Social Media & Content Intern

Elephantenergy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 20,311 - 24,328; Part time

Job summary

Elephantenergy is seeking a part-time Social Media & Content Intern in the Denver/Boulder area to manage and grow its social media presence. The role involves creating engaging content, tracking social media performance, and using creative tools for video production.

Applicants should have a genuine interest in sustainability and demonstrate proficiency in video content creation and effective communication. This internship offers flexibility with a target of approximately 15-20 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in sustainability or clean energy.
• Demonstrated ability to create short-form video content.
• Strong written communication skills aimed at engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow social media channels for Elephant Energy.
• Create short-form video content for various platforms.
• Track and report social media performance metrics.

Skills

Social media management

Video content creation

Written communication

Tools

Canva

AI content tools

Job description

Posted June 10, 2026 – applications accepted until closed (anticipated late June).

About Us

For roughly 500,000 years, humans have been burning stuff to heat our homes, burn stuff to light our homes, and burn stuff to power our machines. It’s 2026, people. Let’s change that.

Right now, homes account for roughly 20% of the world’s carbon emissions. Here at Elephant Energy, we are committed to building a one‑stop shop that makes it easy to upgrade to a climate‑friendly home. We enable homeowners to confidently make the switch to modern, electric technologies and get their homes off of fossil fuels – all at once, or over time.

Start Date: Summer 2026 (target June)
Location: Colorado Front Range (Denver/Boulder area) – Remote‑friendly with occasional local presence for content capture
Role Type: Part‑Time Intern / Contractor (~15–20 hrs/week)
Compensation: ~$2,000/month
Duration: 3‑month internship (possibility of extension based on performance and business need)
Reports To: Marketing Manager

How to Apply

Submit a form with your resume and portfolio/work samples (required), and optionally, a cover letter explaining how your experience aligns with this role, why you’d be a great addition to the team, and answering a few questions so we can get to know you.

About the Role

The Social Media & Content Intern is a part‑time, creative role focused on building and maintaining Elephant Energy’s organic social media presence. This person will help us show up consistently and authentically on Instagram, LinkedIn, and community channels (including Reddit), while also generating short‑form video and UGC content that feeds both organic and paid creative pipelines.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage and grow Elephant Energy’s social media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit) – publishing consistently, engaging daily, and growing audience organically
• Create short‑form video content (Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikToks) from install footage, customer stories, and team content – using AI tools to move fast
• Be comfortable both behind and in front of the camera, including coaching team members during filming, hosting install tours, and presenting content for social media
• Create basic social graphics and thumbnails in Canva
• Build repeatable content systems and templates so the team can maintain momentum beyond the internship
• Support paid campaign performance by producing UGC and video creative that drives low CPL and MQL volume
• Track and report monthly channel performance – social and community engagement – tying activity back to inbound lead signals

Supporting Responsibilities

• Manage Elephant Energy’s Google Business Profile – weekly posts, photo uploads, review response support, and keeping information current
• Write or polish short‑form copy for posts, captions, and email blasts – conversational, educational, non‑salesy
• Maintain content calendar aligned to seasons, rebate cycles, and install activity
• Attend periodic team check‑ins and strategy syncs to stay aligned on priorities
• Assist with cross‑market storytelling (Los Angeles and Massachusetts content may be shared or adapted)
• Help maintain shared content asset library and organized archives

Not Included in This Role

• Paid advertising strategy, media buying, or ad account management
• Customer‑facing sales or field operations communications
• Website development, SEO strategy, or long‑form blog content production (may assist at the margins)
• Final decisions on brand guidelines or creative direction – those stay with the Marketing Lead

Success Metrics

• Minimum 4 posts/week across channels by end of month 1; maintained or increased through month 3
• Short‑Form Video Output: At least 4–6 Reels/Shorts published per month; at least 2 pieces ready for paid creative testing by end of month 2
• Audience / Engagement Growth: Measurable month‑over‑month improvement in follower count and engagement rate on Instagram and/or LinkedIn
• Content System Deliverable: By end of month 3, documented content templates and a repeatable publishing workflow that a future team member could pick up and run
• Organic‑to‑Lead Signal: Qualitative or quantitative evidence that social activity contributed to inbound MQL volume or lead inquiries (tracked in coordination with marketing/ops)

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in sustainability, electrification, or clean energy – this is non‑negotiable
• Demonstrated ability to create short‑form video content (Reels, TikToks, Shorts) – links to work required in application
• Comfort with AI content tools (Claude, Descript, Opus Clip, Canva, or similar)
• Strong written communication skills – conversational, educational, not corporate‑sounding
• Self‑starter energy: can work independently, manage own schedule, and meet deadlines without hand‑holding
• Based in the Denver/Boulder area (or willing to travel occasionally for content capture at job sites and customer homes)

Nice to Have

• Experience with Instagram, LinkedIn, and/or Reddit community management
• Basic SEO awareness and content optimization instincts
• Familiarity with Google Business Profile and social publishing tools
• Previous internship, freelance, or personal brand content experience

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other protected status. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.