Job Description

Position Summary

The Graphic Design & Outreach Assistant will create educational and outreach materials for the CP Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity and the Borowiec Systematic Entomology Lab. Work may include developing visual concepts, producing digital illustrations, preparing materials for print or web, and collaborating with museum and lab personnel to ensure accuracy and accessibility. This is a temporary hourly position for up to 40 hours of design work.

Full Consideration Date

2.06.26

Brief Work Unit Description or link to department website.

The Department of Agricultural Biology (AB) is committed to excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge about insects, plant pathogens, and weeds. AB applies this knowledge to solving practical problems related to: (1) management of pests in production agricultural systems, in natural resources and recreational environments, and in residential and public areas; (2) environmental quality, and (3) human and animal health. The Department encompasses the disciplines of entomology, plant pathology, and weed science – thus providing unique opportunities to address critical issues that cut across disciplines. AB focuses its teaching, research and outreach missions in four program areas each of which involves all three of the department’s disciplinary roots in entomology, plant pathology, and weed science. These programs are: 1) Genomics and Molecular Biology, 2) Ecology and Biodiversity, 3) Biology and Management of Invasive Species, and 4) Integrated Pest Management. AB emphasizes knowledge of pests and related organisms; the roles that they play in ecological, economic and social systems; and the application of such knowledge to developing economically and environmentally sound solutions for practical problems, including emerging pest issues impacted by climate change. Being interdisciplinary in nature, AB values cooperative and collaborative efforts within departmental teams, and with other units within the University, as well as other relevant entities in Colorado and beyond.

Essential Job Duties

• Design 2–4 posters communicating insect diversity, systematics research, or museum themes. Create sketches, digital illustrations, final layouts, and export files suitable for print and web.

• Develop accessible visual materials that support museum outreach and lab communication, including simplified descriptions, captions, or optional social media versions of poster artwork.

• Work with the PI and museum staff to refine concepts, incorporate feedback, and ensure scientific accuracy. Manage digital assets and organize files for long‑term use within the lab and museum.

Conditions of Employment

Criminal Background Check

Supervision

None

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience creating graphic design or illustration projects (coursework or independent work acceptable)

• Ability to use common design tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, or comparable software)

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow design guidelines

• Dependability and ability to meet project deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with poster design or scientific illustration

• Basic familiarity with insects, natural history, or biological concepts

• Experience preparing graphics for print and web formats

• Experience creating social media–ready visual content

• Ability to incorporate feedback from multiple collaborators

Salary Range

$20/hr

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

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EEO

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