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Social Media Intern

CompanyACCESS, Inc
LocationAkron
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Social Media Intern will create engaging short-form video content and manage social media platforms to promote the organization's programs and events. They will also assist with daily administrative tasks and maintain a consistent brand voice across digital channels.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
21
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
ACCESS is dedicated to serving women and children experiencing homelessness in our community. ACCESS encourages women in the attainment of permanent housing by providing a supportive environment that includes programs of education, advocacy and empowerment.
About the Role
Location: Akron, OH
Status: Internship
Compensation: Unpaid
Start Date: Flexible
Schedule: Flexible
Hours: 15-20 per week
About Us:
ACCESS, Inc. is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, their services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Karla Straus Director of Human Resources, 330-376-0997 Ext 211

ACCESS is dedicated to assisting women and children in our community that are experiencing homelessness. The agency encourages the development of self-esteem and promotes the attainment of self-sufficiency through its commitment to providing a safe, supportive and holistic environment and through its programs of housing, education, advocacy and empowerment.

Position Summary:
The Social Media Intern will assist in supporting the day-to-day functions of our organization. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone interested in nonprofit marketing and communications.

Responsibilities:
  • Support daily administrative tasks and organizational operations
  • Film, edit, and publish one short-form video/reel a week
  • Create engaging short-form video content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Linkedin
  • Help promote our shelter’s programming, community events, and other initiatives through social platforms
  • Support efforts to maintain a consistent brand voice and presentation across social platforms  
  • Stay current on social media trends, platform features, and evolving digital content practices
  • Monitor social media activity, audience engagement, and emerging trends to help identify new content opportunities
  • Assist with additional graphic design assignment as needed
  • Help capture photos of residents and programming as needed
  • Write social media copy as needed

Qualifications:
 
  • Some college or pursing a degree in communications, journalism, digital media, marketing, broadcasting, public relations, or a related field
  • Available during standard weekly business hours (8am-5:00pm)
  • Strong interest in social media, digital content, broadcasting, journalism, or communications
  • Proficient in Canva and short-form video editing tools
  • Familiarity with social media platforms, particularly TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook
  • Ability to write clear, concise, and engaging social media copy
  • Creative mindset and an interest in visual and digital storytelling
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Social Media metrics evaluation
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office.
  • Passion for social impact and nonprofit work
Preferred Skills:
  • Basic data analysis skills
  • Prior volunteer or internship experience in a nonprofit setting
What You’ll Gain:
  • Exposure to the inner workings of a mission-driven nonprofit organization
  • Experience in nonprofit operations and administration
  • Mentorship from nonprofit professionals
  • Opportunities to make meaningful contributions to programs that create social impact
  • A supportive and collaborative team culture

 
Key Skills
Social media marketingShort-form video editingCanvaContent creationCopywritingSocial media metricsDigital storytellingAdministrative tasksGraphic designMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailData analysis
Categories
MarketingCreative & MediaSocial ServicesAdministrative
Benefits
Mentorship from nonprofit professionalsSupportive and collaborative team culture