[Hiring] Digital Media & Design Specialist @KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CARE RESOURCE

Role Description

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. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, has a knowledge of childcare, and brings fresh ideas to the team.

The Specialist will work under the leadership of the Strategic Communications & Impact Senior Manager to ensure consistent, engaging, and on-brand communications across all channels, including social media, email, the website, and Kansas Child Blog.

• Digital & Social Media
  • Create, schedule, and monitor social media content using Buffer, ensuring alignment with organizational messaging and funder required outcomes.
  • Track engagement metrics, prepare reports, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to collect stories, photos, and content for campaigns.
• Publication Management
  • Manage production of Kansas Child Blog, acting as lead and liaison and coordinating with internal committees and external contributors.
  • Ensure deadlines, quality standards, and brand consistency are met for all publications.
  • Coordinate editorial calendar and ensure smooth workflow from content creation to publication.
• Graphic & Digital Design
  • Produce branded graphics, infographics, promotional and consumer education resources, and visual assets for both digital and print materials.
  • Ensure all communications adhere to organizational style, tone, and visual standards.
• Content & Communications Support
  • 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.
• Collaboration & Innovation
  • Contribute creative ideas and solutions to improve messaging, digital presence, and audience engagement.
  • Maintain organized project files, templates, and assets for team use.
  • Support Strategic Communications Senior Manager in achieving department goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in communications, marketing, digital media, or related field.
• Experience with social media and social media management platforms (e.g., Buffer, Facebook, X, BlueSky, LinkedIn) and analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to create digital and print media that is visually engaging and on brand.
• Experience with web design (WordPress) and analytics tools (Google Analytics).
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, flexible, and proactive in problem-solving.

Requirements

• A creative self-starter who enjoys both strategy and execution.
• Someone passionate about storytelling, child care, and community impact.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and welcomes new challenges.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Employer-paid health insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Remote Work Flexibility: This position is eligible for a remote work location, supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Dependent Care & Infant Support: Employer contribution to a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), an infant-friendly workplace, and flexibility that allows employees to keep their child at home through 6 months of age.
• Family-Friendly Workplace: Child Care Aware of Kansas promotes workplace policies that support employees’ caregiving responsibilities and overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: Employer matches 4% of employee retirement contributions, supporting long-term financial well-being.
• Technology Stipends: Employees receive stipends to offset the cost of work-related cell phone and internet expenses.
• Trust & Inspire Culture: We foster a culture grounded in trust, autonomy, and accountability—empowering employees to lead, innovate, and do meaningful work.
• Strengths-Based Focus: The organization values a strengths-based approach, encouraging employees to grow, collaborate, and contribute using their unique talents.
• Mission-Driven Work Environment: Opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, values-driven organization committed to equity, access, and continuous improvement across Kansas’s child care systems.