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Social Media Intern

Trees Atlanta
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Social Media Intern


Employment Type: Internship
Employment Classification: Independent Contractor
Start Date: January 7, 2026
End Date: June 26, 2026
Apply By: November 19, 2025
Stipend: $3,000
Reports to: Marketing Coordinator


Job Description

The Trees Atlanta Social Media Internship offers a valuable opportunity for a college student or recent graduate to learn and hone practical skills supporting a prominent environmental nonprofit’s digital communications efforts. In this internship, you will be able to gain new skills, look for insights for the diverse needs of the communities we serve, develop a storytelling point of view, and build a portfolio of content. This is an ideal learning opportunity for aspiring social media professionals with a passion for environmental conservation, particularly focused on community forestry, botany, urban green infrastructure, or volunteer-based nonprofits.

  • Collaborate with the team to develop and execute social media strategies that expand brand visibility and engagement across various platforms.
  • Assist in the development of high-quality content for our social media platforms, blog, and website.
  • Monitor Trees Atlanta’s social media channels and engage and grow target audiences.
  • Develop and post written content to the website blog.
  • Manage and organize photographs, ensuring efficient file structuring and naming.
  • Conduct market research on potential community partners and digital collaborators.
  • Other marketing or administrative duties as assigned.
  • Complete 12-15 work hours per week on average.


Requirements

  • Relevant work experience or currently enrolled as a college Sophomore, Junior, or Senior studying a related field.
  • Commitment to Trees Atlanta’s mission and programs and the ability to present our work in an engaging and interesting way to various audiences.
  • Knowledge of social media platforms; such as, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok.
  • Experience using software tools for content creation and management (Meta Business Manager, Canva, CapCut, etc) is a plus.
  • Passion for digital marketing and staying updated with the latest trends and technologies.
  • Creative thinking and the ability to generate innovative ideas.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Capable of working both independently and with a team.
  • Self-motivated, good organizational and interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
  • Ease collaborating with Google productivity tools, including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Sheets, Google Meet, etc.
  • Work on premise at our office located at 825 Warner St. SW; some remote work may be scheduled.


To Apply

Please submit an employment application. Applicants must upload a cover letter, a resume, and a portfolio or work sample to complete and submit the application. In your cover letter, you may share what you are looking to gain from this experience, a meaningful education experience, your interest in environmental non-profits, your interest in online media, etc.

Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted to set up a brief phone call to answer any questions regarding the position following the completion of the application (resume and cover letter). Candidates will then be selected to move forward with a video interview.