Marketing Content and Design specialist

Voices of Tomorrow works to break the cycle of educational disparity to create better futures for East African children. We weave together community voice, language, cultural heritage, and parenting practices with evidenced based, culturally responsive early learning for children and the parents and providers that make up their world. We also advocate for the needs of our communities and prepare community members to advocate for the needs of their families. 

We are a small, focused marketing team doing ambitious work. We are now looking for a designer to function as a creative counterpart, someone who brings a strong visual eye and genuine design craft to a brand that is still growing and has room to be shaped.

This is a design-first role. If you love typography, brand systems, layout, and the challenge of translating complex community stories into visuals that actually connect with people, this is the work. The families, providers, and partners we serve deserve beautiful, clear, culturally grounded design. That is what we are hiring for. Content support responsibilities are part of the role, but they are secondary. We are looking for someone who is excellent at design and willing to contribute in various ways within digital marketing.

If you have been looking for a place where your craft matters, where the stakes feel real, and where the communities you serve are at the center of every creative decision, we want to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific responsibilities of the Marketing Content and Design specialist

include, but are not limited to: 

Visual Design, brand and strategic communication

• Design and produce high quality brand-aligned visuals assets across print and digital platforms, including event collateral, program materials, social media graphics, carousels, recruitment and visual assets that communicate VOT's program impact.
• Develop multilingual, culturally responsive materials in English, Somali, Amharic, and Swahili to ensure accessibility and relevance for the diverse communities served. 
• Translate complex program data, outcomes, and community narratives into visually compelling accessible format tailored to families, providers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain, implement and continuously strengthen organization’s visual identity by adhering to and evolving our brand standards, templates, and design systems.
• Create scalable design templates and systems that enable internal teams to produce consistent and high-quality materials (flyers, brochures, pamphlet's PowerPoints, letterheads etc)
• Support the development of brand materials for grant applications, stakeholder reports, advocacy initiatives and public awareness campaigns in alignment with funder and compliance expectation to showcase the organization’s impact and reach.
• Work with management to strategically design organization vision points in a way that strengthens agencies' mission and goals. 

Content production, media editing and digital storytelling

• Edit raw video footage and photographic content into polished, audience-ready digital assets, including short-form videos with captions, sequencing, motion graphics, and audio integration.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager and leadership to execute content strategies that elevate community voice, highlight program impact, and reinforce organizational positioning.
• Ensure all media content meets accessibility standards, including captioning and clear visual communication.
• Provide on-site support during community events and storytelling sessions as a secondary production resource to ensure quality content capture.
• Organize and maintain media files, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and accessibility for future use in Dropbox, SharePoint, and OneDrive. 
• Monitor content production timelines and proactively identify and communicate risks, delays, or conflicts to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Maintain organized digital asset libraries, including photography, video, and design files, ensuring materials are easily retrievable and properly archived.

 Social Media Operations, content scheduling and engagement 

• Schedule, publish, and manage content across all organizational social media platforms in alignment with the established content calendar and campaign strategies.
• Ensure all content is optimized for platform-specific requirements, including formatting, sizing, and audience engagement for best practices.
• Monitor social media engagement, identify trends and community feedback, and escalate relevant insights to inform communication strategies.
• Support audience interaction management by monitoring comments, messages, and community responses while maintaining organizational voice and professionalism.
• Assist in maintaining communication through platforms such as WhatsApp, Zoom, Mailchimp, and other community facing channels as needed. 

Website Content (Light Touch)

• Make routine CMS updates including swapping images, updating text, and adding program information. Deeper technical work is handled by dedicated web support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Cross-functional operation and organizational support 
• Collaborate with program teams, executive leadership, and external partners to translate operational priorities into effective marketing and communication materials.
• Coordinate or facilitate internal meetings with the organization team to meet the marketing need for each program. 
• Support early learning, behavioral health, advocacy, and community engagement initiatives through tailored content and design solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of marketing workflows, systems, and communication processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide flexible support for emerging organizational priorities and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate the ability to support content development across multiple languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Somali, Amharic, and Swahili, in addition to English.
• Apply culturally responsive communication practices to ensure content reflects community values, lived experiences, and equitable representation.
• And other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, Media Arts, or a related field. Preferred 3 or more years of hands on graphic design experience producing client-facing or community facing work.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment; handle multiple tasks with the ability to reprioritize and shift priorities quickly. 
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as required.  
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of basic office equipment  
• Excellent in English oral and written communication skills.  
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.  
• Department of Early Learning portable background check. Must pass portable background check requirements. 

Required Skills and Competencies

• A strong portfolio is required. We read every portfolio closely. Show us the work you are most proud of, especially anything that serves communities like ours. Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed.
• Demonstrated strength in typography, layout, and brand consistency.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Experience working within or building brand systems and style guides. This role will have real input on how VOT's visual identity grows over time.
• Experience designing for multilingual or immigrant and refugee communities strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity in visual storytelling.
• Familiarity with Premiere Pro or similar video editing tools is a plus.
• Comfort scheduling and publishing content on platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Basic familiarity with CMS platforms such as WordPress.
• Strong time management and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a team-first approach.
• Experience in nonprofit, early learning, or community-based organizations is a plus.
• Portable Background Check with MERIT required

Pay: $60,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person