Social Media Marketing Intern

Job Summary

Were seeking a creative and passionate Social Media Marketing Intern to help us share our mission showcase our adoptable dogs and engage our growing community of volunteers fosters and dog lovers. This is unpaid internship is a hands-on opportunity to build real-world digital marketing skills while directly contributing to life-saving work. If you love dogs storytelling and social media this role will let you make a tangible impact while building your portfolio.

What Youll Do

Create engaging heartwarming social media content across Instagram Facebook TikTok and YouTube that showcases our adoptable dogs programs and community events

Capture and edit photos and videos of our rescue dogs events and foster families to build emotional connections with our audience

Schedule and publish posts using social media management tools

Design eye-catching graphics for adoption promotions event announcements and fundraising campaigns using Canva Adobe Photoshop or similar tools

Monitor engagement respond to comments and messages and foster relationships with our online community

Track social media analytics to measure campaign performance and identify growth opportunities

Support fundraising campaigns and adoption drives through creative storytelling and targeted content

Assist with content for our website email newsletters and promotional materials

Collaborate with our team to brainstorm fresh ideas that amplify our brand and mission

Help document volunteer experiences success stories and behind-the-scenes moments

What Were Looking For

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing Filmmaking Documentary Public Relations Communications Graphic Design Nonprofit Management or related field (or equivalent experience)

Genuine love for dogs and passion for animal welfare

Strong storytelling skills with the ability to create compelling mission-driven content

Familiarity with Instagram Facebook TikTok and YouTube

Basic graphic design skills (Canva Adobe Creative Suite or willingness to learn)

Experience with photography and/or video editing (even on your phone!) is a plus

Organized detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects

Creative self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively

Understanding of social media trends hashtags and community engagement strategies

Bonus: Experience with social media analytics tools (Meta Business Suite Google Analytics) or scheduling platforms (Hootsuite Buffer Later)

Time Commitment

1015 hours per week (flexible schedule)

Duration: Minimum 3-month commitment preferred

Remote with occasional in-person events/photo opportunities in Southern California (optional but encouraged!)

What Youll Gain

Real-world experience building a nonprofits social media presence from the ground up

Portfolio-building content creation opportunities

Hands-on mentorship and professional development

Networking with marketing professionals nonprofit leaders and animal welfare advocates

College credit eligibility (we work with schools to arrange fieldwork/internship credit)

Letter of recommendation upon successful completion

The joy of knowing your work directly helps dogs find their forever homes