Social Media Intern
Social Media Marketing Intern
Organization: Girls Spark
Location: Remote
Reports To: Marketing Board Chair
Time Commitment: 10–15 hours per week (Flexible)
Position Overview
Girls Spark is seeking a creative, organized, and enthusiastic Social Media Marketing Intern to help grow our online presence, engage our community, and share the stories that inspire our mission. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or emerging marketing professional looking to gain real-world experience in marketing, social media strategy, content creation, and brand management.
The ideal candidate is passionate about social media, enjoys creating engaging content, and wants to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Responsibilities
Social Media Management
- Assist in creating and scheduling content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
- Write engaging captions aligned with the Girls Spark brand voice.
- Monitor comments and messages and elevate questions when necessary.
- Stay current on social media trends and recommend new content ideas.
Content Creation
- Create graphics, Reels, Stories, and short-form videos using Canva and other creative tools.
- Help maintain a consistent visual brand across all platforms.
- Assist in developing educational, inspirational, and promotional content.
Marketing Support
- Assist with campaign planning for fundraising events, workshops, and community initiatives.
- Help promote volunteer opportunities, sponsorships, and special events.
- Research hashtags, trends, and audience engagement opportunities.
- Track basic social media analytics and provide monthly performance summaries.
Community Engagement
- Help grow Girls Spark's online community through thoughtful engagement.
- Identify partnership and cross-promotion opportunities with local businesses and community organizations.
- Encourage user-generated content and supporter engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current college student or recent graduate in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Journalism, or a related field.
- Strong communication skills.
- Time management skills, reliability and flexibility.
- Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
- Experience with Canva (ChatGPT, Claude, Ai is a plus).
- Comfortable filming and editing short-form video content.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable.
- Passion for empowering girls and supporting nonprofit organizations.
- Photography or videography experience is a bonus.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience managing social media for a growing nonprofit.
- Portfolio-building opportunities with real campaigns and creative projects.
- Experience in nonprofit marketing, branding, and digital strategy.
- Mentorship from experienced marketing professional.
- Networking opportunities with business and community leaders.
- Flexible scheduling that works around school commitments.
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of girls throughout the community.
Desired Skills
- Social Media Marketing
- Canva
- Content Creation
- Photography & Video
- Graphic Design
- Communication
- Organization
- Creativity
- Time Management