Social Media Intern- Fall 2026
About The Position
As a Social Media Intern, you will play a key role in creating engaging digital content that highlights the energy, creativity, and impact of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. Working closely with our Marketing & Communications team, you will help plan, create, and publish content across our social media platforms while learning how a nationally recognized nonprofit brand builds meaningful connections with its audiences. This is a hands-on, portfolio-building internship designed for creative students who want real-world experience in nonprofit marketing and digital communications. The position requires 20 hours per week, is eligible for college credit, and offers a flexible hybrid schedule. Interns are paid minimum wage (currently $15 per hour worked).
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a graduate, bachelor's or associate's degree program
- Must have completed at least one (1) semester of college
- Must be pursuing a degree relevant to the role
Nice To Haves
- Real-world experience managing social media for a well-established nonprofit organization
- Hands-on experience creating content for multiple digital platforms and audiences
- Practical knowledge of social media strategy, analytics, and content planning
- Mentorship and collaboration with an experienced Marketing & Communications team
- A strong portfolio featuring social media campaigns, graphics, photography, video, and copywriting
- Insight into how social media supports marketing, philanthropy, membership recruitment, programming and community engagement
- Opportunity to work with an established national brand
Responsibilities
- Create engaging social media content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other digital platforms
- Write compelling captions and copy that align with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri brand voice
- Capture and edit short-form photo and video content for social media posts, stories, and reels
- Assist with planning and executing social media content calendars and campaigns
- Monitor social media channels by responding to comments and messages as directed and identifying opportunities for engagement
- Track social media trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to help keep content fresh and relevant
- Assist with live event coverage, including real-time stories, photos, and behind-the-scenes content
- Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to brainstorm campaign ideas and creative concepts
- Analyze basic social media performance metrics and help identify opportunities to improve engagement and reach
- See your work published across Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri's digital platforms
Benefits
- Eligible for college credit
- Flexible hybrid schedule
- Paid minimum wage ($15 per hour worked)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
