It is important that the Graphic Design Assistant (Co-op) works extremely closely with all departments to ensure that the CSI brand and company image are accurately represented.

In carrying out the duties of this position, a great deal of autonomy is exercised with final overview by the Marketing & Communications Coordinator. It is also important that the Graphic Design Assistant (Co-op) works extremely closely with the Marketing & Communications Coordinator to ensure that they are up to date on the basic overall operations of CSI’s promotional efforts.

In all activities, it is crucial that the Graphic Design Assistant (Co-op) recognizes that service to students is a top priority.

You will learn to:

Conceptualize and develop design solutions using principles of design and industry practices to create visual communications that meet the needs of the project.

Communicate branding, promotional material, and other information persuasively and accurately, in oral, written, graphic and interactive media formats.

Use effective interpersonal and collaboration skills to complete interdisciplinary projects that meet the requirements of all stakeholders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, produce, post, and distribute promotional print & digital materials for all CSI events and activities

Ensure that all CSI Bulletin Board materials are printed accurately and in a timely manner to ensure bulletin boards are up-to-date

Ensure monthly activity calendars are created and updated for all bulletin boards

Create advertisements and signage for CSI/CSSI services, ensuring all are up-to-date and accurate

Create social media graphics

Ensure all CSI branding, information, and promotional material follow branding regulations

Assist in ensuring the marketing and events goals and targets are met as outlined in the annual CSI marketing and events plan

Ensure advertisements are submitted to Conestoga College for advertising CSI on all media outlets

Assist in creation of front office and service area…