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Social Media & Content Development Intern

First Things First Porter County
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Social Media & Content Development Intern 

 

Organization: First Things First - Porter County

Location: Hybrid (Remote & In-Person in Porter County, IN)

Duration: 9 months (Beginning September 2025)

Hours: 10–15 hours/week

Compensation: Stipend $9000

About First Things First - Porter County

First Things First is a division of the Porter County Community Foundation. It is a community-driven initiative dedicated to supporting early childhood development and family well-being in Porter County. We work collaboratively with local partners to ensure every child has a strong start in life.

Internship Overview

We are seeking a creative, motivated, and socially conscious college student to join our team as a Social Media & Content Development Intern. This intern will play a key role in designing, managing, implementing and analyzing a year-long campaign to promote our work and partners’ programming through innovative integrations with Lantern services, a national text messaging service that provides free, evidence-based tips and resources for parents and caregivers of young children.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Strategy

  • Develop platform appropriate and engaging, family-friendly content (graphics, videos, reels, stories, etc.) for platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and/or TikTok.
  • Align content with Lantern messaging themes (e.g., child development, local events, parenting tips).
  • Create a monthly content calendar in collaboration with the First Things First team.

Campaign Management

  • Schedule and publish posts using social media management tools (e.g., Buffer, Hootsuite).
  • Monitor engagement and respond to comments/messages in a timely and professional manner.
  • Collaborate with our partners to amplify their events and resources and to promote the use of Lantern.

Analytics & Reporting

  • Track platform relevant performance metrics (reach, engagement, click-throughs, sign-ups).
  • Provide bi-monthly reports with insights and recommendations for improvement.

Community Engagement

  • Assist in promoting Lantern sign-ups at local events and through digital outreach.
  • Help identify and highlight local stories, testimonials, and family voices.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a relevant college or university program (communications, marketing, public health, education, or related field preferred).
  • Strong writing, visual storytelling, and digital design skills.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and trends.
  • Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.
  • Passion for early childhood development and community engagement.
  • Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.

What You’ll Gain

  • Real-world experience in nonprofit communications and digital marketing.
  • Portfolio of creative work and measurable campaign outcomes.
  • Mentorship from professionals in early childhood, community development and social media management.
  • Opportunities to network with local organizations and leaders.

 

How to Apply

Submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and 5-7 samples of social media content (or a link to your portfolio) to Hadassah Moore, FTF Project Coordinator, at Hadassah@FirstThingsPC.org . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.