Graphic Communications Specialist - Strategic Communications

Graphic Communications Specialist
- Strategic Communications

Mesa USD 4 Strategic Communications
- Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5799767
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
• Posted: Yesterday
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Full-time (40 hours per week)

• Base Hourly: $21.01
• Class/Calendar: B22,12 months
• Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
• Performance Pay: Available annually
• New Hire
  
  Experience:
  
  1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to ten‑year maximum
• New Hire
  
  Education:
  
  1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

To design and oversee the visual identity of Mesa Public Schools’ brand; to strengthen the brand through thoughtful growth and expansion; to maintain brand standards within the organization; to develop and design effective and aesthetically pleasing communications materials for a variety of media; to develop and review materials for content and clarity.

Portfolio of work is required for interview consideration.

• Grow the district brand identity through design innovations
• Establish and maintain organizational design standards
• Design, format and accurately proofread work; provide final product in appropriate format(s)
• Work with site- and district-based personnel to understand needs, recommend strategies, and deliver concepts and final products that convey the appropriate messages within brand standards
• Work cooperatively with schools, department and district personnel to effectively and efficiently complete projects
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Organize and maintain department image and graphic files
• Organize and maintain project file database and hard copy portfolio files
• Assist with special events and cover field assignments as needed
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

• Demonstrated experience in designing cohesive, multi-faceted marketing campaigns
• Expertise in graphic design and layout, with the ability to design multi-color work merging text and graphics for print and Web

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications or related field
• Commercial experience preferred; photography expertise welcomed; general marketing a plus

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to create, design and produce charts, graphs, artwork and simple illustrations; knowledge of online resources such as Adobe Color and Canva
• Working knowledge of print and online production requirements
• Excellent vocabulary, grammar and spelling skills; ability to write clear, concise and effective copy
• Ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines with accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel at all levels and general public
• Computer proficiency with graphic manipulation software including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, etc. required

• Most of the work is done in an office within the school…