Intern, Social Media-remote in Eastern States

$47,840 - $47,840/Yr

American Heart Association - Harrisburg, PA

Part-time - Intern

Remote - Harrisburg, PA

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The American Heart Association is seeking a Social Media Intern to join their digital team in the Eastern States Marketing and Communication department. This remote internship offers college students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media management while contributing to a national non-profit organization dedicated to health and wellness. The intern will create engaging content for social media channels and analyze performance metrics, all while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute social media posts for Facebook, X, and Instagram.
• Monitor results of social media content on key platforms and provide analysis of findings.
• Source new content ideas and monitor trends on social platforms.
• Conduct an analysis of what other organizations and brands are doing on social media and present findings to the digital team.
• Learn brand standards and ensure content aligns with the goals and mission of the organization.

Requirements

• Candidates must be seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in marketing or public health.
• Strong background in social media and graphic design is required.
• Knowledge and experience with social media platforms, including Facebook, X, and Instagram.
• Experience with social media scheduling tools, such as Sprinklr or similar.
• Basic video, graphic design, and writing skills; experience with Canva or similar is preferred.
• Experience with social media monitoring, reporting, and analysis.
• Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must have a reliable WiFi connection.
• Minimum availability of 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8:30 AM - 5 PM EST.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation at $23.00 per hour.
• Access to Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs.
• Participation in Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost.
• Opportunities for professional development through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and mentoring programs.
• Access to HeartU, the Association's national online university with over 100,000 resources.