What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Intern position at Girls Gone Hiking?
Location: New York City (must be able to attend hikes in person)
Time Commitment: 5–10 hours per week, including attendance at 2-3 hikes per month
Internship Period: July–November 2026 (with potential extension into Spring 2027)
This position is an unpaid internship.
About Girls Gone Hiking
Girls Gone Hiking is a community that brings women together through outdoor adventures, movement, and meaningful connection. We're looking for a creative and organized student to help market our events, create engaging social content, and capture the energy of our community.
Responsibilities
Event Marketing & Promotion
- Create Canva graphics and marketing assets for upcoming events
- Build and update event pages in Luma
- Publish and schedule event announcements on Instagram
- Coordinate with the founder to ensure hikes are marketed on schedule
Content Creation
- Attend 2–3 hikes per month as the designated content creator
- Create Instagram Stories, feed posts, and Reels showcasing the community experience
- Edit short-form video content using CapCut, Canva, or similar tools
- Maintain an organized content library for future marketing use
Community Storytelling
- Highlight members, hike leaders, and community experiences
- Brainstorm new content series and social campaigns
- Help grow engagement across Instagram and other social channels
Qualifications
- Current undergraduate or graduate student
- Genuine interest in spending time outdoors and attending in-person hikes (this role requires being on trail 2–3 times per month in all conditions)
- Strong familiarity with Instagram & TikTok (Reels, Stories, and short-form content trends)
- Experience using Canva or similar design tools for creating marketing assets
- Basic photo and video capture skills (digicam preferred)
- Reliable, self-directed, and able to meet monthly content deadlines
- Excited about community-building and storytelling in real-life settings
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience managing marketing for a growing community brand
- Portfolio-worthy experience across event marketing, content creation, and social media strategy
- Mentorship from the founder of Girls Gone Hiking
- Professional references upon successful completion of the internship
- Free access to Girls Gone Hiking events and experiences
Ideal Candidate
You love creating content, enjoy spending time outdoors, and are excited by the idea of helping grow a female-led community from the ground up. You're equally comfortable designing an event graphic, filming content on the trail, and turning that footage into an engaging Reel that inspires others to join the next adventure!