Social Media Intern, Aspen Policy Academy

The Aspen Institute • San Francisco, CA

313d • $20 • Remote

About The Position

The Aspen Policy Academy seeks a part-time Social Media Intern to support content creation and social media strategy. This role reports to the Events and Communications Coordinator and will work closely with the Strategy and Operations Manager and the broader Academy team. The intern will play a key role in social media and content creation, particularly during the in-person Science & Technology Policy Fellowship in the summer. This is a remote position, but candidates based in San Francisco, CA, are preferred to help capture in-person content for Academy events. The internship is expected to last six months, with a possibility of extension. The anticipated workload is approximately 10 hours per week, with some fluctuation depending on program needs. The hourly rate for this role is $20.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or Graduate student.
• Strong organizational, reliability, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as this is a primarily remote position.
• Some experience with social media management, video editing, and graphic design.
• Creativity and strategic thinking for social media campaigns.
• Passion for policy, social impact, and nonprofit work.
• Interest in gaining exposure to nonprofit operations in addition to social media management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update content calendars.
• Develop creative campaigns to highlight Academy programs and accomplishments.
• Capture and edit content during the in-person Science & Technology Policy Fellowship and associated events.
• Create and edit social media graphics and video content (e.g., reels).
• Track, analyze, and report social media metrics.
• Research trends to inform social media strategy.
• Transform existing Academy news posts, reports, or videos into engaging, bite-sized content.
• Assist in researching and compiling influencer databases for potential partnerships.
• Assist with operational or programmatic tasks as needed.
• Attend Academy training sessions, gaining exposure to policy advocacy skills and industry guest speakers.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Prescription benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed