Social Media Intern

Description

WHAT WE DO

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County unites the community to identify and solve our most critical issues. We are dedicated to improving people's lives and creating community-level change. Our work includes leading cross-sector collaborations, advocating for public policy changes and investing in programs that prevent problems from happening in the first place for those in need. Our strategy for improving quality of life and advancing the greater good involves focusing in four impact areas: 1.) Ready Children - preparing children for kindergarten; 2.) Successful Students - empowering students to graduate and reach their full potential; 3.) Strong Individuals and Families - helping individuals and families become self-sufficient 4.) Safety Net - addressing urgent and essential needs for those in crisis.

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County is looking for a creative and reliable college student to join our marketing team as a Social Media Marketing Intern. This role is a great fit for someone interested in social media, content creation, design, video or storytelling.

You’ll help create messages, capture photos and videos at events, brainstorm campaign ideas and learn how a marketing team turns community stories into action. This is hands-on experience you can add to your resume and portfolio while supporting work that matters in San Antonio.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN & EXPERIENCE

• Create, draft and schedule content for Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Capture photos, short videos and Instagram Stories at events, volunteer projects and community moments
• Help turn ideas into simple graphics, reels and short-form videos using tools like Canva, CapCut or mobile editing apps
• Join brainstorming sessions for campaigns, social media takeovers and storytelling projects
• Support day-of posting and engagement during campaigns, events and special initiatives
• Track basic social media performance and learn how analytics shape future content
• Help maintain the content calendar so posts stay organized and on schedule
• Support partner, volunteer and influencer engagement efforts
• Take on other marketing projects that help you learn, grow and contribute to the team

Requirements

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Current college student
• Interest in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Design, Journalism, Digital Media or a related field
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Experience using social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or X/Threads is helpful, but curiosity and willingness to learn matter most
• Reliable transportation for occasional local events, meetings or training
• Enjoy social media and pay attention to what makes content engaging
• Can write and edit short copy using a positive, professional voice
• Have basic design or video editing skills or are excited to build them
• Are organized, reliable and able to follow through on deadlines
• Bring creative ideas and are open to feedback
• Are comfortable working with a team and taking initiative on your own
• Are curious about marketing and storytelling
• Have created content for a class, club, campus organization or personal account

WHT JOIN US?

• Hybrid schedule available: 3 days on-site and up to 2 days remote, based on team needs and school schedule
• Downtown office with free parking
• Work takes place in a professional office environment and at occasional local events
• Typical work hours fall Monday through Friday between 8:15 am and 4:45 pm, with occasional evening or weekend support for events

Ready to build your portfolio and create content with purpose? Apply today and help us tell stories that move San Antonio forward.

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/c1a895ce-f28e-4dac-88db-d5fb796d20f5/UNITED-WAY-OF-SAN-ANTONIO-BEXAR-COUNTYhttp://bit.ly/uwsajobs.

• Applications WILL NOT be accepted via email.
• Contact [email protected] should you experience problems submitting your application.

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, UWSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County | 700 South Alamo St., San Antonio TX, 78205 | www.unitedwaysatx.org