Social Media Internship, LaunchSpace, Inc.
LaunchSpace, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose purpose is to provide a community makerspace, training center, and business incubation center to support innovative economic development in post-industrial, semi-rural communities of the North Quabbin region of Massachusetts. LaunchSpace is seeking a Social Media Intern to work with the Chief Executive Officer and to coordinate and implement the Social Media Marketing Plan.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:The social media intern will focus on the following areas: social media content creation, trend research, and impact tracking. Interns will work directly with staff and/or appointed members from the organization on general internship onboarding, creating a schedule, establishing weekly check-ins, and scheduling timely feedback meetings.
Duties will include:
- Work in a team environment;
- Create and coordinate content calendar according to marketing plan;
- Create social media content with focus on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram to review with CEO and posting according to content calendar; 2+ posts per day;
- Interview our talented members and makers to document their stories, craft, and vision;
- Work with Public Relations Intern to draft periodic press releases and e-newsletters;
- Work with CEO to create targeted social media campaigns; example grand opening, Maker Mixer;
- Track impact, use available analytics to make recommendations and changes to content;
- Research industry trends and propose recommendations to CEO for creative campaigns.
Requirements:
- Strong writing skills and attention to detail;
- Basic graphic design skills, Canva (preferred);
- Basic video skills, YouTube (preferred);
- Experience with social media platforms, ideally on behalf of an organization or business;
- Experience in Google Drive and Zoom;
- An enthusiasm for the organization's mission.
PAY TYPE: Unpaid, with potential for academic credit and/or recommendation letter
JOB STATUS: Part-Time (about 5 hours/week), flexible
LOCATION: Remote/Virtual
CONTACT: Brianna Drohen, brianna@launchspace-orange.com
HOW TO APPLY: Resume & brief cover letter to Brianna Drohen, brianna@launchspace-orange.com