Content Marketing & Social Media Intern

Duration & Timeframe: 8 weeks, 06/22/2026 - 08/14/2026

Schedule: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, 1-hour unpaid lunch; Monday-Thursday, in-office; Friday, remote

Work Location: Winnetka, IL

About Us

Hadley is a small non-profit that provides both practical and social/emotional help to older adults adjusting to vision loss, empowering them to adapt and thrive. Our North Star goal is to reach 1 million members by 2030.

Overview

We are seeking a Content Marketing & Social Media Intern to help expand our digital presence and storytelling efforts. This role is ideal for someone interested in nonprofit work, content creation, and video editing.

The intern will primarily focus on transforming long-form content (such as podcasts, interviews, and content videos) into engaging short-form videos to be shared across Facebook and YouTube. These efforts will help increase visibility, strengthen community engagement, and support donor outreach.

What You’ll Do

• Review and identify key moments from long-form media content
• Edit and create short-form videos (30–90 seconds) for social media
• Assist with scheduling and publishing content on Facebook and YouTube
• Help highlight impact stories and programs through various media outlets
• Track basic performance metrics (views, engagement)
• Organize and maintain a library of media content for future use

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit content marketing and communications
• Training in short-form video editing and content repurposing
• Training in accessibility practices for low vision and blindness
• Exposure to mission-driven storytelling and engagement strategies
• Experience working with real campaigns and community outreach
• Mentorship and feedback from a small, collaborative team

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Available from roughly 06/22/2026 - 08/14/2026
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Public Relations, or a related field
• Has previous experience working within an office environment
• Is skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Interested in nonprofit work, social impact, or community engagement
• Creative and comfortable working with video and audio content
• A clear and thoughtful communicator (especially in writing)
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Willing to learn and take initiative
• Comfortable with feedback to ensure brand’s voice, tone, and visual presentation
• Able to simplify information for broad audiences

Preferred (But Not Required):

• Experience with video/audio editing tools (Canva, Adobe Creative apps, etc.)
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube)

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A brief statement of interest (why you’re interested in this role)
• Resume

Compensation for this position is $15.00 per hour.

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Hadley is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.