Social Media Intern

JOB SUMMARY 

• This internship is structured to provide meaningful learning experiences, with mentorship and guidance from the Director of Communications. Interns will have opportunities to participate in team meetings, receive feedback on their work, and engage in learning sessions related to nonprofit communications and digital strategy. This internship will contribute to increasing audience engagement and visibility of our work across platforms, with opportunities to explore content creation (graphics and video) and storytelling for impact. This paid, part-time internship is ideal for a motivated student or early-career professional seeking hands-on experience in social media management and digital communications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS &KEY OUTCOMES 

• Assist in tracking upcoming content needs, events, and campaigns into the content calendar
• Assist with assigning, tracking, and following up on content development tasks
• Draft engaging copy tailored for various platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook)
• Identify or create accompanying graphics using brand guidelines and templates
• Schedule and publish content using HubSpot
• Support creation of short-form videos or reels (Bonus, not required)
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team members to support real-time engagement and strategy

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS 

• Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate
• Strong writing and organizational skills
• Experience with Canva, HubSpot, or other content creation and scheduling tools is a plus
• Interest in disability rights, inclusive education, or nonprofit work is strongly encouraged

COMPETENCIES 

• Clear communicator with a strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks
• Creativity and initiative in proposing ideas or improvements
• Willingness to learn and collaborate across teams

ENVIRONMENT

This job is performed in a remote/home office setting with no adverse environmental conditions expected.

The National Center for Learning Disabilities is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race,  color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Our workplace is accessible, and we are committed to providing accommodations to support both our employees in their work and applicants through the hiring process. We strongly encourage anyone from a traditionally marginalized or underrepresented group to apply, even if they don’t match every single bullet point.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their resume, work samples, and/or portfolio to internships@ncld.org by Friday, September 5, 2025.

This position reports to the Director of Communications within the Marketing & Communications Department. It is a part-time, paid hourly internship (non-exempt) of up to 20 hours per week, with compensation set at $16.50 per hour. The role is fully remote with an expectation to work on an Eastern Time Zone schedule. The internship will run from September through  December 2025 with flexibility on start and end dates.