social content creator

Deep Space Sparkle | Remote (30-40 hours/week)

About Deep Space Sparkle

Deep Space Sparkle is a trusted art education resource for K-7 art teachers, providing ready-to-teach curriculums, skill-building workshops, and an exceptional teacher experience that makes art education achievable and inspired. We’re building a complete ecosystem that supports art educators at every stage of their journey—from their first year in the classroom to leading thriving art programs.

We’re obsessed with details, driven by impact, and committed to sustainable excellence. Our team of self-directed creators transforms art education one supported teacher at a time, reaching tens of thousands of art educators worldwide.

The Role

We’re seeking a Social Media Content Creator who can translate our mission into visual stories and brand-focused content pillars that inspire and connect with K-7 art teachers. This isn’t about simply posting pretty pictures—it’s about understanding the daily reality of art educators, crafting content that speaks to their challenges and aspirations, and building an engaged community that sees Deep Space Sparkle as their trusted partner.

You’ll work closely with our Marketing Manager and Graphic Designer to create Instagram content that captures the magic of teaching art, shares our brand story and builds authentic connections with art teachers worldwide. Your reels, stories, and posts will help overwhelmed educators discover solutions that transform their teaching experience.

We welcome applicants who are committed to being an integral part of our team. If you are seeking a role that fuels your creativity and collaborative nature while developing your skills, Deep Space Sparkle is your home.

No agencies or businesses need apply.

What You’ll Do

Create Strategic Instagram Content

• Design and produce compelling reels, stories, and posts that are aligned with our content pillars
• Write captions that resonate with art teachers—balancing empathy, encouragement, and actionable value
• Develop and maintain a frequent posting schedule aligned with our brand pillars, product launches and membership initiatives
• Create content that upholds our unique approach to teaching art

Execute Creative Production

• Use Canva and/or Instagram’s Edits to create video content
• Capture and edit content that aligns with DSS brand standards
• Repurpose existing content across multiple formats (reels, stories, feed posts, carousels)
• Work with our Marketing Manager to align content with campaigns, launches, and membership goals
• Maintain an organized library of content

What Success Looks Like

You’ll measure impact through:

• Consistent content output—maintaining posting schedule across formats
• Engagement metrics (views, shares, comments, and meaningful interactions)
• Content performance that drives traffic to lead magnets and membership offerings
• Community feedback indicating content resonates with art teachers’ experiences

Who Thrives in This Role

You understand visual storytelling for the education space. You know how to create reels that tell a story, inspire and educate while maintaining brand consistency.

You’re genuinely passionate about supporting educators. Whether you’ve taught art, worked with teachers, or simply care deeply about education, you understand what art teachers need and how to communicate value in ways that resonate.

You have a refined visual style with strong execution skills. You work collaboratively with our creative and marketing team to create exceptional content, meet deadlines, and proactively solve problems when they arise.

You’re fluent in Instagram strategy and best practices. You stay current with platform changes, algorithm updates, and content trends. You know what makes reels perform, how to optimize stories, and how to create a varied grid aesthetic.

Requirements

• College degree required
• Demonstrated experience creating engaging Instagram content (portfolio required)
• Keen “eye” for creating visually compelling reels and stories
• Expertise with Instagram’s native editing tools and posting features
• Understanding of Instagram strategy, including reels best practices, story features, and engagement tactics
• Excellent written communication skills with ability to craft compelling captions using DSS Messaging Guides as your framework.
• Experience with art education or creative teaching is a plus, though not required

Deep Space Sparkle values: We’re obsessed with details, driven by impact, committed to the creative process, and believe in sustainable excellence over hustle culture. We’re building something meaningful, and we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to transforming how art teachers are supported.

How to Apply

Position Details
This is an independent contractor position offering 30-40 hours per week designed for self-directed creative professionals. You’ll have autonomy over your creative process while collaborating with our mission-driven team to achieve measurable engagement and growth goals.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique:

• Meaningful Impact: Your content directly supports K-7 art teachers and transforms their classroom experience
• Work/Life Balance: Work when you’re most productive, with core collaboration hours in Pacific Time for weekly team meetings.
• Professional Growth: Develop expertise in educational marketing, community building, and social media strategy
• iPhone Provided Receive a dedicated iPhone for content creation to ensure quality and consistency after a 3-month trial period.
• Creative Input & Development Your ideas matter. Expect a collaborative approach to decision making and content creation
• Competitive Pay: Starting at $30/hour, with bonus opportunities
• Direct access to founder and decision-makers – we are a small company that makes big things happen

Schedule Requirements: Flexible work schedule with availability for:

• Weekly Monday morning team meetings (Pacific Time)
• Weekly content planning sessions with Marketing Manager
• Monthly all-team meetings

Compensation: $30-35/hour based on experience and portfolio

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re excited about combining strategic thinking with genuine empathy to help art teachers thrive, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please email Bethany at bethany@deepspacesparkle.com. In the body of your email, include a brief cover letter telling us what excites you about this opportunity and why you feel you’d be a great fit for the Deep Space Sparkle Content Creator role.

Please use the subject line:
Your next Social Content Creator

Attach your resume to the email as a PDF attachment, and complete the Google form linked below.

Google Form Link

We can’t wait to learn more about you!

Only submissions completed through this format will be reviewed. We evaluate applications on a rolling basis and contact qualified candidates within 2 weeks.

Deep Space Sparkle is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team that reflects the art educators we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.