Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) seeks a Social Media Intern to assist the Communications Department in a remote role. The Social Media Intern will report to the Director of Digital Communications and will assist in developing video and digital content for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. 

Interns have the opportunity to meet and learn from staff across the organization including communications, policy, and legal departments. They will get to connect with and learn alongside a cohort of summer interns working in various departments at AU. All interns also have the opportunity to be published on AU’s website.

Responsibilities: 

• Create daily graphic and video content for AU’s Instagram, TikTok, Threads, X, and Facebook accounts under the direction of the Director of Digital Communications and the Graphic Designer/Design Specialist.
• Monitor feeds for AU’s Instagram, X, and Threads accounts for trends/topics/conversations AU can participate in.
• Provide weekly updates on what is working and where we can improve.

Preferred Skillset: The strongest candidates will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the separation of religion and government; be responsible, hard-working, and excited to work with diverse staff and supporters; and have some or all of the following skills and experiences:

• Have your own social media accounts and love creating videos. You know what works and what doesn’t.
• Knowledge of major social media channels and current standard processes. (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Tik Tok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.)
• Preferred prior experience in making consistent, engaging reel content on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter, whether on a personal account or for work, school, or other groups. 
• Up to date with the latest reel trends, sounds, and editing features.
• Familiar with content-specific influencers and confident in reaching out to them to propose a collaboration.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with staff over Slack and during meetings.
• Light-lift graphic design for social media posts.
• Experience in Canva is a plus.

Time Commitment: The internship is 25 hours/week from May 30 – August 4 (with some flexibility to accommodate the intern’s academic or other scheduling needs). The intern will attend weekly all-staff meetings, team meetings, 1:1 meetings with their supervisor, and workshops for the summer intern cohort.

How to Apply: Submit as attached Word documents or PDFs:

• A resume (one page) outlining your relevant academic, campus, and professional experience. 
• A cover letter (one page) describing how your experience relates to the Social Media Internship and explaining why AU’s mission is important to you.
• A 1-3 minute video sample on a social justice or educational topic of your choice. 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by May 15, 2024. Interviews will begin being scheduled May 6th  and hiring decisions made by May 27th. No calls, please. 

Benefits: The Social Media Intern will be paid a stipend of $3,400. Interns receive substantive experience with in-depth exposure to some of the most important issues facing our country. Interns are provided and encouraged to take time to learn across the organization.

AU can provide documentation for academic credit upon the successful conclusion of the internship. 

About Us

Americans United for Separation of Church and State is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit educational and advocacy organization that brings together people of all religions and none to protect the right of everyone to believe as they want – and stop anyone from using their beliefs to harm others. We fight in the courts, legislatures, and the public square for freedom without favor and equality without exception.

We envision a nation where we are all free to believe or not believe as we choose, where our laws don’t allow anyone to use their religious beliefs to harm others, and where we can come together as equals to build a stronger democracy.

AU has 5-10 interns during the summer. Staff communicate via Outlook email, zoom meetings, and Slack.

Americans United is an equal-opportunity employer and places strong emphasis on a diverse environment in which individuals are valued regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

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