Social Media & Digital Marketing Intern

Commonwealth Senior Living Corporate Office • Charlottesville, VA

25d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a digital native with a passion for content creation and a desire to make a genuine impact? Join us to use the power of social media to connect generations and change perceptions about senior living. This isn't just an internship, it's an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and build a portfolio of meaningful work. You'll directly contribute to Commonwealth's missoin to improve the lives of seniors, their families, and each other by helping showcase the value and joy of senior living. This is a paid internship. Hours : 20-40 hours week - We offer a flexible schedule to accommodate your studies Start Date: 2/2/26 Location : 915 East St. Ste 600 Charlottesville, VA. 22902 (hybrid schedule)

Requirements

• Recent graduate or currently seeking an associate or bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or other related fields
• Prefer one year of administrative experience with organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong writing and editing skills with impeccable attention to detail
• Experience with graphic design (Canva or Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing software
• A creative mindset that enjoys thinking differently and connecting with people of all ages
• An understanding of the latest social media trends and a willingness to explore and suggest new ideas
• Demonstrates good judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn new applications
• Able to live out Commonwealth Senior Living’s Noble selling purpose – “We improve the lives of seniors, their families, and each other."
• Must be willing to be a Culture Ambassador o Models the core values of the company: We Care About People We Do The Right Thing We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success We Speak Up? It’s Our Responsibility We Take Ownership and Add Value We are Respectful

Nice To Haves

• Prefer one year of administrative experience with organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the schedule for our communities’ social media accounts including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Google Business through Sprout Social, our social media management platform, and the native platforms
• Through Sprout Social, analyze and report on: o Positive/negative sentiment of social media engagement o Identify what campaigns are currently working well and which ones have opportunities for improvement o Identify opportunities for new campaigns
• Assist in coordinating photo and video shoots
• Visit nearby communities to capture social media content as needed
• Maintain a working knowledge of key responsibilities of the entire Home Office Sales & Marketing team in order to provide backup support and coverage as needed
• Perform additional responsibilities to support Home Office Sales & Marketing team members as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees