Digital Media & Design Specialist
About The Position
Child Care Aware of Kansas (CCAKS) is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Digital Media & Design Specialist to manage day-to-day communications activities, digital content, and publication processes. The role is suited to someone who thrives on collaboration, has knowledge of child care, and brings fresh ideas to the team. Working under the leadership of the Strategic Communications & Impact Senior Manager, the Specialist helps ensure consistent, engaging, on-brand communications across social media, email, the website, and Kansas Child Blog. The position supports an organization connecting Kansas families and child care providers with support and resources.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in communications, marketing, digital media, or a related field.
- Experience with social media, social media management platforms such as Buffer, Facebook, X, BlueSky, or LinkedIn, and analytics.
- Demonstrated ability to create visually engaging, on-brand digital and print media.
- Experience with web design, including WordPress, and analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Proficiency with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Collaborative, flexible, and proactive problem-solving approach.
Responsibilities
- Create, schedule, and monitor social media content using Buffer, aligning it with organizational messaging and funder-required outcomes.
- Track engagement metrics, prepare reports, and recommend continuous improvements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to collect stories, photos, and content for campaigns.
- Manage production of Kansas Child Blog, serving as lead and liaison and coordinating with internal committees and external contributors.
- Ensure publications meet deadlines and quality standards and maintain brand consistency.
- Coordinate the editorial calendar and workflow from content creation through publication.
- Create branded graphics, infographics, promotional and consumer education resources, and other visual assets for digital and print materials.
- Ensure communications adhere to organizational style, tone, and visual standards.
- Draft, proofread, edit, and schedule newsletters, emails, flyers, and campaign materials.
- Support website updates and content management to ensure clarity, accessibility, and brand alignment.
- Assist with event promotion, training announcements, and other organizational communications.
- Contribute creative ideas and solutions to improve messaging, digital presence, and audience engagement.
- Maintain organized project files, templates, and assets for team use.
- Support the Strategic Communications Senior Manager in achieving department goals.
Benefits
- Employer-paid health insurance at no cost to the employee.
- Remote work eligibility and flexibility.
- Employer contribution to a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Infant-friendly workplace and flexibility allowing employees to keep their child at home through 6 months of age.
- Workplace policies that support caregiving responsibilities and overall well-being.
- Employer match of 4% of employee retirement contributions.
- Stipends to offset work-related cell phone and internet expenses.
- Trust, autonomy, and accountability culture.
- Strengths-based approach that encourages employee growth, collaboration, and use of individual talents.
- Collaborative, values-driven, mission-focused work environment committed to equity, access, and continuous improvement across Kansas’s child care systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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