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TCM Career Opportunities

  • Are you passionate about brand and visual storytelling in the nonprofit sector? Can you manage a new identity system while executing design projects? If you’re creative and detail-oriented, we want to hear from you! 

    As the Graphic Designer at Twin Cities In Motion (TCM), you will be a vital part of our team, responsible for asset creation, visual identity development, and brand support across all channels, including social media, website, video, digital and print. You will steward existing visual identity systems, advance new ones, create engaging graphics, and collaborate with staff to meet design needs in a fast-paced environment. 

    Join our team as a creative collaborator focused on curating and innovating our brand expression across diverse audiences and communication channels. In this role, you’ll be a strategic thinker and problem-solver, developing impactful design concepts for campaign initiatives, product communications, event swag and materials, content storytelling and more. If you have a strong background in brand building, we want to hear from you! 

    Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:    

    • Design Leadership: Lead design projects, providing creative direction and ensuring that the final assets aligns with our brand’s vision and goals.  

    • Concept Development: Responsible for generating innovative ideas and concepts for campaigns, branding, and other visual communications.  

    • Project Management: Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines, resources, and team collaboration to ensure successful completion.  

    • Client Interaction: Serve clients and other outside stakeholders to understand their needs, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback.  

    • Technical Skills: Proficient in multi-media design software (Adobe Creative Cloud) and have skills in digital and print design, large format graphics, motion graphics, and video editing.  

    • Quality Control: Ensure that all design work meets high standards of quality and adheres to brand guidelines. 

    • Brand Representative: Act as a brand ambassador in public-facing roles, delivering information and exceptional customer service to participants and stakeholders. 

    • Mentorship: Provide constructive feedback and support staff development to empower team members in effectively managing and communicating across all public touchpoints. 

     

    The ideal candidate: 

    You are a creative, strategic thinker with a passion for creating consumer brand experiences through design, which deepens TCM’s relationships and delivers our mission.  

    • 2+ years of experience working in a graphic design environment; experience with motion graphics and video editing are ideal 

    • Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and After Effects 

    • Highly motivated self-starter; ability to take ownership and work independently to meet deadlines 

    • Experience gathering requirements, pitching design concepts, overseeing production and printing, and delivering the final product 

    • Creativity and innovation. Passion for and ability to make existing and future events compelling for participants through visual storytelling and brand experience 

    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, continually changing environment 

    • Commit to being trained as a knowledgeable and approachable TCM Ambassador at events, in the community and through requested outreach 

    • Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills 

    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience 

    • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite  

    • Ability to regularly lift weights for events up to 25 lbs. and occasionally weights up to 40 lbs. 

    • Ability to travel in and around the Minneapolis/St. Paul area 

    • Ability to attend evening meetings and work weekend events 

    • Experience with non-profits and volunteerism a plus  

     

     

    Reporting To: Sr. Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy 

     

    Status: Full-Time, non-exempt, hybrid with mandatory in-office days/weeks 

     

    Salary: The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications, complemented by additional compensation opportunities through our annual staff performance bonus program.  

    Benefits: Enjoy generous time-off and full benefits package, along with tailored annual professional development opportunities. 

    Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume to [email protected].  Position opened until filled. 

     

    About Us: 

    Twin Cities In Motion (TCM) is a 501(c)(3) organization and one of Minnesota’s largest champions of physical activity, driven by our mission to “Move for More.” With 40 years of service, we’ve learned that we improve when we move together. 

    Our new Motion Center serves as a community hub, offering year-round programming. Our annual signature events, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, provide essential platforms for training, participation, and community engagement. Our extensive educational content, developed by a leading team of experts, is unmatched in its focus on motion and Minnesota. We also unite these activities through a growing list of community initiatives aimed at removing barriers and fostering greater inclusivity. 

    By inspiring and supporting individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to embrace an active lifestyle, we strive to create a healthier community, both physically and socially. 

    So, join our team!  Let’s lace up our shoes and embark on this journey together! 

  • The Twin Cities In Motion (TCM) Interns serve as part of a high caliber team that plan and execute the region’s premier running events.

     

    TCM is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit that hosts world-class running events. We offer event platforms that invite everyone to experience the love of moving, whether you are a participant, supporter, spectator, or part of the community.
     

    Job Responsibilities

    The Social Media and Marketing Intern is a part-time position that assists with the execution of social media content, customer service and website and TCM app administration. This position will report to the Social Media & Digital Engagement Manager.

     

    • Manage social media customer service

    • Stay up to date with social media trends and create graphics, assets, and campaigns in response

    • Assist in development and execution of social media strategies

    • Draft, manage and monitor social media campaigns for various audiences using appropriate tone and branding

    • Track and report website and social media analytics

    • Draft and edit TCM app content

    • Assist with TCM website edits

    • Help design community and event marketing outreach strategies including booth staffing, materials, logistics and messaging

    • Support brainstorming and execution of tactics to meet marketing and experience team goals

    • Coordinate special projects and assist in office tasks as directed

     

    Job Qualifications

    • Seeking creative, energized and motivated individual

    • Excellent customer service skills (social media/email/in person)

    • Must be a self-starter who can work independently

    • Excellent communication and organizational skills

    • Must display high attention to detail and be conscientious

    • Able to prioritize and work in a busy, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

    • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

    • Serve as a knowledgeable and approachable TCM Ambassador at events, in the community and through requested outreach

    • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office & Canva

    • Experience with video creation is a plus

    • Ability to regularly lift weights for events up to 25 lbs. and occasionally weights up to 40 lbs.

    • Desire to be a team player – working with staff, volunteers and event participants

    • Must be available to attend and work at 2025 TCM events including Hot Dash (March 22), Get In Gear (April 26), Women Run the Cities (May 17), Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend (Oct 3-5), and Turkey Day 5K (November 27).

     

    Position Duration: January – December 2025

     

    Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday office hours, TCM events and other community outreach requests (to be mutually agreed upon)

     

    Hours Per Week:  typically, 15 hours per week; increase in hours available for certain event weeks

     

    Compensation: $16.50/hour

     

    Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume to [email protected]

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