Houston Astros is hiring: Creative Associate - Fayetteville Woodpeckers in Fayet

Job Category: Support

Requisition Number: CREAT002622

Posted: January 29, 2025

Location: Fayetteville, NC

Classification: Part-Time/Non-exempt/Seasonal

Summary

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are seeking a Creative Service Associate. This position will work with the Creative Service Coordinator on concepting and creating on-brand and detailed graphics/media to be used throughout social media and during games. This role runs from March – September 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and creation of graphics for the Woodpecker’s website, social media, e-mail, and videoboard.
• Collaborate with the Creative Service Manager and other Marketing team members to develop and execute creative ideas and concepts for various platforms.
• Ensure all design work is visually appealing, on brand, and consistent with the team's overall look and feel.
• Manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Work daily schedule as well as before, during, and after all Woodpecker games.
• Assist in different means of content creation (Design, Photography, Videography).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Graphic Design Degree (or working towards it).
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign is required (experience with After Effects/Premiere is a plus).
• Knowledge of photography & photo editing is a plus.
• Knowledge of videography & video editing is a plus.
• Can provide a portfolio showcasing previous work designing/directing creative projects.
• Familiarity with social media, web, app, and email platforms.
• A positive attitude, self-confidence, professionalism, and keen sense of accountability.
• Creative and solution-minded individual.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build relationships, work and contribute to a team-based environment, and deliver excellence in client service.
• Ability to work extended or unpredictable hours on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Shared passion for the business and a desire to positively influence the business.

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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 regularly required to use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Must be able to stand for up to four (4) hours at a time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to write, read, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time and seasonal position. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be available to work weekdays, weeknights, and weekends during baseball season. Must be available to arrive up to one (1) hour prior to game time.

Travel

Travel is not expected in this role.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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