Social Media Intern - Summer 2026

Americans United for Separation of Church & State- • Washington, DC

5d • Remote

About The Position

Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) seeks a Social Media Intern to assist the Communications Department in a remote role. The Social Media Intern will report to the Marketing Director and work closely with the Director of Digital Communications to assist in developing video and digital content for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, and Bluesky.
Interns have the opportunity to meet and learn from staff across the organization including communications, policy, and legal departments. They will get to connect with and learn alongside a cohort of summer interns working in various departments at AU. All interns also have the opportunity to be published on AU’s Wall of Separation blog.

Requirements

• The strongest candidates will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the separation of religion from government; be responsible, hard-working, and ability to work collaboratively with diverse staff and supporters
• Exceptional written and verbal communications.
• Strong work ethic. Able to work independently or with a team.
• Light-lift graphic design for social media posts.

Nice To Haves

• Confident video presence. From explainer reels to SNL-type skits, being on video is second nature to you and you’ve always got a running wish-list of reel ideas just waiting to be filmed!
• Knowledge of major social media channels and current standard processes (Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Tik Tok, YouTube,etc.)
• Prior experience preferred in making consistent, engaging content on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter, whether on a personal account or for work, school, or other groups.
• Up to date with the latest content trends, sounds, and editing features.
• Familiar with content-specific influencers and confidence to reach out to them.
• Experience in Canva is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong working knowledge of Americans United’s mission, programs, and strategic priorities—and the fundamentals of church–state separation—including the role of Christian nationalism, AU’s brand voice and key audiences, internal content workflows, and online safety best practices for representing the organization on social media.
• Participate in rapid response social media content creation and posting as a member of the communications team
• Create weekly content for all social channels (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, Threads, BlueSky and YouTube) including video and graphic design content

Benefits

• The Social Media Intern will be paid a stipend of $2,760-$5,520 based on agreed upon hours for the summer.
• Interns receive substantive experience with in-depth exposure to some of the most important issues facing the country.
• Interns are provided and encouraged to take time to learn across the organization.
• AU can provide documentation for academic credit upon successful conclusion of the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed