GRAPHIC DESIGNER - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST II APPRENTICESHIP

Job Description

Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Join a collaborative workforce committed to serving the City of Irvine.

Pay Range:
$29.61 - $46.59 Hourly

About the Opportunity:

One Irvine Workforce Presents: Graphic Designer - Community Engagement Specialist II Apprenticeship (Limited Term*)

Starting pay rate: $29.61 per hour

$61,588.80 per year + comprehensive benefits package

Deadline to submit applications is September 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

*This position is full-time, at-will, and budgeted for 14 months with the approximate program period of late October 2026 through December 2027.

Post-program employment opportunities may be available but are not guaranteed .

The Graphic Designer - Community Engagement Specialist II plays a pivotal role in creating professional designs, and a variety of illustrative and graphics materials, while delivering quality administrative and customer support to the City's Communication & Engagement Department .

If you are passionate about serving your community and possess strong graphic design skills, a Graphic Designer - Community Engagement Specialist II Apprenticeship could be an excellent opportunity for you!

The One Irvine Workforce Apprenticeship Program is funded through the California Volunteers Youth Service Corps grant. In addition to employment, apprentices receive specialized professional development and mentorship, and participate in innovative trainings, all while supporting some of Irvine's most important initiatives. An apprenticeship is a great way to gain on-the-job training, experience the benefits of public service, and invest in your future.

Apprenticeship Eligibility Requirements

This program is grant-funded and has specific eligibility requirements, including:

• Participants must be between 18-30 years old on their first day of service, estimated to be late October 2026.
  
• Priority will be given to Irvine residents who meet at least two of the following:
  
  • Are unemployed or out of school
    
  • Are low-income
    
  • May have difficulty finding employment
    
  • Are first generation college students
    
  • Were in, or are transitioning from, foster care
    
  • Are or were engaged with the mental health or substance abuse program
    
  • Are or were justice-involved
    
  • Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program
    

Your Impact

• Conceptualize and design professional layouts and artwork for fliers, brochures, booklets, social media graphics, signage, awards, reports, publications, posters, maps, and digital newsletters for internal and external communications.
  
• Coordinate printing and quoting of brochures, fliers, posters, and other publications, as well as prepare print-ready art files.
  
• Design and prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, and maps to illustrate statistical and technical data.
  
• Assist in coordinating activities with central reprographic unit, commercial printers, photographers, writers, editors, and suppliers of various publication services.
  
• P erform a variety of administrative duties and maintain records of work requests and completed projects.
  
• May photograph events, programs, and activities.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with major coursework in commercial arts, fine arts, graphic arts, or closely related field.
  
• This role requires the ability to create original designs using Adobe Creative Suite. While Canva is a helpful tool, candidates must be able to design independently using Adobe software, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
  
• Three years of graphics production experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  
• May require a valid California driver's license.
  

Best Fit

• Works well under pressure with a proven track record of administrative support, outstanding customer service skills, and a positive, can-do attitude.
  
• Detail-oriented, organized, and skilled in writing and editing, along with the ability to adapt to changing technology.
  
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain a high-level of professionalism and confidentiality.
  
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and situational awareness to communicate with precision.
  
• Ability to work independently while multi-tasking and contributing to an overall team environment.
  
• Ability to take direction with humility and a desire to invest in professional growth.
  
• Willingness to learn computer programs and departmental systems, and participate in mentorship opportunities.
  
• Willingness to think innovatively to develop new ways to perform tasks and engage with your team.
  

The Process
The selection process will include an interview and a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.

Your Team

The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine by embracing of a team-oriented approach and living our values every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. To contact Human Resources, please call 949-724-6067 or email [email protected].

E-Verify

The City of Irvine participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all employees must provide verification of identity and employment authorization at the time of hire. For additional information, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices.