Work Study & Student Help - Arts Magazine Editor/Graphic Designer presso Lower Columbia College, WA

About the Department

The Salal review is looking to hire a few students for the Arts Magazine Editor/Graphic Designer position. 

Note: This position is limited to 19 hours per week and accrues 1 hour of non-compensable sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

Position Duties

• Review literary art submissions accepted for publication, making necessary and suggested line edits for Volume 24 of The Salal Review. 
• Work closely with some authors in revision, if necessary. 
• Create consistency and class in writing style throughout the publication, including composing the contributor bios for authors and artists and revamping the *extra* pages of the magazine. 
• Monitor the visual design of each literary art piece throughout the graphic design process to ensure that original intent and edits are maintained. 
• Create and publish promotional materials, including flyers and regular Instagram posts, to promote the call for submissions and increase the audience for the print and digital magazine 
• Respond to emails/inquiries received through the organization’s account 
• Create and distribute promotional/advertising materials

• Design and layout page spreads for The Salal Review (an 80+ page magazine displaying literary and visual art from creatives throughout the community) 
• Apply input, notes, and suggestions received from student editors enrolled in Arts Magazine Publication (and/or club members) to improve design concepts 
• Create consistency and professionalism through alignment, spacing, etc. 
• Stylize the magazine via visual embellishments and aesthetics 
• Utilize Photoshop to present visual art effectively (crop, color-correct, etc.) 
• Design the magazine’s cover and table of contents
• Additional administrative duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants may be asked to demonstrate writing and/or design skills as a part of the interview process 
• Preference will be given to those previously or currently enrolled in Arts Magazine Publication and/or Graphic Design or related art courses

Other Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity
Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague, Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs, 1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010, Longview, WA 98632, [email protected], Phone number, (360) 442-2120, Phone number/TTY (800) 833-6388.

• Learn more on our Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment page. 
• The college is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information, visit About Title IX.
• The college encourages qualified members of protected classes to apply.  

Mission, Vision & Values

• Resume
• Cover Letter (Letter of Interest)

• If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.