Intern, Social Media-remote in Eastern States

$47,840 - $47,840/Yr

American Heart Association - Arlington Heights, PA

Part-time - Intern

Hybrid - Arlington Heights, PA

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The American Heart Association is offering a remote internship opportunity for college students interested in social media management within a non-profit organization. This internship aims to provide hands-on experience in creating compelling content for social media channels while working with the digital team in the Eastern States Marketing and Communication department. Interns will gain valuable skills and insights into the workings of a national health organization, contributing to the mission of promoting longer, healthier lives.

Responsibilities

• Work with the digital team to craft and execute social media posts for various platforms.
• 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.
• Experience with a strong background in social media and graphic design is required.
• Knowledge and experience with social media platforms, including X and others.
• Familiarity 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.
• Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and guide projects from inception through completion.
• Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a non-profit environment.
• Familiarity with additional graphic design tools.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $23.00 per hour.
• Access to professional development resources through Heart U, the Association's corporate university.
• Participation in Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost.