Social Media Assistant Intern

sus.com; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

S:US is seeking a detail-oriented, creative intern to support Marketing Communications with social media content and channel management. You will help with digital asset management, content strategy, and visual storytelling for NY initiatives, including major campaigns and events.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with onsite and remote work, 20 hours per week from September to December, and a chance to gain hands-on nonprofit communications experience in NYC.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a communications, marketing, journalism, digital media, library science, or related program.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience with digital asset management, social media platforms, and emerging digital trends.
• Strong writing skills and an understanding of tone, voice, and visual storytelling.
• Experience with basic photo/video capture and editing; provide portfolio link in application.

Responsibilities

• Support key campaigns and events by developing and publishing content tied to initiatives.
• Draft and schedule social media content across platforms.
• Monitor engagement: track comments, messages, and interactions.
• Research content ideas by identifying trends and opportunities.
• Maintain the content calendar with deadlines and timelines.
• Capture photos and short-form video at program sites (travel may be required).
• Collect stories and quotes with proper permissions.
• Assist with analytics by supporting monthly performance summaries.

Skills

Writing skills

Digital asset management

Social media management

Organizational skills

Project management

Content strategy

Photo/video capture & editing

Education

Communications/Marketing degree

Tools

Photo/video editing software

Job description

Min

USD $20.00/Hr.

Max

USD $20.00/Hr.

Position Overview

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Services for theUnderServed(S:US) is seeking adetail‑oriented, creative, and proactive intern to support the Marketing Communications department inassistingwith social media content creation and channel management. This internship offershands‑onexperience in digital asset management, content strategy, and visual storytelling while contributing to the visibility of amission‑drivenorganization supporting New Yorkers in need.

Throughout the internship, the candidate will play an active role in supporting severalhigh‑impactorganizational initiatives, including our Developmental Disabilities Championships & Family Fun Day, Giving Tuesday campaign, Holiday Gift Project, andend‑of‑yearfundraising campaign—gaining valuable experience inevent‑drivenstorytelling and nonprofit fundraising communications.

Hybrid Schedule: Onsite at our central office (Tuesdays/Thursdays preferred), offsite at various locations, remote work.

Office location: 463 7th Ave 17th Floor | New York, NY 10018

Hours: 20hrs/wk

Duration: September21-December11(12wks)

This internship provides abehind‑the‑scenesandhands‑onlook at how social contentfuelsnonprofit storytelling.It’swell‑suitedfor someone who enjoys structure, creativity, and supporting impactful communications work from the ground up.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support key campaigns and events— Develop and publish content tied to major initiatives, including the Developmental Disabilities Championships & Family Fun Day, Giving Tuesday, Holiday Gift Project, andyear‑endfundraising campaign.
• Draft and schedule social media content— Support posting across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Threads, Bluesky, and TikTok.
• Monitor engagement— Track comments, messages, and interactions.
• Research content ideas— Identify trends, awareness months, andcampaign‑alignedopportunities.
• Maintain the content calendar— Track deadlines, campaign timelines,and upcoming posts.
• Capture photos andshort‑formvideo— Visit S:US program sites across NYC to gather visual content (travelrequired)
• Collect stories and quotes— Document lived experiences respectfully and in alignment with consent guidelines.
• Assistwith analytics— Support monthly performance summaries.

Deliverables

• Draft social media posts (copy + suggested visuals).
• Create a collection of photo/video assets from events or site visits.
• Create a curated set of story-based content elements (quotes, short narratives, or interview notes) gathered from program participants,staff,or volunteerswithappropriate permissions.
• Develop campaign support materials tied to projects (e.g., event coverage, social posts, videos, impact storytelling).
• Provide monthly engagement and performance summaries of social media strategy.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a communications, marketing, journalism, digital media, library science, or related program.
• Strong organizationaland project management skills.
• Experiencewith digital asset management, social media platforms, and emerging digital trends.
• Strong writing skills and an understanding of tone, voice, and visual storytelling.
• Experience with basic photo/video capture and editing(please provide a link to your photo/video portfolio in your application).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Proactive,detail‑oriented, and comfortable collaborating across departments.
• Interest in nonprofit communications andmission‑drivenstorytelling.

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Pageand see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the useofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact theLeave [e-mail].

ID

2026-18791

Work Location

In Person