Social Media Intern

K9s For Warriors Inc; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization supporting veterans is seeking a part-time Social Media Intern to assist with marketing and communications efforts. The role includes creating engaging content, analyzing marketing trends, and coordinating projects with various teams. Ideal candidates will be college students or recent graduates in Marketing or a related field, with strong communication skills and creativity. Familiarity with social media platforms and design tools like Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud is required. This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours of work per week, primarily Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or recent graduate in a related field.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of marketing and social media best practices.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging videos and content for social media.
• Analyze market trends for new marketing opportunities.
• Coordinate marketing projects with various teams.

Skills

Creativity

Communication skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Social media knowledge

Education

Currently enrolled or recent graduate in Marketing, Advertising, Communications

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft programs

Job description

Determined to end Veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors is the leading nonprofit organization providing Service Dogs to military Veterans nationwide suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma — at no financial cost to the Veteran. Founded in 2011 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, K9s For Warriors is committed to saving lives at both ends of the leash by primarily rescuing dogs and pairing them with Veterans in need.

Role and Responsibilities

The Social Media Intern assists with the development and execution of K9s For Warriors’ external marketing and communications efforts. The role emphasizes supporting the Revenue team through content gathering, graphic design and editing for social media and print materials to maintain the organization’s brand identity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create videos and captivating copy to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate an online audience.
• Provide content to develop innovative social media, advertising, and event campaigns.
• Analyze data from online platforms and research market/trends to identify new marketing opportunities.
• Coordinate projects with Revenue and cross‑functional teams.
• Complete special design projects as assigned with a good sense of layout best practices.
• Ability to work with dogs on a regular basis.
• Maintain the digital asset library.
• Perform general office duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Currently enrolled or a recent graduate of a college or university program in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.
• Ability to learn and collaborate with various teams.
• Good verbal and communication skills.
• A wide degree of creativity and adaptability with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of marketing and social media best practices.
• Must be familiar with Canva, social media platforms, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft programs.
• Ability to think outside the box and communicate ideas.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment and maintain composure under tight deadlines.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time. Light to medium lifting required.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Creativity
• Social Awareness
• Time Management
• Collaboration

This is a part‑time position, 20 hours per week.

Work days will be Monday‑Friday between the hours of 9:00 am‑5:00 pm with occasional weekends as needed.