Social Media Assistant Intern

UNAVAILABLE; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

S:US is seeking an detail‑oriented marketing communications intern to support social media content creation and channel management in a hybrid, NYC‑based role. You will gain hands‑on experience in digital asset management and storytelling while contributing to high‑impact nonprofit campaigns for New Yorkers in need.

The internship offers on‑site work at 463 7th Ave, with Tuesdays/Thursdays preferred, plus offsite and remote options.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a communications, marketing, journalism, digital media, library science, or related program.
• Strong writing skills and an understanding of tone, voice, and visual storytelling.
• Experience with basic photo/video capture and editing; portfolio link requested.

Responsibilities

• Draft and schedule social media content across multiple platforms.
• Support key campaigns and events with coordinated content.
• Monitor engagement and collect insights for monthly summaries.
• Maintain the content calendar and assist with analytics.

Skills

Social media content creation

Digital asset management

Strong writing skills

Organization & project management

Emerging digital trends

Education

Communications/Marketing/Journ(Digital Media) program

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.

Job Requirements

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 ourBenefits 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].

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2026-18791