Digital Content Assistant

Children's Museum of South Dakota; Brookings (SD); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ACM Reciprocal Membership

Discount at Café Coteau and Play Cent.

Professional development

Playful environment

Job summary

The Children's Museum of South Dakota is seeking a Digital Content Assistant to promote playful learning through digital and social media channels. You will support day-to-day marketing efforts to engage audiences, highlight programs and exhibits, and extend our reach in the Brookings community.

This role involves capturing stories, coordinating with staff, and contributing to content calendars while maintaining a playful, inclusive environment that reflects our mission and values.

Qualifications

• Experience in social media, digital content creation, marketing, or communications preferred.
• Experience with digital content creation and social media platforms/tools preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong creative design skills and understanding of design basics.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and edit social media content reflecting the Museum's mission and interactive learning.
• Draft and edit copy for marketing materials, emails, captions, blogs, and website updates.
• Capture moments through photo and video to support digital storytelling and promotion.
• Assist with basic design tasks using Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud.

Skills

Social media

Digital content

Marketing communications

Communication skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Team player

Deadline-driven

Independent work

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Job description

Mission:

The Children's Museum of South Dakota sparks imagination and learning for all children and their grown-ups through play, creativity, and discovery.

Vision:

CMSD seeks to transform the world by inspiring generations to love learning and to believe that life is full of possibilities.

Job Summary:

Our Digital Content Assistant promotes interactive playful learning experiences through digital and social media channels by sharing stories that bring our mission to life. This position supports day-to-day marketing efforts to engage audiences, highlight programs and exhibits, and extend our reach in the community. This role plays a key part in capturing and creating digital content that reflects the creativity, enjoyment, and impact of the Museum's learning experiences.

Key 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.

Qualifications:

• Shows a passion for and commitment to our mission, vision, and values.
• 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.
• 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.

What We Offer:

• Starting salary range of at least $15.00 per hour and will be evaluated commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Benefits include an Association of Children's Museums (ACM) Reciprocal Membership, discount onsite at Café Coteau and Play Central Toys and Books, professional and career development, and a playful environment.

Work Environment:

• This role must be completed onsite and some flexible scheduling options may be available.
• Scheduled shifts may at times include evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Part-time commitment requires a minimum of 8-10 hours per week.

The Children's Museum of South Dakota celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees of all race, color, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and veteran status feel welcome.