Social Media Intern

Ivy Tech Community College • Terre Haute, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Social Media Intern supports the Marketing and Communications team by helping create engaging content for Ivy Tech’s social media channels. This position provides hands-on experience in higher education marketing, content creation, storytelling, and digital engagement while helping promote campus events, student success stories, academic programs, and community initiatives.

Requirements

• Current student pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, advertising, public relations, or other related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and trends
• Comfortable taking photos and videos using a smartphone
• Basic knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools preferred
• Organized, dependable, creative, and able to meet deadlines
• Interest in marketing, communications, public relations, or digital media

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and scheduling social media content for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Capture photos and short-form video content to promote campus programs, environment, and student outcomes
• Assist with composing captions and help maintain a consistent brand voice across platforms
• Monitor social media engagement and respond to comments or messages as directed
• Help brainstorm creative content ideas to increase audience engagement
• Assist with basic graphic design using Canva or similar tools
• Track social media performance metrics and provide basic reporting support
• Collaborate with the marketing team on special projects as needed

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents
• Competitive benefits and professional development programs

What This Job Offers

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