Social Media & Design Manager

Leap Lab is a nonprofit launching the Ventura County Science Center in Santa Paula, to engage local communities in science-based resilience. We create hands-on science experiences, traveling exhibits, and community programs designed to make science accessible, relevant, and engaging. This is a unique opportunity to help build a new science center and its public voice from the ground up.

We are seeking a creative and highly organized Social Media & Design Manager to lead Leap Lab’s communications, visual identity, and public-facing materials.

This role combines hands-on design work with strategic storytelling and content marketing, supporting everything from social media and events to fundraising materials and reports. The ideal candidate can both develop and execute, translating ideas into clear, compelling visuals and messaging with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a consistent voice across all channels and materials
• Grow followers and engagement with multiple audiences

Communications & Content

• Manage and grow Leap Lab’s social media presence across all social platforms
  • content creation – both static and video (video content provided)
  • scheduled posting 2-3 posts/week
  • Utilize tags, descriptions, and links
• Campaign creation and analytics in conjunction with SEO/AdWords campaigns
• Capture and create stories from programs, events, and community impact 
• Plan and execute monthly newsletters (content gathering, design, distribution) 

Design & Visual Communication

• Lead design of a wide range of promotional materials, including: 
  • Event promotions (flyers, posters, digital assets) 
  • Program materials (one-pagers, brochures, handouts) 
  • Social media graphics and infographics 
• Create custom graphics, icons, and visual elements to support storytelling 
• Design occasional reports, pitch decks and fundraising materials in collaboration with leadership 

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years experience in communications, graphic design, or related field 
• Proven experience managing social media and content strategy 
• Strong portfolio of digital and print design (reports, decks, marketing materials) 
• Proficiency in tools for graphic design, social media management and analytics
• Strong writing, organizational, and project management skills 
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a small, dynamic team 
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Knowledge of SEO/ Google AdWords a plus
• Interest in science, environment, education, or community-based work is a plus