Digital Content Assistant

Children's Museum of South Dakota • Brookings, SD

2d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s Museum of South Dakota (CMSD) seeks a Digital Content Assistant to promote interactive playful learning experiences through digital and social media channels by sharing stories that bring their mission to life. This position supports day-to-day marketing efforts to engage audiences, highlight programs and exhibits, and extend their reach in the community. The role plays a key part in capturing and creating digital content that reflects the creativity, enjoyment, and impact of the Museum’s learning experiences.

Requirements

• Shows a passion for and commitment to our mission, vision, and values.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent creative design skills and understanding of design basics.
• Team player with ability to collaborate and cooperate.
• Great attention to detail.
• Strong creativity and innovation.
• Ability to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Previous professional experience in social media, digital content creation, marketing, or communication is preferred.
• Prior professional experience with digital and social media platforms and management tools and basic design programs (such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and edit social media content that reflects the Museum’s mission and interactive learning through play.
• Draft and edit copy for marketing and communication materials, including email marketing messages, social media captions, blog posts, and website updates.
• Capture moments through photo and video content to support digital storytelling and promotional efforts.
• Support social media content design using basic design tools (such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite).
• Collaborate with staff from all departments to identify and source content for storytelling.
• Proactively engage with guests and explore the Museum in order to find and share stories that positively reflect our mission and impact.
• Brainstorm unique content ideas to increase online visibility and engagement through digital channels.
• Help maintain digital content calendars and ensure timely promotion of upcoming events, programs, and highlights.
• Support special events, outreach efforts, and media opportunities, including behind-the-scenes prep and day-of coordination.
• Maintain organized photo and media libraries.
• Help with various marketing and communications projects and tasks as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

Benefits

• Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) Reciprocal Membership
• discount onsite at Café Coteau and Play Central Toys and Books
• professional and career development
• a playful environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed