Graphic Design Department Leader

Volunteer Design Department Leaders play a vital role in ensuring that volunteer efforts are organized, efficient, and impactful. While they do not dedicate additional hours beyond those of other volunteers, their focus is different. The Design Department Leads oversee projects, ensuring that tasks are assigned effectively and volunteers are supported in their roles. This position is crucial to maintaining the alignment of our volunteer efforts with the mission, values, and operational needs of The FACTS Initiative.

Key Responsibilities

1. Overseeing Projects

• Serve as the primary point of contact for design project requests.
• Determine how each design project will be handled, including whether it requires an individual volunteer or a group effort.
• Assess the scope, timeline, and required skills for each design project.
• Assign projects to volunteers based on their availability and expertise.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks and maintain quality standards.

Qualifications

• General working knowledge of the field of work relevant to the team they are managing (e.g., the Media Team Lead should have experience or education in media production or marketing).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to delegate tasks and coordinate team efforts efficiently.
• Comfort with tracking and managing volunteer data.
• Prior leadership or volunteer experience is helpful but not required.