Social Media Intern- Fall 2026

Job Details: Job Location: Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri - SAINT LOUIS, MO, Position Type: Internship, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Social Media Intern

As a Social Media Intern, you will play a key role in creating engaging digital content that highlights the energy, creativity, and impact of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. Working closely with our Marketing & Communications team, you will help plan, create, and publish content across our social media platforms while learning how a nationally recognized nonprofit brand builds meaningful connections with its audiences.

This is a hands-on, portfolio-building internship designed for creative students who want real-world experience in nonprofit marketing and digital communications. The position requires 20 hours per week, is eligible for college credit, and offers a flexible hybrid schedule. Interns are paid minimum wage (currently $15 per hour worked).

Essential Functions

Create engaging social media content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other digital platforms
Write compelling captions and copy that align with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri brand voice
Capture and edit short-form photo and video content for social media posts, stories, and reels
Assist with planning and executing social media content calendars and campaigns
Monitor social media channels by responding to comments and messages as directed and identifying opportunities for engagement
Track social media trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to help keep content fresh and relevant
Assist with live event coverage, including real-time stories, photos, and behind-the-scenes content
Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to brainstorm campaign ideas and creative concepts
Analyze basic social media performance metrics and help identify opportunities to improve engagement and reach
See your work published across Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri's digital platforms

What will you gain from this experience?

Real-world experience managing social media for a well-established nonprofit organization
Hands-on experience creating content for multiple digital platforms and audiences
Practical knowledge of social media strategy, analytics, and content planning
Mentorship and collaboration with an experienced Marketing & Communications team
A strong portfolio featuring social media campaigns, graphics, photography, video, and copywriting
Insight into how social media supports marketing, philanthropy, membership recruitment, programming and community engagement
Opportunity to work with an established national brand

Work Location

This position is a hybrid position that will require some days in the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri office, on-location at Girl Scout programs, camps and events, as well as remote work.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member has unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Mission of Girl Scouting

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization.
Qualifications: Qualifications

Interns must be enrolled in a graduate, bachelor's or associate's degree program and have completed at least one (1) semester of college.  Interns must be pursuing a degree relevant to the role.  Interns may or may not receive academic credit for the internship.  If an intern seeks academic credit for the internship, it is up to the intern to establish this through their educational institution.
Internships are temporary assignments offered for up to a maximum of four (4) semester periods.  Intern work scheduled may vary depending upon course credit requirements, intern scheduling preferences, needs for time off, etc.  Interns may work up to twenty (20) hours per week during the school year and up to thirty (30) hours per week during the summer.