What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chimes DC Summer Intern - Social Media and Marketing position at Chimes?
Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.
Position Title: Social Media and Marketing Intern
Schedule Details: Monday - Thursday; 12-15 hours per week
Location: Baltimore, MD - In-office internship
Experience and/or Education: Currently enrolled in a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Media Studies, or a related field.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Social Media & Employer Branding
- Create engaging, mission‑focused content for social platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and others as applicable)
- Assist with “Day in the Life,” employee spotlight, and behind‑the‑scenes recruiting content
- Help communicate Chimes’ inclusive employment mission through authentic storytelling
- Maintain a social recruiting content calendar aligned with hiring needs and campaigns
- Monitor engagement (likes, shares, comments) and suggest content improvements
Social Media Recruiting & Digital Outreach
- Support candidate sourcing through social media platforms and digital outreach
- Assist in promoting open roles, hiring events, and large‑scale recruiting initiatives
- Help optimize job postings for visibility, clarity, and candidate engagement
- Support referral and community‑based recruiting campaigns
Recruiting Operations Support
- Assist recruiters with candidate tracking, screening coordination, and follow‑ups
- Support interview scheduling and candidate communications
- Help ensure job postings and outreach align with contract requirements and inclusive hiring practices
Recruitment Metrics & Insights
- Help track basic recruiting and social engagement metrics
- Assist with identifying which platforms or content types generate candidates
- Support documentation updates for recruiting SOPs and outreach guidelines
Community Engagement & Events
- Support promotion of job fairs, hiring events, and workforce partnership initiatives
- Assist with outreach to community organizations, workforce partners, and military installations
- Represent Chimes professionally at hiring events or community engagements when appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- Strong interest in social media, storytelling, and digital content creation
- Comfortable writing captions, short posts, and basic recruitment‑focused messaging
- Familiarity with major social platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook)
- Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Passion for mission‑driven or community‑focused work
Preferred
- Experience creating content for social media (personal, academic, or professional)
- Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Express, or similar design tools
- Interest in recruiting, employer branding, or workforce development
- Comfort appearing on camera or conducting short interviews (optional, not required)
- Interest in disability services or inclusive employment initiatives
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
- Hands‑on experience in social recruiting and employer branding
- Exposure to recruiting within federal and state contract environments
- Real‑world content featured on organizational recruiting platforms
- Mentorship from experienced Talent Acquisition and Operations leaders
- Experience supporting workforce development and inclusive hiring initiatives
- A strong foundation for careers in recruiting, HR, marketing, or communications
What’s in it for you?
Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) with Employer Match
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
- Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
- And More!
Want to learn more?
To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.
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