Description

Type: Fall Internship (unpaid)

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Office Location: 224 W Hill St Suite 410, Chicago, IL; Hybrid schedule.

Title: Social Media Intern

Shift: At least 16 hours per week

Who We Are Looking For: We are seeking a creative and savvy Social Media Intern to join NAMI Chicago's Marketing and Communications Team. This position is ideal for someone who understands social media trends and enjoys creating engaging content to build an online community. In this role, you'll craft and publish compelling social media copy, graphics, and videos while supporting NAMI Chicago's messaging and brand strategy. Your efforts will help raise awareness of mental health resources and support available in the Chicagoland area.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Social Media: Assist in drafting, editing, and publishing posts across various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, and YouTube.
Community Engagement: Monitor inboxes, drafting and publishing comments and messages across platforms with Manager approval.
Content Creation: Create basic graphics and short video reels using tools such as Canva and Adobe Premiere.
Content Research: Research trending topics, relevant content ideas, and creation tools to support NAMI Chicago's editorial calendar.
Team Meetings: Participate in marketing and communication meetings, as well as brainstorming strategy sessions.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Creative and marketing/communications experience in producing basic graphics, short, and long-form videos.
Ability to quickly ideate and produce real-time content capture.
A background in non-profit or mental health/wellness is a plus.
A background as a creator is a plus.

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

Currently, pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Highly passionate about social media and brand storytelling, fluent in social and cultural trends related to mental health and advocacy.
Highly collaborative, organized with a strong attention to detail, and eager to learn.
Possess strong written communication and visual skills.
Have a basic understanding of content creation and social media tools such as Canva and Sprout.
Familiar with MS Office and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

Mental health affects everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from. That's why NAMI Chicago is committed to showing up for everyone in our community—whether it’s Chicago’s first responders, students and school staff, a person on the other end of the phone, or in the community, meeting individuals where they are. NAMI Chicago knows that we heal on a community level. At NAMI Chicago, we have the courage to believe that healing is possible. We work tirelessly, seven days a week to create a world that prioritizes mental wellness, and to bridge people into the care and support they deserve to live thriving lives of recovery. NAMI Chicago is the local Chicago affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are one of the largest, most active NAMI affiliates in the country, with full-time and part-time staff, graduate level interns, and weekly volunteers. We are growing and looking for dedicated team members to support our mission. View current career opportunities: namichicago.org/careers

Social Media Intern

Social Media Intern

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