Graphic Design Coordinator

Company Profile

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more than 1,200 member companies and 263,000 Americans working across the United States. SEIA is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy and is creating the framework for solar to reach 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. We work with our member companies and strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power.

SEIA does this by supporting pro-solar policies at the state and federal level, developing cutting-edge market research, hosting educational events and webinars, and serving as the voice of the solar and storage industry.

SEIA employees are passionate, forward-thinking leaders who start every day knowing that their work makes a difference. SEIA values diversity and fosters an inclusive, lively company culture that celebrates team success. The association has earned numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named by the Washington Post as a 2023 and 2024 Top Workplace and a Best Nonprofit to Work For by the Nonprofit Times.

Position Summary

SEIA works to maintain a strong, professional face for the organization, a critical element to achieving our goals for the solar and storage industry and supporting our member companies. The Graphics Design Coordinator will work under the direction of the Director of Graphics Design and Branding to develop collateral that supports SEIAs mission and reflects our leadership in the industry.

Responsibilities include designing graphics, factsheets, reports, and other materials. This is an entry-level position that will have the opportunity to work across various departments to help fulfill their graphics needs and gain experience in clean energy, graphic design, and branding.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day graphic and collateral requests, including social media graphics, factsheet development, website graphics, external presentations, print materials, and more
• Work with the Director of Brand and Design to maintain and improve SEIAs main brand and sub-brands, and ensure that the brand is consistently reflected through all of our collateral and digital properties
• Create marketing materials and assist the marketing team in executing promotion for SEIAs premiere events
• Create branded templates for various departments, including PowerPoint presentations, report templates, and whitepaper templates
• Generate ideas and illustration concepts for the solar and solar storage industry
• Assist with developing, shooting, and editing video content
• Assist with photography and videography at SEIA events

Requirements:

Professional Experience, Education & Other Qualifications

• Strong graphic design skills
• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite required (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Video editing knowledge preferred but not required (After effects, Premiere Pro, Audition)
• Experience designing within the Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word)
• Creative thinking and strong visual eye
• Strong communicator
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to time-manage and work under time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Interest in clean energy/environment a plus
• Bachelors or Associates degree in graphic design, strategic communications, web development, digital arts or other related fields are preferred but not required

Working Conditions

• This position is based in our Washington, DC Headquarters office.
• SEIA employees in the Washington, D.C. region follow a hybrid remote and in-person office model. Employees work 3 days a week in an office environment and as needed when there are special events or meetings, but will otherwise be remote.

Compensation Range

$50,000-$55,000 annually, based on experience, and excellent benefits package.

Working at SEIA

SEIA values diversity, inclusion and equity within our organization and the promotion of these values across the solar industry. We strive to welcome different perspectives, identities, and backgrounds, regardless of job function in order to create a more resilient organization that supports a strong, equitable solar industry. SEIA envisions an industry that is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity. We aim to achieve this by encouraging openness and transparency about diversity issues and progress. We will develop strategies, programs, and tools that seek to equalize opportunities within SEIA and allow for discussing and sharing best practices within the solar industry.

SEIA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. SEIA complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we employ staff. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SEIA IS AN E-VERIFY EMPLOYER