Social Media / Marketing Intern (Part-Time)

Colman Engineering, PLC; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IRA Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

8 Paid Holidays

Leadership Training & Continuing Education

Supportive, Friendly Team Environment

Job summary

A local engineering firm in Harrisonburg is looking for a creative and motivated Social Media / Marketing Intern. This part-time position offers 5–10 hours of flexible work each week, perfect for a college student. The intern will craft content strategies, gather insights through interviews, and contribute to various marketing deliverables. Ideal candidates will possess strong writing, storytelling, and photography skills. Compensation ranges from $15 to $20 per hour, with additional benefits related to the internship.

Qualifications

• Current college student in marketing, communications, design, or related field preferred.
• Writing and storytelling skills essential.
• Strong photography and videography abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify the target audience and craft engaging content strategies.
• Gather information through interviews to create various deliverables.
• Track engagement and suggest improvements to better serve the audience.

Skills

Writing and storytelling skills

Photography and videography skills

Familiarity with social media platforms and trends

Ability to interview people

Education

Current college student in marketing, communications, design

Job description

Social Media / Marketing Intern (Part-Time)

Overview

Colman Engineering is seeking a creative and motivated college student to support our marketing and social media efforts. This is a paid, part-time internship (5–10 hours per week) with flexible scheduling. **Must live within 20 minutes of Harrisonburg, VA**

Not all employer-sponsored benefits (listed below) will be available for this position. Salary range is $15 - $20/hour.

Harrisonburg, VA—a thriving city nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, offering a wonderful, eclectic mix of agriculture, higher education, arts, outdoors, and culinary delights. We’re just two hours from DC, Richmond, and Blacksburg.

Employer-Sponsored Benefits

IRA Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

8 Paid Holidays

Leadership Training & Continuing Education

A Supportive, Friendly Team Environment

Your salary will be based on your demonstrated ability to hit the ground running with the Key Responsibilities listed below.

Key Responsibilities

Get to know us and our company’s purpose and values

Identify our target audience and what matters most to them

Create a strategy for reaching our target audience with content they’ll find interesting, engaging, and beneficial

Gather information through interviews with employees, clients, partners, etc.

Learn and apply best practices for interviewing—helping interviewees feel comfortable so they share their best insights and stories

Use the information gathered in the interviews to create a variety of deliverables, such as project write-ups, blog posts, social media posts, short videos, etc.

Track engagement and suggest creative ways to serve our audience better

Qualifications

Current college student (marketing, communications, design, or related field preferred)

Writing and storytelling skills

Photography and videography skills

Familiarity with social media platforms and trends

Ability to interview people and translate those conversations into engaging content

Physical Requirements

This position involves a combination of office-based and field-based work. Candidates must be able to safely perform tasks in both environments as outlined below, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods while using a computer, mouse, and other office equipment. Requires the ability to view screens, read technical documents, and communicate clearly by phone, video call, and in person. Occasional bending, crouching, or reaching may be required to access files and equipment stored between floor and shoulder height.

Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods on uneven terrain and in varying site conditions, including construction zones, wooded areas, and open fields. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds equipment. Tasks may include kneeling, bending, or reaching to collect data or perform measurements. Work may be performed outdoors in a range of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.