Graphic Designer & Social Media Specialist

Position Title: Graphic Designer – Social Media Specialist

Location: Lynchburg, VA

Work Schedule: Part Time, 20 hours per week

Benefits: 

• Salary Range: $21.75-$25.00
• Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay to use at your discretion
• 403(b) Retirement plan with company match and contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities

Summary: The Graphic Designer & Social Media Coordinator plays an important role in helping HumanKind tell its story. This position creates compelling visual content and manages social media platforms to increase awareness of HumanKind’s mission and the impact of our programs.

Working closely with the Communications team and program staff, this role designs digital and print materials, maintains brand consistency, and develops engaging social media content that connects with donors, partners, and the community. Through thoughtful storytelling and creative design, this position helps highlight the work HumanKind does every day to strengthen children, families, and communities.

Success In This Role Looks Like:

• HumanKind’s social media platforms feature consistent, engaging content that reflects the organization’s mission and values.
• Marketing and communication materials are visually strong, brand-aligned, and produced on time for campaigns, events, and programs.
• Program stories, staff highlights, and community impact are effectively shared through graphics, posts, and digital content.
• Social media engagement and audience growth steadily increase through strategic and creative content planning.
• Internal teams have reliable design and communications support for events, initiatives, and outreach efforts.

Career Path:

• Communications Specialist
• Digital Marketing Manager
• Communications Manager
• Director of Communications
• Nonprofit marketing or communications leadership roles across the sector

What You Bring To The Team:

• Experience creating engaging graphic design for both digital and print platforms.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Ability to develop engaging written and visual content that communicates impact and tells meaningful stories.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop); Canva or similar tools are also helpful.
• Experience using social media scheduling and analytics tools such as Meta Business Suite or similar platforms.
• Strong visual design skills with the ability to maintain brand consistency across all materials.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting communications initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff across departments while also working independently.
• Basic photography or videography skills for capturing content is a plus.

Requirements for Consideration: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in graphic design, social media management, or digital marketing.
• Portfolio demonstrating graphic design and/or social media work.
• Experience working in nonprofit communications, marketing, or fundraising environments is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Complete, pass, and maintain all required background checks and drug screening.

Why Join HumanKind: 

HumanKind is a non-profit human services organization that has been serving children and families for more than 120 years. We offer programs and services that instill hope and equip people with the tools to build a strong foundation for life.

With an emphasis on inclusion, we help individuals and families who face any number of life’s challenges. Our programs cover everything from financial education to foster care, from early childhood resources to services for adults with developmental disabilities.

HumanKind’s unique workplace culture is what sets us apart and makes us a Best Place to Work. We recognize that this culture exists because of our values. We acknowledge that we are humans on this journey, and none of us have fully arrived, but we are committed to striving and aspiring toward living out our values each day.

We Value:

• Actively working for equity and inclusivity, practicing humility and curiosity, taking responsibility, continuously evolving for change.
• Prioritizing caring for our people, fostering a nurturing environment, celebrating small wins, acknowledging challenges, embracing innovation and adaptability.
• Nurturing growth in ourselves and others, leveraging strengths, equipping with tools for success, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Staying mission-focused, serving with empathy, putting egos aside, upholding ethics, communicating openly, providing support, and encouraging feedback.