Visual Communications Specialist

  • 537310
  • PHOENIX
  • AUDITOR GENERAL
  • Full-time
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AUDITOR GENERAL

The Arizona Auditor General serves as an independent source of impartial information concerning State and local governmental entities and provides specific recommendations to improve the operations of those entities. We achieve our mission through the thoroughly specific research, audits, and investigations of our professional team members who educate stakeholders through our reports, alerts, and reviews. Since 1969, our office has continued to innovate, grow, and become one of the most highly regarded leaders in our field.

Join our team and make a positive difference in your community by promoting better government for all Arizona’s citizens. We look forward to working with you!

Visual Communications Specialist

Job Location:

Address:  2910 N. 44th St., Ste. 410
       Phoenix, AZ 85018

Posting Details:

YOU MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THIS POSITION.

Salary: $50,000 - $75,000 depending on experience 

What You'll Do:

YOU MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THIS POSITION.

  • Creatively combine branding, color theory, and typography to promote an Office-wide approach to report graphics, style, and design.
  • Create aesthetically pleasing images that accompany written text for external reports and internal projects based on relevant research or industry standards.
  • Collaborate with leadership and audit teams on visual solutions to communicate the right messaged based on organizational needs.
  • Give and receive professional, timely, and effective feedback on designs while providing suggestions for improvement and innovation.
What You'll Need:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 3 years’ relevant experience; a 4-year college degree counts as 2 years’ experience and a 2-year college degree counts as 1 year of job experience.
    Strong background in information design.
  • Experience in design theory, design techniques, tools, and principles with a portfolio highlighting various digital and print designs.
  • Strong knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Products (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Publisher) and; Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro). Most importantly, InDesign.
  • Professional interpersonal and communication skills for use will all levels of stakeholders.
  • Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and produce high-quality, accurate work in a timely manner.

 

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and sick leave with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Medical insurance, with the employer covering 90% of the premium cost.
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match of the 12% employee contribution and
additional deferred compensation options.
• Business casual dress.
• Flexible Monday through Friday work schedules and telecommuting options.
• Continuing education provided and paid for by the employer.
• Tuition assistance program for those who qualify.
• Clear path to advance your career.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance and optional short-term disability insurance.
• $15,000 life insurance policy and options to purchase additional coverage and supplemental
coverage for dependents.
• Optional flexible spending accounts.

Retirement:

Arizona State Retirement System

Contact Us:

Please apply directly on our website: https://www.azauditor.gov/current-openings. Applications are not shared with our agency from this job board. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Entringer at 602-553-9854 or recruiter@azauditor.gov for assistance.

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)

All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress.  Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.  
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements