Specialist Digital Design

When it comes to creating educational travel adventures that enrich the lives and fulfill the dreams of more than 100000 people every year theres no organization better than Road Scholar. Whats our secret Dedicated and talented staff who believe in our mission.

At Road Scholar we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We believe that by valuing a wide range of perspectives and experiences we create a stronger more innovative organization that reflects the communities we serve.

In addition we are dedicated to bringing an environmentally sustainable organization. From the way we design our programs to how we operate as a team we are striving to reduce our environmental impact and create a positive legacy for future generations.

About the role...

We are looking for a creative and detailoriented Email Designer who can both design and code visually stunning and effective email campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a strong design background proficiency in HTML/CSS and experience with email marketing platforms. In this role you will work closely with our marketing team to create email campaigns and templates that drive engagement and align with our mission.

Road Scholar offers a remote work environment. The compensation range for this exempt level salaried position is $50000.00 $60000.00.

In this role you will...

• Design and Code Emails: Create visually appealing and responsive email designs incorporating branding guidelines and ensuring crossdevice compatibility. Code HTML emails from scratch ensuring they render correctly across various email clients and devices.
• Email Campaign Development: Collaborate with the marketing team to conceptualize design and implement email campaigns that drive action and support our mission. This includes newsletters fundraising appeals event promotions transactional communications and more.
• Template Creation: Develop reusable email templates that can be easily customized for different campaigns and purposes while maintaining design consistency and adhering to best practices.
• Testing and Optimization: Test email designs across different platforms and devices to ensure compatibility. Optimize email layouts images and content for maximum engagement and performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the content design and fundraising teams to ensure alignment on messaging design and campaign goals. Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas.
• Web Content Production: Occasional web content maintenance including selecting cropping and uploading photos to the CMS and Web DAM.

Were seeking...

• Proven Experience: 2 years of experience in email design and development with a strong portfolio showcasing both design and coding skills.
• Design Skills: Expertise in graphic design with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator Dreamweaver) or other design software.
• HTML/CSS Proficiency: Strong skills in coding HTML and CSS for email with a solid understanding of email client limitations and best practices for email design.
• Email Platforms: Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g. Braze Constant Contact Mailchimp) and familiarity with email automation and segmentation.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain design consistency across different email clients and devices.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Passion for Mission: A genuine interest in and commitment to the mission of Road Scholar and an understanding of how email marketing can support nonprofit goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NonProfit Experience: Interest and/or experience working in a nonprofit organization or with missiondriven campaigns.
• Nicetohave Skills: Knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g. JavaScript) or experience with A/B testing and email personalization strategies.

For serious consideration please submit a cover letter with your resume telling us why you are interested in the position as well as a examples or portfolio link of your work.

Why join the Road Scholar Team...

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package!

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (with a substantial employee subsidy!
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a company match of 5 after 1 year of employment!
• Up to 20 days of PTO annually accrued every payroll cycle
• Enjoy a paid week off in addition to your PTO at the end of December to enjoy the holiday season!
• A generous employee discounts on our programs
• Access to obtain a membership
• As a Road Scholar employee you can optin to receive an IATA membership
• We take professional development seriously which is why we provide LinkedIn Learning access to all employees amongst other professional development opportunities
• Thats right were fully remote!
• To learn moreabout our benefits offerings check us out at Opportunity Employer

  Road Scholar supports diversity in our staff participants and programs. An Equal Opportunity Employer Road Scholar values and supports individual differences and strives to create an environment that contributes to the success of both the individual and the organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation pregnancy illness marital or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by applicable law.

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  At Road Scholar we are committed to cybersecurity and to providing a safe experience for job seekers. All official communication regarding employment opportunities will come exclusively via email from the official Road Scholar domain or from our applicant tracking system URL . We never conduct interviews through texting applications or instant messaging platforms. If you receive an employment offer or other correspondence from an individual at Road Scholar you have not met or from a nonRoad Scholar email domain it may be a phishing attempt.

  
  

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