Social Media Intern Summer 2026

Johnston, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

ChildServeis looking for a Social Media Internto join our team this summer. This intern will get the opportunity to assist in the creation of consistent impactful content for ChildServes various social media platforms including writing and editing social media posts taking photographs and video and scheduling content. Responsibilities will also include supporting ChildServes digital marketing efforts by assisting with digital campaigns and using analytical tools to monitor and evaluate the organizations social media presence and performance.

About ChildServe& Our Team

ChildServehelps children with special healthcare needs live a greatlife. As a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowas only childrens specialty hospitalChildServeoffers complex medical care pediatric rehabilitation autism and behavioral health and community-based services.

Our team of 1600 caring employees serves nearly 6000 children each year thanks to the support of thousands of donors and community members. As a member of the Communications team the Social Media intern will join us in partnering with team members across the organization to capture and share stories news and engaging written and visual content that promotes our mission and invites engagement from our community.

What Youll Do

Every day at ChildServebrings unique opportunities to sharpen your social media skills while supporting our outstanding mission. As ChildServes Social Media Intern you will support the Communications team in capturing amazing things that happen here and sharing them with our this role you may be asked to:

Support ChildServes team instrategically telling our brand story to over 30000 followers through our social media channels including but not limited to ChildServes three Facebook pages Instagram X LinkedIn and TikTok accounts.
Assist in content creation for ChildServes social media platforms in the form of writing engaging captions capturing photo/video content as directed by the Digital Marketing Specialist and scheduling posts using the Meta Business Suite and Hootsuite.
Complete administrative work including sorting photos choosing the best pictures and light photo/video editing.
Perform social media listening monitoring and tracking of any brand mentions across our social media platforms.
Work with our teams designers to create eye-catching impactful social media graphics.
Help ensure brand consistency in ChildServes voice.
Support the teams larger organizational Marketing and Communications strategy and complete special projects as assigned.

Schedule and Location
This intern will join our team for up to 40 hours per week Monday Friday during typical business hours at our Johnston IA location with occasional work at other nearby ChildServelocations. Hours may be used to meet a students course credit requirement.

Compensation
This is a paid opportunity.

The Successful Candidate will have:

A passion for social media as a communications tool
An interest in pursuing a degree/career relevant to social media management
Experience in maintaining and running various social media platforms
A creative eye and excellent written communication skills for recognizing potential content and turning it into well-performing posts
Knowledge of Hootsuite Meta Business Suite and Adobe Photoshop is preferred but not required
Experience working with social media analytics is preferred but not required
An understanding of AP writing style or willingness to learn
Detail-oriented and the ability to be a self-starter
Strong organizational and project management skills
A big heart for helping kids with special healthcare needs live a #greatlife

What Youll Need

Current enrollment in an undergraduate institution preferred
Ability to exercise confidentiality regarding the affairs of clients staff their families and children
Ability to drive to various nearby ChildServe locations to cover photoshoots or events (mileage reimbursed)
Ability to read write and speak the English language
Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

Ready to Apply Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

ChildServepartners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreatlife.
ChildServeis a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowas only childrens specialty hospital offering a variety of services and programs to meet each childs unique needs.
ChildServesfour key specialty areas include: complex medical care pediatric rehabilitation autism and behavioral health and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery services are interwoven and streamlined so families can address their childs needs in one location.
Established in 1928 ChildServeproudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServeis committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process please emailemailprotected. ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

Intern

DescriptionChildServeis looking for a Social Media Internto join our team this summer. This intern will get the opportunity to assist in the creation of consistent impactful content for ChildServes various social media platforms including writing and editing social media posts taking photographs and...