Social Media & Storytelling Intern

Position: Social Media & Storytelling Intern (Federal Work-Study)

Hours:10-15 hours

Position Summary

The Social Media & Storytelling Intern will help share the mission and impact of The Vincent House through social media, email communications, photography, video, and digital storytelling. This role is ideal for a student studying marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, graphic design, digital media, or a related field who is passionate about using creative communication to strengthen community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms.
• Plan, write, design, and distribute monthly email newsletters highlighting student stories, program updates, upcoming events, and organizational impact.
• Photograph and film after-school programs, special events, and community activities.
• Edit photos and short-form videos (Reels, Stories, etc.).
• Write compelling captions, blog posts, and website content that tell the stories of our students, families, volunteers, and community.
• Design graphics for social media, newsletters, fundraising campaigns, and special events using Canva or similar software.
• Maintain a content calendar and schedule social media and email communications.
• Track engagement metrics for social media and email campaigns and recommend strategies for growth.
• Support fundraising campaigns, volunteer recruitment, and community outreach through strategic communications.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience with or willingness to learn Canva, email marketing platforms (such as Mailchimp), and social media management tools.
• Creative, dependable, and able to work independently.
• Comfortable interacting with children, families, staff, and community partners.

What You'll Gain

• Experience developing and executing nonprofit marketing and communications strategies.
• Hands-on experience creating newsletters, managing social media, and producing digital content.
• A professional portfolio featuring writing, graphic design, photography, video, and email marketing projects.
• Mentorship in nonprofit communications and community engagement.
• The opportunity to tell meaningful stories that inspire donors, volunteers, and community partners while making a lasting impact on youth and families in East Akron.