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  • Graphic Designer - Extra-Help (Part-time)

    501 Poli Street, Ventura, California United States CITY OF VENTURA, CA Part Time $16.50 - 22.50 Hourly Nov 04, 2025
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    CITY OF VENTURA, CA

    Coastal Community - Endless Opportunities!   Welcome to Ventura, a lively coastal community known for its unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty! Nestled between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties, Ventura is consistently ranked as one of America’s most desirable places to live. With nearly 110,000 residents, our city spans 32 square miles and proudly offers the services and amenities of a full-service municipality led by an elected seven-member City Council and a dedicated team of nearly 700 employees across 11 departments.   In Ventura, you’ll find an exceptional quality of life supported by outstanding city services and a strong commitment to integrity, innovation, and fiscal responsibility. Our City Council and City Manager are passionate about maintaining Ventura as a safe, clean, and vibrant community. With a $531 million budget for FY 2024/25, we are committed to serving residents, businesses, and visitors alike.   To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2024-25 Adopted Budget.   Ventura’s natural beauty and mild, year-round climate make it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Locals and visitors enjoy over 800 acres of open green spaces, 32 parks, and scenic historic sites. Popular activities include biking, hiking, surfing, paddleboarding, and whale watching, not to mention a short trip to the Channel Islands National Park. Discover Ventura’s rich offerings and explore our community at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/594/About-Ventura – where we’re proud to be a place that’s welcoming, connected, and ready to inspire.   The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!   Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-ventura/  Follow us on Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/cityofventura/  

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    Job Description

    Application submissions are managed exclusively on the City of Ventura career site. To ensure your application and materials are submitted in a timely and complete manner, please apply through https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Jobs . Submissions through other websites &/or methods will not be accepted.

    Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Monday, November 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

    Pay
      ◦ $16.50 - $22.50 Hourly DOQ



    A New Opportunity and what you’ll do...

    The City of Ventura is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer - Extra-Help (Part-time) to support citywide communication and design needs on an as-needed basis. If you have a strong eye for design, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, and enjoy producing creative, professional visual work for public-facing materials, this is a great opportunity to contribute your skills to meaningful projects and gain work experience! Perfect for an experienced designer looking for temporary part-time employment with opportunities to build a portfolio.

    This is a temporary part-time “extra help" at-will position, and work hours range from 10 to 20 hours per week. This position is located at City Hall and requires on-site work. Remote work is not approved for this position .

    What You’ll Do

    Working under the direction of the Graphics Supervisor, you will create a variety of print and digital design products used throughout the organization and the City. This includes supporting campaigns, events, presentations, and public information efforts.

    Examples of work include:
      ◦ Designing brochures, posters, banners, logos, flyers, maps, and infographics for publication or public distribution

      ◦ Creating graphics for web and social media platforms

      ◦ Making website content updates and edits using approved templates

      ◦ Editing and preparing fillable forms, charts, and presentation materials

      ◦ Formatting marketing and promotional pieces for citywide programs

      ◦ Performing minor photography or photo editing as needed

      ◦ Preparing final press-ready files using Adobe software on a Mac platform

      ◦ Working with the Digital Publishing team on print production requests



    Who We’re Looking For

    We are looking for someone who brings both technical proficiency and design skills with a creative eye.

    The ideal candidate will:
      ◦ Be proficient on the Mac platform using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

      ◦ Have experience producing clean, professional layout and graphic work for publication or online use

      ◦ Work efficiently under supervision while meeting deadlines and design expectations

      ◦ Show attention to typography, hierarchy, color, and brand consistency

      ◦ Demonstrate collaborative communication with internal clients and reviewers

      ◦ Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro, CivicPlus, and Microsoft Office products



    Experience and Qualifications for Success!

    A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of high school, supplemented by college-level courses or a certificate in graphic design or computer graphics, with proficiency in Adobe design software. A college degree in graphic design is highly desirable .

    Required knowledge: Mac Platform, Knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.

    Highly Desirable : Experience in Adobe Acrobat Pro, CivicPlus, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

    Apply Now!

    Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs .
      ◦ Please submit three (3) digital samples of work that demonstrate your graphic design talents.Samples can be attached to your application or via links.

      ◦ It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.

      ◦ After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail and in your Workday candidate account. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application portal.



    Start Your Journey... Follow the Process

    Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilMonday, November 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
      ◦ All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.



    The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

    Learn More - Essential Information

    For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Recreation/Interpret/Cultural Specialist .

    Questions?

    If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov or (805) 654-7802.

    In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

    The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
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