Job Description

ROCKBlue is seeking a talented and creative Graphic Designer to join our marketing team on a volunteer, part-time basis. You will work closely with our Marketing Director to produce high-quality content for our digital channels, with a strong focus on social, direct marketing assets like datasheets, and email. We're looking for someone with a wide design background as we'll be working on a diverse set of marketing assets and channels.

Feel free to visit ROCKBlue.org for more on our brand, our programs, and marketing channels.

ROCKBlue is a non-profit that aims to solve the growing gap between reliable water supply and accelerating urban demand by leveraging its large network of highly experienced specialists. We focus on strengthening the ability of water and sanitation utilities to provide these services to the poorest individuals in cities and towns across the developing world.

ROCKBlue is offering an opportunity to get involved with our dynamic organization. As a Graphic Designer, you will directly and indirectly assist ROCKBlue in reaching its mission, impacting the lives of millions of people. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive real impact with a global NGO and a very skilled team of marketing and communication professionals. The small nature of our organization offers many opportunities for advancement as well as exposure to all business activities.

Responsibilities

Fundraising + Outreach Asset Design:

You possess skills in typography, illustration, and layout design to design and produce sales-focused assets like data sheets, brochures, print assets, etc.

Email Layouts:

Experience in email layout design and Mailchimp preferred as we're looking to launch a new email program in the coming months.

Digital Content Design

: Create visually appealing digital assets such as social media posts, website graphics, PowerPoint presentations, and paid media assets.

Social Media Experience:

Keen understanding of social media standards and trends with a focus on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Animation experience is a plus, but not required.

Content Updates

: Refresh existing digital assets to keep them current and engaging.

Time Management

: Effectively manage your schedule to meet project deadlines within the 8-10 hours per week, with future opportunities for larger projects from Q4, 2025.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field. Students are welcome to apply. Minimum of 3 years of experience in graphic design, ideally with a focus on B2B, and/or NGO marketing. Understand brand marketing best practices on digital platforms to create compelling and shareable content. Proficiency in modern design tools likeAdobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc. Experience working in a content management system like Wix, AEM, WordPress, or Squarespace. WordPress experience preferred. Proven ability to understand B2B and/or NGO branding and business objectives to inform creative design. Experience designing and producing email layouts. Strong portfolio of creative marketing assets. Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team. Strong communication skills.

Please include a link to your portfolio; submissions that do not include a portfolio link will not be considered.

Remuneration

This role is on a volunteer basis from 2025 and beyond. With your support, we hope to drive considerable fundraising efforts, enabling future budget creation and the ability to make this a paid position.

Time commitment

This is a virtual, part-time position (approximately 8-10 hours per week based on your availability).

Job Type: Part-time

Application Question(s):

1. Indicate years of B2B marketing experience 2. Indicate years of NGO/non-profit experience 3. We currently use WorkdPress for our CMS, please share your experience with WIX or a similar CMS software. 4. In a few sentences, tell us a bit about why you are interested in this role. 5. Please share your portfolio URL (required) Confirm that you realise this is a volunteer role and no compensation should be expected
Work Location: Remote