Graphic Design/Administrative Assistant to Director

 SUMMARY:

Still hiring as of  April 25, 2025 

- Great opportunity to work on a wide range of projects including graphic design, social media, publishing books, editing documents, and research assignments; 
- Experience in graphic design, advertising, and communications is key to being successful in this position. 
- Prefer sophomore or junior who will stay until graduation (senior ok if can work for more than 1 semester);  Graduate students can apply.
- Flexible hours for a part-time position (about 15-25 hours per week during the school year and more hours are possible during the summer);  
- Start position as soon as possible;
- Entrepreneurial small company environment with a 50 year track record;
- Based in Twinsburg, Ohio. We expect you to work in the office.
- Competitive pay - $16-20 per hour.

Background

Dialogue House Associates is the administrative headquarters for the work of Ira Progoff, PhD (my father) who is best known for creating an integrated system of writing exercises for personal and professional growth that is called the Intensive Journal method.  See www.intensivejournal.org  

Dr. Progoff’s award winning book, At a Journal Workshop, has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.  Dr. Progoff authored 14 books, many of which are out-of-print now that we are looking to bring back into circulation (see job responsibilities below).  We coordinate about 100 workshops internationally (mainly online) for the public to learn the method that are conducted by certified instructors under our auspices.  

Dr. Progoff was a prominent psychologist/psychotherapist who crafted his unique theories of human development and then implemented them in creating the Intensive Journal method.   

In addition to programs for the general public, we have conducted many programs within the criminal justice system, and have an ongoing pilot progrram for the homeless. 

Many well known writing guilds have sponsored our program and prominent writers (Anais Nin, Judy Collins, etc) have endorsed our program.  It has also been attended by Science, Technology and Medical (STM) writers.    

We are located at 2245 E Enterprise Pkwy #B-1 Twinsburg OH 44087-2348.  
330-998-6000   info@intensivejournal.org.

Responsibilities:

1) Graphic design responsibilities include preparing advertisements using Canva and landing pages using Wix.  
2) Create videos using Clipchamp and Synthesia. 
3) Prepare promotional brochures/flyers using InDesign and Affinity.
4)  Interview participants who have attended our self-development program; then create videos from the interview to promote interest in our program. 
5) conduct social media projects. 
6) Prepare books for republishing.
7) Perform research projects on the Internet.
8) Edit, proofread and transcribe documents to main accuracy and professionalism in all communications. 
9) Assist with clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, and maintaining organized records. 
10) Desktop publishing.  Convert numerous files into a more up-to-date software.  These files are either books that will be prepared for publishing or articles and brochures that are used in marketing our program. 
 

Position details and requirements

1) Hours - The hours are extremely flexible.  The weekly number of hours is about 15-25.  Considerable time off for examinations, papers and projects is possible.   More hours possible in the summer and during semester breaks.   
2) Pay - $16-20 per hour.
3) Duration - The job is ongoing until graduation.  
4) Major/year - Graphic arts or related major.  Prefer sophomore or junior (senior ok if can work more than 1 semester).   Graduate students welcome.  
5) Other - Work in small business, entrepreneurial environment.  Handle diverse projects and responsibility.  Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and interest in publishing,  desktop publishing, social media and small business growth.

Application procedure   
Please send resume and cover letter to Jon Progoff at  info@intensivejournal.org