Graphic Designer and Social Media Specialist, Substitute-Hourly

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Position Information

Job Number CLA00617P Position Title Graphic Designer and Social Media Specialist, Substitute-Hourly Position Type Classified Substitute pool Percentage Employee Hourly Number of Months Assignment Not to exceed 60 days Starting Date As soon as possible Current Work Schedule

Monday- Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (days and hours subject to change depending on district needs).

Salary Range 35 Salary

$36.71/Hourly

Shift Differential FLSA Non-Exempt Location Main Campus Department Public Information, Marketing and Communications Open Date 10/09/2026 Closing Date 10/23/2026 Open Until Filled About Rio Hondo College

About Río Hondo College

Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths

Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College's 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students' success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function

Under the direction of an administrator or manager, conceptualizes and creates designs, concepts, and layouts, produces digital and photographic content for the College's website, print, digital, and social media channels to support the marketing, advertising, public relations programs, and community relations to ensure the College's community, regional, state, and national presence.

Representative Duties

1. Designs and creates visually appealing graphics and photographic content for use on all social media platforms while managing the College's social media channels with daily updates, frequent monitoring, and performance analytics. E

2. Designs, lays out, and prepares traditional and digital pre-press camera-ready artwork for offset printing; determines the color and techniques of final products. E

3. Plans, designs, and produces artwork and event collateral using a variety of modern techniques and media for such items as brochures, slides, print and electronic advertisements, social media posts, charts, graphs, flyers, and posters. E

4. Coordinates projects with both internal and external printers; creates final print-ready files to requested specifications such as crop marks, bleeds, 2-up, 4-up for marketing, outreach, and promotional materials. E

5. Photographs College events; maintains and archives a digital, graphic, and photo library. E

6. Applies computer graphics in the production of artwork including soft- and hardware management. E

7. Advises instructional and administrative personnel on various aspects of graphic arts projects which may include art media and timelines. E

8. Prepares photographs for print and display including mounting, laminating, retouch, size, crop, and scan. E

9. Creates signage, banners, and backdrops using various media, styles, and sizes, including setting up the backdrop. E

10. Enhances appearance of printed materials by determining formats, typeface, type size, and related design considerations in producing typeset material. E

11. Designs and develops department brand identities; creates original designs and artwork for promotional materials. E

12. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative responsibilities in support of the department's day-to-day activities and/or operations utilizing a variety of communication modalities including but not limited to answers and responds to phone calls, emails, text messages, and chat platforms; opens, screens, and distributes mail and correspondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion of requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance to standard office equipment. E

13. Performs other related duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment.
• California Education Code and Title V as it relates to the area of assignment.
• Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and District policies and practices pertinent to the area of responsibility.
• Graphic design, digital marketing, and social media management.
• Current designs and social media trends.
• Multimedia styles of communication and reporting including web-based presentation modes, and electronic interactions for a variety of audiences.
• Computer proficiencies in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), creative and graphic design programs such as Quark, Xpress, Illustrator, PhotoShop, and Freehand Typography.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary based on the AP Style Guide of Writing.
• Creative arts and graphic design standards and principles.
• Photography skills with experience taking individual and group photos in a variety of settings; comfortable in leading photo shoots.
• Digital asset management for editing, sharing, cataloging, and archiving large numbers of photos and videos.
• Proper verbal and written communication techniques, including proofreading, grammar, and spelling precision.
• Mac and PC platforms.
• Proper technique to work and utilize social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, etc.).
• Modern techniques, materials, and equipment used in graphic design.
• Principles of color and design theories.
• Requirements and terminology for traditional and digital pre-press.
• High volume printing methods, both offset and web.
• Principles of marketing and public relations.
• Techniques related to the preparation of graphics for television, multimedia, including digital and video formats.
• Electronic pre-press processes.
• Effective communication techniques, both verbally and in writing.
• Record keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing systems methods and techniques.
• Computer software programs, applications, databases, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of the assignment.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Ability to:

• Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
• Work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple competing priorities and projects.
• Independently produce artwork utilizing a variety of graphics and materials and equipment.
• Proficiently utilize a variety of creative software programs and applications.
• Design and produce a broad range of materials such as layouts, brochures, annual reports, newsletters, multimedia presentations, display visuals, imagery for presentations, T-shirts, banners, posters, advertisements, and social media.
• Serve as the lead in project development, including originating concept and choosing media, preparing, and presenting creative proposals, tracking progress, facilitating print process, and setting realistic timelines for competing multiple projects on deadline.
• Multi-task, highly organized, detail-oriented with practiced time management, project management, record keeping, and calendaring skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude when working with a variety of clients.
• Take project direction and accommodate external requests.
• Interview clients to determine target audience, objectives, message, deadline, budget, etc.
• Prepare artwork for press checks and printing.
• Facilitate communication with internal services and external vendors.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Apply research and evaluation techniques for College communications, marketing, and creative/graphic design needs.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Determine coloring techniques.
• Create artwork from scanned images, photographs, sketches, and ideas.
• Design using typographical, illustrative, and other related techniques.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with other College and/or District staff.
• Learn new innovations in the field of graphic design.
• Demonstrate relevant experience in graphic design.
• Produce multimedia content and content production for social media.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Utilize computer software programs, applications, and databases; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of assignment.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with those encountered during the course of work.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in graphic design, social media, or related discipline; AND
• Two (2) years of experience in graphic design and digital marketing.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Equivalencies Foreign Degrees

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver license.
• May be required to travel for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, and or events in support of the overall objective of the position.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, social media, or related discipline.
• Three years of experience in graphic design and digital marketing.
• Experience with applicable software like In Design, Illustrator, etc.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.

Distinguishable Characteristics Working Conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, operate personal computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic shades and colors and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees are frequently required to walk and stand and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this class, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District, students, vendors and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom are dissatisfied or abusive. WORK ENVIRONMENT:

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work under typical office conditions, with constant interruptions; noise level may vary depending on activities of the office.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.

Position Description

Rio Hondo College is currently seeking applications for temporary, hourly Graphic Designer and Social Media Specialist positions on an as needed basis. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

• Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
• Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts (Undergraduate)
• Graphic Design Portfolio Link - Please upload the link to your Graphic Design Portfolio Link. Please ensure access is permitted.
• PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
• NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information

• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
• As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant's expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• For positions requiring a valid California driver's license, proof of insurability is required.
• Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
• A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please describe your professional experience with graphic design and digital marketing. Include the types of materials you've created (e.g., brochures, social media graphics, print ads) and the tools you used (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you worked in a community college or higher education setting as a graphic designer or in a similar creative role? If so, please describe your responsibilities and how your work supported student engagement or institutional goals.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Río Hondo College serves a multilingual and multicultural community. Do you have experience designing content in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Tagalog, Chinese, Vietnamese)? If so, please describe your approach.

(Open Ended Question)

• • This role often requires managing several projects simultaneously with tight deadlines. Describe a time when you successfully managed multiple design or marketing tasks. What tools or strategies did you use to stay organized and meet deadlines?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please share your experience developing and executing a social media campaign. What was the objective, which platforms did you use, and how did you measure the campaign's success?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript (Undergraduate)
• Graphic Design Portfolio Link

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Documents