Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Specialist

Celebrate the Children is seeking a creative, motivated, and highly organized Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Specialist to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, enjoys wearing many hats, and is excited about using creativity and digital communication to help grow and promote our organization.

The Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Specialist will be responsible for creating engaging visual content, maintaining and updating our website, supporting marketing and communications initiatives, and helping bring the Celebrate the Children brand to life across digital and print platforms.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, adaptable, team-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities at once. Our ideal candidate is someone who takes direction well, is comfortable receiving feedback, can pivot quickly when priorities change, and is willing to jump in wherever needed to support the team and our mission.

• Design graphics and visual materials for print and digital use, including flyers, brochures, advertisements, social media graphics, event materials, presentations, signage, and promotional materials, email marketing.

• Maintain consistency of the Celebrate the Children brand across all platforms and materials.

• Develop creative concepts for campaigns, events, fundraising initiatives, programs, and community outreach.

• Create engaging social media graphics and other digital content.

• Assist with photography and videography at events and school/community activities as needed.

• Help develop creative materials that showcase CTC students, staff, programs, accomplishments, and community impact.

• Maintain and regularly update the Celebrate the Children website.

• Add and update program information, events, news, announcements, photos, forms, and other website content.

• Ensure website content is current, accurate, visually appealing, and easy to navigate.

• Assist with website improvements, new pages, landing pages, and special campaigns.

• Monitor website content and identify opportunities to improve the user experience.

• Develop and maintain a content and marketing catalog.

• Collaborate with administration and staff to develop marketing and promotional materials.

• Support social media planning and content creation.

• Assist with email marketing, digital campaigns, newsletters, and other communications.

• Help promote school events, community events, fundraising campaigns, conferences, programs, and special initiatives.

• Work with outside vendors, printers, photographers, sponsors, and community partners when needed.

• Help identify new and creative ways to increase awareness of Celebrate the Children and its programs.

• Assist with the design, promotion, and execution of CTC events and special projects.

• Be available to attend occasional evening and weekend events for photography, social media coverage, graphic support, and other marketing needs.

• Assist with event signage, programs, displays, promotional materials, and other on-site needs.

• Be willing to step outside of the traditional responsibilities of the position when necessary to help a project or event succeed.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Is creative, enthusiastic, and highly motivated.

• Enjoys working in a collaborative team environment.

• Can manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.

• Is flexible and able to pivot quickly when priorities change.

• Takes direction well and is comfortable receiving constructive feedback.

• Is proactive and able to work independently once direction is provided.

• Has excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Is detail-oriented and takes pride in producing high-quality work.

• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are exactly alike.

• Is willing to learn new programs, platforms, and technologies.

• Has a positive, can-do attitude and is willing to jump in and help wherever needed.

• Is excited about being part of an organization that is growing and evolving.

• Is passionate about helping tell our story and increasing awareness of Celebrate the Children.

• Understands that flexibility and teamwork are essential in a dynamic school and nonprofit environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Web Design, or a related field preferred but not necessary.

• Relevant professional experience may be considered in place of a degree.

• Demonstrated experience in graphic design and digital content creation.

• Experience managing or updating websites.

• Proficiency with graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or comparable programs.

• Experience with social media platforms and digital marketing.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic photography and video editing skills preferred.

• Experience with WordPress or another website content management system preferred.

• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Celebrate the Children is a dynamic organization that supports children, families, educators, and the community. The successful candidate should be comfortable in an environment where priorities can change quickly and where creativity, collaboration, and flexibility are valued.

This is not a traditional 9-to-5 creative position. The role may occasionally require attendance at evening or weekend events, special programs, conferences, fundraisers, and community activities.

We are looking for someone who doesn't simply want to complete assigned projects, but who is excited to contribute ideas, take initiative, and help Celebrate the Children continue to grow.

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping how Celebrate the Children communicates with families, educators, professionals, and the broader community. The right candidate will have the opportunity to make a visible impact, develop creative campaigns, support exciting events and initiatives, and help tell the story of an organization dedicated to changing the way children and families experience education and support.

If you are creative, energetic, adaptable, and excited to be part of a growing organization, we would love to hear from you.

A salary range is provided in accordance with New Jersey pay transparency laws. Final salary is determined using a structured salary grid, taking into account years of relevant experience and educational qualifications, and is subject to the maximum limits established by the New Jersey Department of Education and the discretion of the Board of Directors. The salary provided is for a -month contracted position.

Celebrate the Children is an EEOE M/F/V/D in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws. 

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