Digital Designer & Content Coordinator (Part-Time)

Company Description

Erika’s Lighthouse is a non-profit organization that believes that every student should have the knowledge and tools they need to care for their mental health. We’re proud to provide our high-quality, comprehensive depression education and suicide prevention curriculum to school districts across the country, at zero cost. Addressing our youth mental health crisis requires collective action. Following our Four Pillar Philosophy, the Erika’s Lighthouse curriculum includes classroom education, empowerment clubs, family engagement, and policy and staff training. Best of all, every program is available to busy educators on our website in just a few clicks.

Role Description

The Digital Designer \& Content Coordinator will support the organization’s growing educational resource, design, and digital communication needs. This role combines graphic design, educational resource production, limited social media support, and digital content coordination to help strengthen audience engagement and brand consistency. This part-time hybrid role reports to the Marketing Manager and is based in Winnetka, IL with one in-office day per week. The hourly rate starts at $25/hr and will be based on experience.

Core Competencies

• Creativity \+ Visual Storytelling:

The ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively through visual design and digital content.

• Organization \+ Project Management:

The ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities with strong attention to detail.

• Collaboration:

The ability to work effectively across teams and contribute positively within a collaborative environment.

• Adaptability:

The ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and organizational needs.

• Technical Design Expertise:

The ability to demonstrate proficiency in graphic design tools and digital content platforms.

Responsibilities

Graphic Design \+ Educational Resource Production (50%)

• Design educational PDFs, classroom resources, presentations, and marketing materials
• Support visual consistency across print and digital materials
• Maintain and organize Canva templates and branded design systems
• Support annual report, fundraising, and campaign-related design projects
• Work closely with Director of Program Operations to ensure designs meet accessibility guidelines

Digital Content Support (35%)

• Support website and HubSpot content updates as needed
• Help strengthen visual storytelling and audience engagement across digital channels

Social Media Support (15%)

• Leverage AI for social media content creation, coordination, scheduling, and publishing
• Create social media graphics and digital content assets

Experience/Qualifications

• 3\+ years of professional graphic design and/or digital marketing experience preferred
• Expert proficiency in Canva required
• Experience supporting organizational social media accounts preferred
• HubSpot experience preferred
• Strong visual design, organization, and communication skills
• Dependability, good time management and organizational skills, and attentiveness to detail
• An innovative mindset that is continuously seeking creative solutions
• Ability to work strategically within a team structure as well as independently
• Experience working within nonprofit, education, or mission-driven organizations preferred
• At least one day a week in our offices based in Winnetka, IL. The remainder is flexible. Your work schedule must be consistent and fall within the core hours of operation (10am-2pm).