Intern, Social Media-remote in Eastern States

$47,840 - $47,840/Yr

American Heart Association - Virginia Beach, VA

Part-time - Intern

Remote - Virginia Beach, VA

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The American Heart Association is offering a social media internship for college students, providing hands-on experience in a non-profit environment. This role focuses on 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 in social media management and contribute to the organization's mission of promoting health and hope for everyone.

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 are necessary.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required.
• Must have a reliable WiFi connection and be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a corporate or non-profit environment.
• Ability to guide projects and programs from inception through completion.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation at $23.00 per hour.
• Access to Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs.
• Participation in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities for professional development and training through HeartU.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and mentoring programs.