Intern: Social Media (Spring 2027)

Volvo Group; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Internal mobility

Training and development

Job summary

Volvo Group is offering an internship in Marketing & Communications focused on social media content and channel development in the U.S. You will craft engaging posts, manage our social community, and help shape overall social media strategy across multiple platforms.

Applicants should be enrolled in a Business/Marketing degree, have completed 30 credits, and maintain a GPA of at least 2.75. The role includes housing assistance and opportunities for internal mobility and professional

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Business degree in Marketing or a related field.
• Must have completed 30 semester hours prior to start.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support content and channel development of social media marketing.
• Create approximately 50% of monthly social media content for Volvo CE North America.
• Engage with our social media community by reposting, commenting, and liking user-generated content.
• Update and maintain social media tools (e.g., monday.com, Sprout Social) for efficient workflow.
• Suggest evergreen content ideas to maintain audience engagement and drive traffic.
• Manage and schedule posts on Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Take compelling photos and videos; edit videos using Canva, Adobe Premiere, etc.; assist in shoots for PR team.
• Attend meetings with marketing agency partners; assist with tasks related to social media.
• Support dealer marketing content and PR/events teams as needed.

Job description

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

This portion of the internship will play a key role in supporting the content and channel development of our social media marketing efforts. You will be responsible for creating engaging content, managing our social community, and contributing to overall social media strategy.

Support the content and channel development of social media marketing.

• Content Creation: Develop creative and compelling social media posts and captions that align with our brand voice and objectives. Create approximately 50% of monthly social media content for Volvo CE North America, ensuring high-quality visuals and copy.
• Community Management: Engage with our social media community by reposting, commenting, and liking user-generated content to foster a sense of community and brand loyalty.
• Social Process Management: Update and maintain our social media management tools, such as monday.com and Sprout Social, to ensure efficient workflow and scheduling.
• Evergreen Content Strategy: Actively suggest evergreen content ideas, such as giveaways, contests, and stories, to maintain audience engagement and drive traffic.
• Multi-Platform Posting: Manage and schedule posts on Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube to reach our target audience across various channels.
• Videography and Photography: Take compelling photos and videos. Edit social media videos using Canva, Adobe Premiere, or other applications. Assist in video and photoshoots for Public Relations team.
• Agency Relations: Attend meetings with marketing agency partners. On occasion, work with agency to complete tasks related to social media.

Additional Responsibilities (as needed):

• Trend Reporting: Monitor social media trends and provide insights to inform content strategy and identify opportunities for growth.
• Support dealer marketing team with content creation for Volvo CE dealer marketers as needed
• Support Public Relations and Events team with content creation and graphic design
• Take on Marketing Team activities and support the team as needed with various tasks.

Who are you?

• Applicants must be currentlyenrolled and pursuing a Business degree in Marketing or another relevant topic at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex data and draw insights.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present data and insights clearly and effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is needed.
• Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week.
• Detail Oriented
• Data Driven
• Customer Focus
• Technical Skills
• Peer Relationships
• Integrity and Trust
• Action Oriented
• Open-Minded
• Multi-Task

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $17.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:

• Housing assistance, when applicable
• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
• Training and personal development

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.

Job Category: Marketing & Communication

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.