Social Media & Digital Marketing Intern

OVERVIEW:

Are you a digital native with a passion for content creation and a desire to make a genuine impact Join us to use the power of social media to connect generations and change perceptions about senior living. This isnt just an internship its an opportunity to gain hands-on experience receive mentorship from experienced professionals and build a portfolio of meaningful work. Youll directly contribute to Commonwealths missoin to improve the lives of seniors their families and each other by helping showcase the value and joy of senior living.

This is a paid internship.

Hours: 20-40 hours week - We offer a flexible schedule to accommodate your studies

Start Date: 2/2/26

Location: 915 East St. Ste 600 Charlottesville VA. 22902 (hybrid schedule)

Responsibilities:

Assist with managing the schedule for our communities social media accounts including Facebook LinkedIn TwitterTikTok Instagram and Google Business through Sprout Social our social media management platform and the native platforms

Through Sprout Social analyze and report on:

o Positive/negative sentiment of social media engagement

o Identify what campaigns are currently working well and which ones have opportunities for improvement

o Identify opportunities for new campaigns

Assist in coordinating photo and video shoots

Visit nearby communities to capture social media content as needed

Maintain a working knowledge of key responsibilities of the entire Home Office Sales & Marketing team in order to provide backup support and coverage as needed

Perform additional responsibilities to support Home Office Sales & Marketing team members as needed

Qualifications:

Recent graduate or currently seeking an associate or bachelors degree in communications Marketing Business Administration or other related fields

Prefer one year of administrative experience with organizational and time management skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Strong writing and editing skills with impeccable attention to detail

Experience with graphic design (Canva or Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing software

A creative mindset that enjoys thinking differently and connecting with people of all ages

An understanding of the latest social media trends and a willingness to explore and suggest new ideas

Demonstrates goodjudgement problem solving and decision-making skills

Proficiency in computer skills Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new applications

Able to live out Commonwealth Senior Livings Noble selling purpose We improve the lives of seniors their families and each other.

Must be willing to be a Culture Ambassador

o Models the core values of the company:

We Care About People

We Do The Right Thing

We are Passionate Have Fun and Celebrate Success

We Speak Up Its Our Responsibility

We Take Ownership and Add Value

We are Respectful