Social Media Intern

United Way Of San Antonio & Bexar County • San Antonio, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County is looking for a creative and reliable college student to join our marketing team as a Social Media Marketing Intern. This role is a great fit for someone interested in social media, content creation, design, video or storytelling. You’ll help create messages, capture photos and videos at events, brainstorm campaign ideas and learn how a marketing team turns community stories into action. This is hands-on experience you can add to your resume and portfolio while supporting work that matters in San Antonio.

Requirements

• Current college student
• Interest in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Design, Journalism, Digital Media or a related field
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Experience using social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or X/Threads is helpful, but curiosity and willingness to learn matter most
• Reliable transportation for occasional local events, meetings or training
• Enjoy social media and pay attention to what makes content engaging
• Can write and edit short copy using a positive, professional voice
• Have basic design or video editing skills or are excited to build them
• Are organized, reliable and able to follow through on deadlines
• Bring creative ideas and are open to feedback
• Are comfortable working with a team and taking initiative on your own
• Are curious about marketing and storytelling
• Have created content for a class, club, campus organization or personal account

Responsibilities

• Create, draft and schedule content for Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Capture photos, short videos and Instagram Stories at events, volunteer projects and community moments
• Help turn ideas into simple graphics, reels and short-form videos using tools like Canva, CapCut or mobile editing apps
• Join brainstorming sessions for campaigns, social media takeovers and storytelling projects
• Support day-of posting and engagement during campaigns, events and special initiatives
• Track basic social media performance and learn how analytics shape future content
• Help maintain the content calendar so posts stay organized and on schedule
• Support partner, volunteer and influencer engagement efforts
• Take on other marketing projects that help you learn, grow and contribute to the team

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule available: 3 days on-site and up to 2 days remote, based on team needs and school schedule
• Downtown office with free parking
• Work takes place in a professional office environment and at occasional local events
• Typical work hours fall Monday through Friday between 8:15 am and 4:45 pm, with occasional evening or weekend support for events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed