Visual Education Associate / Part Time

Job Description

Austin Habitat for Humanity is the forward-thinking Affordable Homeownership provider in the Austin area.

Through faith in action, we engage the community in building homes, community, and hope. Collaborate with our volunteers and clients to help create a meaningful experience on our build sites and in our ReStores.

Join our service-oriented team to help build a better Austin.

AHFH MISSION

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Austin Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

VISION

A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

OUR CORE VALUES

Forward Thinking

Collaborative

Service Oriented

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Visual Education Associate with a keen interest in sustainability. This associate position offers a unique opportunity to work on projects that align with our commitment to mindful manufacturing practices. As a Visual Education Associate, you will collaborate with our communications team to create visually compelling educational materials that promote sustainable initiatives and extend the reach of the ReCreateIt project to the broader Austin community.

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS:

Adheres to Agency Policy and Procedures

Acts as a role model within and outside the Agency

Maintains a positive and respectful attitude and upholds organizational core values

Works in collaboration with supervisor and staff to implement organizational strategic goals

Demonstrates self-motivation, flexibility and efficient time management

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core Responsiblities:

Develop and design educational campaigns to promote understanding of our 3D printing manufacturing initiative to a wider audience.

Manage and create visually engaging content for social media platforms, ensuring consistent brand representation and audience engagement.

Translate technical research and design concepts into visually engaging and accessible content for public outreach.

Track and report on metrics to document project impact for federal award requirementsContent Creation

Create eye-catching social media graphics, infographics, and visual content that highlight the environmental and socioeconomic benefits of our manufacturing process.

Design infographics and visual materials that simplify and explain plastic recycling technology, making complex concepts easy to understand through clear and engaging visuals.

Design visually compelling presentation materials for community workshops and industry events, ensuring the content is both informative and visually impactful.Community Engagement

Assist with public workshops and demonstrations of our sustainable manufacturing system

Support relationships with local schools, community centers, and environmental organizations

Manage public inquiries about our federal research initiative and manufacturing processDigital Marketing

Assist in maintaining a project website with current information about research progress and manufacturing innovations

Implement SEO strategies to increase public awareness of plastic waste solutions

Manage social media accounts to build community engagement around sustainable manufacturingGrant Support

Assist with documentation of public outreach activities for federal research award reports

Track engagement metrics to demonstrate project impact and public education outcomes

Support grant compliance by ensuring all marketing materials properly acknowledge federal fundingMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1-2 years of experience in marketing, communications, or public education

Demonstrated writing and content creation skills

Experience with common social media platforms and basic digital marketing tools

Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and basic design tools

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Experience with sustainability initiatives, environmental education, or waste management

Knowledge of circular economy concepts

Graphic design skills and experience with Adobe Creative Suite

Community outreach experience

SEO and website management experience

Experience translating technical or scientific information for general audiences

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional lifting and carrying of marketing materials and display items (up to 25 pounds)

Travel to community events, workshops, and demonstration sites

Some weekend or evening availability required for community events

Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment

Ability to stand for extended periods during workshops and presentations

Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to prevailing weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to excessive.

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