Social Media Intern

This internship begins June 1, 2026 and ends August 21, 2026.

Location – Low Hybrid 
This is a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work both onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our Cashton, WI office for 3-5 days per week, and the rest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite. 

Employee Type – Hourly
Bonus Eligibility – No
Safety Sensitive – No

If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it’s going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth.  We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning.  Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader.  Organic is all we do.  We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Organic Social 
• Support community engagement by responding to comments and messages across social platforms, providing timely and brand-aligned customer service.  
• Interact via comments and reactions with targeted audiences as part of the reach and discoverability expansion program for the brand. 
• Conduct a comprehensive content audit of Organic Valley’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest channels and provide actionable recommendations to improve performance and audience engagement. 
• Conceptualize and produce seasonal and trend-driven content for Organic Valley’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest). Responsibilities include filming and editing media assets, serving as on-screen talent when appropriate, and crafting compelling copy.  
• Analyze current trends across major platforms to inform Organic Valley’s social strategy. 
• Evaluate emerging platforms and opportunities for expanding Organic Valley’s organic social presence. 
 

Paid Social
• Support setup and execution of paid social media ads across platforms including Meta, TikTok and Pinterest. 
• Support ad creation across Meta, TikTok, and Pinterest by writing compelling copy, drafting creative briefs, and coordinating with design teams to develop visuals. 
• Monitor and report on paid social media ad performance on weekly and monthly basis, providing data-driven insights and optimization recommendations to improve campaign effectiveness across platforms including Meta, TikTok and Pinterest. 
 

Additional Duties and Responsibilities
• Meet with stakeholders across CROPP to discuss their roles and performance goals 
• Prepare final report about internship projects, learnings, recommendations and experience to present to key stakeholders and leadership 
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education with one year or less from graduation required. 
• Currently working towards a degree in marketing, communications or public relations preferred.   
• Strong interest in and aptitude for marketing data analysis. 
• Course work in digital marketing/social media required. 
• Familiarity with how major social platforms work and interest in creating content for them preferred. 
• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written required. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs required. 
• Ability to prioritize workload and responsibilities effectively. 
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Interest in organic and working with farmers and cooperative business model preferred. 
 

Hourly wage: $18 per hour
 

Internship Program Overview:
-Program concludes after 12 weeks (first week of June 2026-August 2026)
-Furnished housing provided or housing stipend
-Engaging and project-based experiences with a leading organic food brand
-Network and learn from our business leaders in a "Learn The Co-op Series"
-Various intern group events held throughout the summer
-Interns are paid hourly for time worked
-Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work