[Hiring] Digital Social Media Intern @Active Minds

Role Description

As part of the Marketing and Communications team, the Digital Social Media intern will support the Social Media and Digital Marketing team in developing content across platforms, with a particular focus on short and long form video content capturing, editing, and producing. This role will provide interns with the opportunity to be creative, learn how nonprofits manage and develop their social media, collaborate with various Active Minds staffers to learn more about mental health advocacy, and interact with thousands of enthusiastic audience members on a daily basis.

• Create, edit, and publish short- and long-form video content for social media and digital channels.
• Assist with content planning, development, and execution across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.
• Support video production efforts, including filming, editing, captioning, and optimizing content for various audiences and platforms.
• Collaborate with staff across departments to identify and develop stories that highlight Active Minds programs, events, and impact.
• Assist with graphic design and content creation using Canva and other creative tools.
• Monitor social media trends, emerging platforms, and content best practices to inform content development.
• Support community engagement efforts by helping manage comments, messages, and audience interactions.
• Assist with content organization, asset management, and other marketing and communications projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Passion and experience working in social media with significant video editing experience.
• Experience with Canva (or similar graphic design software).
• Strong long- and short-form video editing, storytelling, and communications skills.
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro (or similar editing software).
• Interest in video filming, editing, and being on-camera.
• Strong writing and communications skills.
• Detail oriented & creative thinker.
• Team player with a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace, Zoom, and Dropbox.

Requirements

• All applicants must be currently enrolled in, or have previously attended, a U.S. based college or university.
• All applicants must be able to complete a work authorization (I-9) during onboarding.
• All applicants must be able to complete the entirety of the internship program during the listed dates in the job description.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience creating content for a nationally recognized nonprofit organization.
• Exposure to digital marketing, social media strategy, brand storytelling, and audience engagement.
• Opportunities to collaborate with professionals across communications, advocacy, fundraising, and program teams.
• Experience developing content that advances mental health awareness and social impact initiatives.
• A portfolio of meaningful work that demonstrates creative and strategic content development skills.

Application Process

The application cycle for the Fall 2026 Internship Program will be open from Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 through Wednesday, July 8th, 2026. When completing the application, please thoughtfully answer each application question in complete and authentic sentences as we thoroughly review every applicant.

Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by late July-early August 2026 regarding scheduling next steps. We value the time that applicants put into completing their applications, but due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide responses to phone calls or emails regarding application status.