Job Title
Website Manager & Graphic Designer
Organization
Savage Society
Deadline
December 6, 2024
We will review applications as they are received
Status
Contract – Temporary 6 month contract, renewable based on organizational needs.
Average commitment: 7-8 hrs per month. However, work may fluctuate between 0 – 35hrs per month depending on priorities.
Compensation
$27 – 35 / hour dependent on experience
Anticipated Start Date
As soon as possible
Location
This is a Remote based position, with the ability to attend occasional events and meetings in person in the Lower Mainland
Please don’t be discouraged from applying if you do not possess the precise combination of all of the skills, attributes, qualifications and experience listed below.
To apply, please send a cover letter and résumé to info@savagesociety.ca by December 6, 2024, at the latest. Please put “Website Manager & Graphic Designer” in the Subject Line.Website Manager & Graphic Designer
Job Description
Organization Description
Savage Society tells Indigenous stories. Our focus is on developing artistic work that reflects Indigenous world views, sourcing traditional stories and cosmologies and our contemporary realities as Indigenous people for the creation of live public artistic events in both professional theatre venues and community settings. We value both autonomy and collaboration in our work.
Core company values
- Story Sovereignty: We create space for Indigenous individuals and communities to locate themselves in their stories and support them in telling those stories how they choose.
- Community Activation: Art is a powerful tool to amplify and empower community voices in ways that contribute to Indigenous self-determination and wellbeing.
- Cultural Embodiment: We ground our work in our Indigenous identities, practices, and living cultures.
- Interconnection: We support the creation of art that honors the connection between people, place, community, and all living things.
- Mentorship: We support artists and our community with deep care, respect, and intentionality.
The Job
Savage Society, an Indigenous-led arts organization, is accepting proposals from individuals or companies to provide website management, content creation and graphic design services. This role involves maintaining and updating our WordPress site and assisting with the creation of assets for content for social media and web projects. Be part of a dynamic, creative team passionate about Indigenous arts and storytelling, and contribute to meaningful projects that showcase our work and engage our community.
The Candidate
You believe in our mission and are committed to uplifting the voices of Indigenous people.
You are a creative and tech-savvy individual who thrives on crafting visually compelling content and maintaining seamless web experiences. Passionate about storytelling and design, you enjoy collaborating with teams to bring projects to life while taking ownership of your tasks. You value contributing to meaningful work that amplifies Indigenous arts and culture, and your adaptability allows you to balance independent projects with occasional in-person event support.
Self-identifying as Indigenous and/or having first-hand knowledge or experience living in and/or working with Indigenous communities will be considered an asset.
Key responsibilities include
- Maintain and update WordPress content
- Manage plugins and oversee website security
- Perform routine backups and troubleshooting with FullHost
- Update homepage video backgrounds (basic video editing skills are a plus)
- Develop social media and web graphics in collaboration with the Savage Society team
- Create engaging visual content (graphics, videos) that aligns with our projects and social media campaigns
- Implement quarterly content updates and manage occasional major revisions
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive content development across the website and social platforms
Qualifications
- Experience with WordPress
- Knowledge of web hosting, security, and plugin management
- Basic video editing skills for updating site visuals
- Ability to work independently and collaborate remotely
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva is an asset
- Portfolio or examples demonstrating your design abilities
- Knowledge of Indigenous communities, non-profits, or the arts/theatre sector is a plus
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a small team
- A commitment to Indigenous Cultural Safety
Assets
- Experience in the arts and/or not for Profit
- First-hand knowledge or experience living in and/or working with Indigenous communities
- experience with web-based software and services (e.g., Zoom, Dropbox, Google Suite)
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