Social Media and Graphic Design Intern
Position Title:
Social Media and Graphic Design Intern
Position Type:
Internship for Undergraduate Student
Fellowship for Graduate Student
Full and part-time available
Hybrid format – in-person at Alexandria, VA office and remote
Position Compensation:
Stipend available to cover out-of-pocket costs
Course credit available
Position Time Commitment:
Minimum of 16 hours per week
August 15 to December 16 – Start and end dates are FLEXIBLE.
Candidate REQUIREMENTS:
University enrollment in any of the following majors/programs: Marketing, Communications, Media Design, Art/Graphic Design, Digital Media, etc.
Position Description:
The Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media and Graphic Design Intern for our highly competitive and educational internship.
This position will be responsible for managing ISD social media, planning social media and content calendars, creating social media posts and campaigns, analyzing social media metrics, engaging in decision-making based on social media performance, and assisting the ISD team with brainstorming campaigns.
The candidate will also be responsible for designing and creating other ISD content that informs, educates, and engages our audience, with the purpose of increasing brand awareness, educating about sustainable development, and achieving marketing goals. Such content may include ISD company flyers, service offerings, and informational one-pagers on disaster recovery and resilience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage ISD social media platforms, including regularly posting, writing captivating captions, responding to comments and DMs, and building and engaging with our audience
- Assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns
- Create and plan editorial calendars to ensure a strong and routine social media presence
- Create and distribute print and digital content such as blogs, infographics, flyers, photos, and videos for social media, website, and other traditional news outlets
- Track social media analytics, metrics, and engagement to identify and design high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability
- Support ISD marketing tasks and goals for virtual and in-person events
- Assist with photo/video content shoots
- Ensure brand message is consistent
- Support virtual and in-person ISD events, workshops, training sessions, and seminars by providing logistics, staffing, and other support as needed
- Assist with conducting in-person and virtual interviews and surveys
- Support ISD staff by providing operational and administrative assistance as requested
Having a can-do, team orientation is essential. All ISD staff, interns, and fellows are expected to support convenings, develop and maintain ISD contacts and databases, support communications, and pitch in to help when disasters or other crises occur.
REQUIREMENTS:
- University enrollment in any of the following majors/programs: Marketing, Communications, Media Design, Art/Graphic Design, Digital Media, etc.
- Previous professional experience in social media management, graphic design, and/or marketing and communications
- Familiar with Canva or a similar graphic design software
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications
- Willingness to learn other online platforms and programs critical for the success of the goals and responsibilities listed above
Successful candidates tend to be courteous, proactive, self-motivated, team-oriented, and capable multi-taskers, who are conscientious about details and willing to help out on a range of issues and projects.
Application instructions:
Please attach your resume and cover letter (INCLUDE YOUR M-F AVAILABILITY IN YOUR COVER LETTER) to your Handshake application.