Social Media Internship
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The Autism Program of Virginia
Richmond, VA, US
Summary
The intern will create and edit social media content, including graphics and videos, while managing content calendars and website updates. They will also monitor social media analytics and contribute to newsletters and blog posts to support the marketing team.
Job Description
Good Food Grocery – Fall Social Media Intern
POSITION OVERVIEW
We're looking for a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Social Media Marketing Intern to help tell the Good Foods Grocery story across our digital channels. Working alongside the Good Foods Grocery Marketing Manager, this intern will help grow our audience, celebrate local products and community partners, and shine a light on our social mission. Content creation is at the core of this position.
This is a hands-on role for someone eager to build a real-world portfolio — from content creation and copywriting to publishing and analytics — while contributing to a purpose-driven local business. We're happy to shape the experience to match your interests, skills, and career goals.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborating with the CA Communications Manager and GFG Marketing Manager, the intern will:
- Create and edit social media content, including graphics, photos, and short-form videos.
- Writecopyand build content for our monthly newsletter.
- Write content for blogs.
- Assistin planning and publishing the social media calendar across platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Help manage and update website content through WordPress.
- Support with database contact entries.
- Monitor and evaluate social media analytics and industrytrends andshare insights with the team.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Interest in the retail / social enterprise space.
- Proficiencywith social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and a feel for what makes content engaging.
- Creativity and a good eye for visual storytelling.Comfortwith design or short-form video tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite,CapCut) is aplus butnotrequired.
- Strong writing andcommunicationskillswithattention to detail.
- Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a college program in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- Flexible and eager to learn in a friendly, mission-driven environment.
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
Term: Fall 2026 — September 15th – December 1st
Hours: 10–15 hours per week, with a flexible schedule around classes
Location: Hybrid with a mix of remote work and on-site time at Good Foods Grocery, and the Commonwealth Autism Headquarters building, 3062 Stony Point Road / 9221 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond VA
Reports to: GFG Marketing Manager
For the past 30 years, Commonwealth Autism has served people with Autism. Our programs and services have grown to include systems level work for all types of developmental disabilities.
In order to amplify our impact we work in both the public and private sectors. And although we provide some direct services, we concentrate on reimagining human services systems.
We focus on:
- Identifying gaps, building awareness, and creating a vision for improving systems.
- Educating, training and supporting our communities.
- Modeling and replicating best practices and services in inclusive settings.
This systems change work is transformational. People who participate in our programs are working towards a future where everyone can participate in every aspect of our community and realize their full potential.
Founded
1995
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Richmond, Virginia
For the past 30 years, Commonwealth Autism has served people with Autism. Our programs and services have grown to include systems level work for all types of developmental disabilities.
In order to amplify our impact we work in both the public and private sectors. And although we provide some direct services, we concentrate on reimagining human services systems.
We focus on:
- Identifying gaps, building awareness, and creating a vision for improving systems.
- Educating, training and supporting our communities.
- Modeling and replicating best practices and services in inclusive settings.
This systems change work is transformational. People who participate in our programs are working towards a future where everyone can participate in every aspect of our community and realize their full potential.
Founded
1995
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Richmond, Virginia
