Desktop Publishing Specialist

Desktop Publishing Specialist

Office Systems | Tallahassee, FL

Minimum starting salary $35,464.51 with an excellent benefits package including employer paid pension contribution | Employees of The Florida Bar are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Summary function:
Designs and produces materials for Bar staff needs.

Required minimum education:

High School Diploma (or its equivalency).

Required minimum professional work experience:
Three (3) years of graphic design and desktop publishing experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and prepare digital and print-ready materials for various Bar departments (newsletters, brochures, CLE brochures and News ads, pamphlets, flyers, signs, materials for meetings, etc.).
• Design and prepare materials for Meetings Department (Annual Convention and Midyear Meeting).
• Coordinate, track and schedule materials needed for preparation of layouts. Choose appropriate fonts and illustrations, consult with other staff and some outside people (editors) regarding designs and layout.
• Edit layouts; design web graphics as needed
• Process pre-existing form letters for various departments throughout the Bar, via MS Word.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro)
• Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Principles of graphic design
• Working knowledge of MS Word

Skills:

• Desktop publishing
• Design
• Typography
• Professional office equipment (e.g., multiple printers, scanner, etc.)

Abilities:

• Prioritize, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to meet multiple, often overlapping deadlines
• Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe
• Establish and maintain a professional, courteous and effective working relationship with coworkers and other staff
• Demonstrate initiative in group and individual projects
• Tactfully handle multiple requests for change on individual projects
• Manage stressful situations
• Function well under pressure and as a part of a team
• Consistently provide a service-oriented demeanor

Please notify HR, in advance, if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the employment process.

EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled. Non-Exempt position.

This position is in an in-office position, located in Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position.