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Children Animation Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Internship

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We uncover the natural gifts of children by unleashing the power of parents and caregivers. As a ... A demonstrated interest or portfolio in graphic design and animation is preferred. Operational ...

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$37

$66

How much do children animation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for children animation in Ohio is $37.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.82 and $60.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a children animation?

A Children Animation job involves creating animated content specifically designed for young audiences. Professionals in this field work on developing characters, storylines, and visuals that are engaging and age-appropriate. This can include TV shows, movies, educational videos, and online content. Roles in this industry range from animators and storyboard artists to writers and voice actors. The goal is to entertain and educate children through visually appealing and meaningful storytelling.

What does a children animation do?

A typical day in Children Animation often involves developing storyboards, designing characters, and animating scenes to bring stories to life for young audiences. You may collaborate closely with writers, directors, voice actors, and other animators to ensure visual consistency and storytelling quality. Regular team meetings and feedback sessions are common, as projects are highly collaborative. Deadlines can be tight, especially in TV or streaming production environments, but the work is both creative and rewarding for those passionate about entertaining and educating children.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in children animation, and why are they important?

To thrive in Children Animation, you generally need proficiency in visual storytelling, character design, and animation principles, often supported by a relevant degree or substantial portfolio. Mastery of animation software such as Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or Maya, as well as familiarity with storyboarding tools, is typically required. Creativity, patience, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally are valuable soft skills for this role. These skills enable the creation of engaging, age-appropriate animated content that resonates with young audiences and aligns with project goals.

Infographic showing various Children Animation job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Internship, 33% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $77,932 per year, or $37.5 per hour.

Internship

Beech Acres

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$15/hr

Internship

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

Digital Transformation & AI Engineering Intern (40 hours per week) $15.00 hourly

Start date end of August for 3 months with potential to extend to 6 months


Beech Acres Parenting Center has been serving the community for 175 years. We uncover the natural gifts of children by unleashing the power of parents and caregivers. As a contemporary parenting center, Beech Acres serves over 35,000 people annually through a wide range of services including foster care, kinship care, adoption, behavioral health support in schools, parent coaching and much more. All of our programs are founded in our Natural Strength Parenting™ framework which enables parents to unlock their own potential by building on their unique strengths. For more information, visit www.beechacres.org

Why you will love working for Beech Acres:

We're a spirited team that believes in having fun and making an impact in our community and beyond. We’ve built a culture that values our team members’ strengths where we embrace our differences and live the value of Inclusion to all. Through our Culture of Well-Being, emphasis on psychological safety and belonging for all; our team members and the families we serve feel safe bringing their authentic self to Beech Acres.

We take pride in offering you a competitive benefits package, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and other benefits. Interns only eligible for the 401K match. Our Perks at Work include but not limited to:

  • Generous compensation within the non-profit sector along with bonus opportunities for all team members.
  • Benefits effective 1st day of hire which includes health care, dental and vision.
  • Best in market paid time off benefits. Eligible to receive up to 42 days your first year.
  • Life insurances and disability packages
  • 401K match
  • Tuition + Licensure reimbursement
  • Cell phone + Mileage reimbursement
  • Awards and recognition programs
  • Professional Development
  • Clinical and Training supervision and in-house training to achieve CEU’s
  • Workplace Flexibility
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • And much more

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

AI Systems & App Development

  • Develop and deploy Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) agents to provide parents with instant, grounded advice based on Beech Acres' proprietary archives.
  • Design and maintain efficient database schemas to support new app features, ensuring data integrity and scalability.
  • Map system architectures and data flows, including software documentation, to ensure all AI-human interactions are transparent and maintainable.

Creative Engineering & Content Generation

  • Utilize AI tools (such as Nano Banana 2 or Veo3) to develop high-quality social media content and digital assets that drive brand awareness.
  • Lead the creation of engaging motion graphics and visual elements for the Beech Acres mobile app and digital marketing channels

Workflow Automation & Efficiency within Business Development & Marketing

  • Identify manual, repetitive business tasks and design automated solutions using Python, APIs, or integration platforms to increase organizational value.
  • Evaluate the "As-Is" state of business operations and implement "To-Be" digital solutions that measurably improve staff productivity

Technical Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in Python (specifically for web frameworks or data processing).
  • Solid understanding of database design, APIs, and version control.
  • Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and a desire to explore emerging AI implementation techniques.
  • A demonstrated interest or portfolio in graphic design and animation is preferred.

Operational Standards

  • Participate in weekly technical syncs where the focus is on showcasing functional builds and live progress rather than verbal updates.
  • Maintain a clear log of technical choices, AI prompts used, and security measures taken to protect user data.
  • At the end of the term, provide a comprehensive hand-off package including system credentials, troubleshooting guides, and staff training videos.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree (preferred) program focusing on AI business applications.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Experience with a non-profit environment a plus