Join our passionate, driven team working to make South Dakota a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist state.

We're hiring a creative and dynamic Digital Content Specialist to join our team! This position will remain open until filled.

DIGITAL CONTENT SPECIALIST

South Dakota Voices for Peace (SDVFP) seeks a part-time Digital Content Specialist to join our passionate and driven team. The Digital Content Specialist will help convey SD Voices and its mission as a brand, through visually compelling graphics for social media, SD Voices websites, and multiple materials for print and digital collateral, with a focus on digital-forward design. The Digital Content Specialist is responsible for the conceptualization, design, execution, delivery, and maintenance of concurrent projects for multiple SD Voices stakeholders and service providers. This position will work under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Director and Program & Development Director, and will work on a team with all staff including  the Outreach Team, and Legal Team. This is a flexible position that can work in-office in Sioux Falls, or remotely.

​​PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and edit print and digital graphics whenever needed, utilizing existing designs and brand guidelines to influence their design.
• Assure branding is consistent across all channels and materials.
• Design posters, flyers, infographics, etc., as well as digital materials (such as images for social media, website, and mailing list).
• Help execute day-to-day design and digital content requests such as graphic and website edits, creation and management of application and registration forms, etc.
• Develop, manage, and maintain content for daily SD Voices social media posts, as well as manage and track all SD Voices social media accounts.
• Assist in drafting content for reports, press releases, mass texts and emails, fundraising letters, and so forth.
• Ensure the SD Voices brand and message remains consistent across all channels.
• ​Other duties as may be assigned, as design and content creation opportunities emerge.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated knowledge and basic understanding of art and design principles, particularly for digital and graphic design.
• Skilled with using Gmail and Google Suite, Canva, Mailchimp, Microsoft Office Suite, major social media platforms, and website builders (Weebly).
• Excellent interpersonal and (English) verbal/written communication skills.
• Able to readily learn new software, and willing to learn and stay current on new digital tools and platforms.
• Knowledge, familiarity, and/or experience with culture and community of immigrant/refugee/Muslim population(s), and general knowledge of the needs and issues communities encounter.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural and intercultural skills and/or experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple deadlines effectively.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team and take direction.
• Experience with database management, online event management, and mass texting platforms (primarily Flipcause and Mobile Pathways/MyCamino) is a plus.
• Multilingual skills are a plus but not required.
• 1-2 years experience or practice in graphic or digital design.

This is a part-time position (20-25 hours per week) paid on an hourly basis. Health benefits not available; flexible schedule an option.
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To apply, please submit all of the following materials together to Jen Dreiske at jen@southdakotavoicesforpeace.org with subject line Digital Content Specialist Application:
Send as one PDF file:

• Cover letter
• Resume detailing your work experience, educational background, skills, and any other qualifications
• Contact information of 2 references who are not related to you (please include their name, phone number, and email address)

Send as an attachment:

• 3-4 examples of social media or web graphics, posters, brochures, or other designs that you have made (required)

SDVFP imagines a South Dakota that is diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist. Our mission is to build power and enable healing in immigrant, refugee, and Muslim communities by amplifying their voices and working in solidarity with all who dismantle bigotry and racism. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. SD Voices for Peace encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.