Social Media Intern

Imagine! is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization supporting people with disabilities including I/DD, autism, and brain injury, and their families. We believe in dignity, belonging, and community—and we are intentional about how we tell stories that reflect those values.

The Social Media Intern will support Imagine!’s Communications & Marketing team by helping create, schedule, and track social media content across key platforms. This internship is designed as a learning-focused, mentored experience with meaningful, real-world responsibilities.

The Social Media Intern works closely with the Communications & Marketing Manager to support Imagine!’s social media presence on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook, and other channels. This role is ideal for a student interested in social media, digital storytelling, marketing, or nonprofit communications who wants hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

This role supports both the ongoing evolution and day-to-day execution of Imagine!’s social media strategy and content governance system. The intern will collaborate with our Communications team to refine workflows, apply brand standards, and strengthen approval processes to ensure timely, accessible, and mission-aligned content. This role is ideal for a student interested in social media, digital storytelling, marketing, or nonprofit communications who wants hands-on experience in a supportive environment

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Content Creation & Scheduling

Work from master social media calendar and tracking sheet
Draft posts at least one week in advance when possible
Maintain and update social media tracking document
Develop and manage placeholder content library
Ensure consistent hashtag usage (#ImagineColorado + campaign tags)
Include alt text and accessibility descriptions in every post
Confirm all images are from approved photo library and have releases (per brand standards)

Visual & Video Support

Create simple graphics using Canva templates (training provided)
Assist with short-form video content (e.g., iPhone videos, Reels, simple edits)
Help select and organize photos and videos that align with Imagine!’s brand and values
Follow Imagine! brand standards for logo use, colors, typography
Ensure logo placement and sizing follow guidelines
Upload all approved assets to shared drive per process

Engagement and Monitoring

Review comments, DMs, and mentions during assigned shifts
Escalate sensitive, media, policy, or donor-related comments to supervisor
Maintain respectful nonpartisan, values-aligned tone in all responses
Flag questions, trends, or engagement opportunities for the Communications team

Analytics and Learning

Assist with basic social media reporting (reach, engagement, impressions)
Help identify what types of content perform well
Participate in conversations about tone, accessibility, and storytelling best practices
Track engagement, reach, and impressions as assigned / agreed upon
Assist in identifying trends and content performance patterns
Support development of recommendations for improved outcomes

Brand and Compliance Responsibilities

Use approved logo variations
Follow color and typography standards
Confirm photo release compliance before posting as needed
Provide alt text/image descriptions for accessibility
Maintain people-first, inclusive language

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:	Strong written communication skills with attention to tone, clarity, and detail Interest in social media strategy, digital storytelling, or nonprofit communications Ability to work within established workflows and meet recurring deadlines Comfort receiving feedback and revising content thoughtfully Respect for brand standards, accessibility requirements, and approval processes Familiarity with social media platforms in a professional or personal context Commitment to inclusive, people-first language and nonpartisan communication
Training/Education:	Current student at a community college, university, or art school (or recent graduate in a related field)
Experience:	Preferred (not required) Experience drafting or scheduling posts across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and/or other social media platforms Basic familiarity with Canva and visual layout principles Interest in analytics and identifying trends in engagement data Experience working in collaborative environments using shared drives or tools (e.g., Teams, Google Drive, etc.) Interest in disability advocacy, social impact, or community-based work No prior professional experience is required — this is a learning role.
Working Environment/Physical Activities	Hybrid in Lafeyette Colorado 8-12 Hours per week (flexible); intern should maintain a predicable recurring schedule (minimum of 2 working sessions per week) to support consistent monitoring and execution. Duration: Semester-based (with the potential to extend)

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Employment at Imagine! is at-will, meaning that either the employee or Imagine! may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity – Valuing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Imagine! is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, hair style or texture, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by applicable laws is strictly prohibited.

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