Social Media Coordinator - PT Internship

Position Information:

Northwestern Health Sciences University is seeking a creative Social Media Coordinator Intern to join the marketing team this summer through October. In this role, the intern will collaborate closely with the Assistant Director of Brand & Content Management to help plan, create, and manage engaging content for Facebook and Instagram. The intern will gain valuable real-world experience developing social media strategies, capturing photo and video content, writing compelling posts, and connecting with online audiences in meaningful ways.

This hands-on opportunity is ideal for a student looking to strengthen their communication and creative skills while building a professional portfolio and gain practical knowledge they can carry into future careers.

This is a part time, non-benefits eligible position, working up to 19 hours per week.

Bloomington, MN with flexibility to work 3+ days per week remotely; must live local and be able to come to campus as needed.

• Design social media graphics using Canva.
• Capture and create engaging video and photography content with clear, engaging, on-brand social media captions.
• Regularly report performance metrics of posts and ads.
• Schedule and publish posts across platforms.
• Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and engagement.
• Collaborate with supervisor to plan and execute a monthly content calendar.
• Ensure all content aligns with NWHSU brand guidelines and approval processes.

• Current college student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.
• Experience with Canva or similar design tools preferred.
• Basic video editing skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable being on camera.

Does this sound like the type of role you could excel in? Where your background and experience may contribute to the growth of our organization? A role where you can add your passion and enthusiasm, and make a difference? If you believe you have the education and experience to meet the qualifications for this role, we'd value talking to you. Non-traditional backgrounds are welcome.

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour.

The hiring rate is determined by a combination of education, related professional experience, and internal equity considerations. NWHSU is committed to fair and equitable pay practices and does not base compensation decisions on gender or any other protected status.

When you join NWHSU you re not simply doing a job, you re making a difference. You ll see passion for our mission, our work, and our future growth opportunities all around you. Culture is extremely important to us. We re a small enough organization that you ll get to know everyone, have a voice, make an impact, and feel the enthusiasm of everyone you work with.

It s all part of our person-centered philosophy- and it s an ideal blend and a superb organization to expand your career.

The person-centered approach we take to healthcare education and practice extends to our NWHSU team. That means:

• Every role and individual contributes to our success. No matter what department you work in, you ll see passion for our work and respect for one another.
• Belonging is important to us - we all bring different backgrounds, perspectives, and value to the organization. And that makes us stronger.
• We re committed and engaged. You ll see that in every meeting, every discussion and everything we do. It shows and we re proud of it.
• We don t simply say we have a team environment - we live it. Your ideas and suggestions matter. We listen to one another and when something makes sense, we do it.
• We ve still got that entrepreneurial spirit, even though we ve been around for 80+ years. And we like that.
• We build in flexibility in roles whenever we can. We work in a hybrid environment. Each manager works with their team members to ensure there is a healthy work-life balance.
• Your personal and professional work opportunities are important to us - we provide these benefits so you can continue to excel in your career.

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