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Job Title: Social Media Intern (Marketing Major Preferred)
Organization: Sundance Circle Hippotherapy Foundation
Location: Hybrid (Tacoma area remote flexibility)
Duration: June–September (flexible dates)
Commitment: Minimum 5 hours/week (40 hours total)
About Us
Welcome to Sundance Circle Hippotherapy, where we strive to improve the quality of life for our patients through the power and presence of the equine. We offer hippotherapy which takes place in our covered arena on specially trained horses as well as outdoor therapy. Horses provide a unique input to assist physical, occupational and speech therapists in providing top quality care in their specialty.
Our mission is to empower individuals to live their best lives through equine-assisted therapy, delivering high-quality and meaningful services to all members of the community in need.
Our vision is to be a leading provider of equine-assisted therapy, expanding our outreach within our community, helping people of all ages and abilities live their best possible lives. We believe that equine-assisted therapy can be a powerful tool for healing and transformation, and we are committed to providing quality and meaningful services to our clients.
Position Overview
We are seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Intern to help grow our online presence and community engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for a marketing student or aspiring social media manager to gain hands-on experience managing a real business account while supporting a meaningful cause. This is an unpaid internship.
Responsibilities
- Create and publish at least 3 posts and 1 Reel per week
- Develop content focused on:
- Volunteering opportunities
- Education about hippotherapy
- Fundraising initiatives
- Capture photos/videos on-site as needed (some weeks may be fully remote)
- Monitor and measure engagement metrics (likes, shares, reach, etc.)
- Implement strategies to increase audience growth and outreach
- Collaborate with the team to ensure content aligns with our mission and events
- Ensure all content follows branding guidelines
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing or a related field (preferred)
- No prior professional experience required
- Willingness to learn about hippotherapy and our services
- Basic understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
- Strong creativity and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Schedule & Flexibility
- Minimum 5 hours per week
- Hybrid format: some in-person content creation required
- Certain weeks may be fully remote depending on content needs
- Flexible scheduling throughout the internship period
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world experience managing a business social media account
- Opportunity to build and showcase your portfolio
- Flexible work schedule
- Letters of recommendation and professional references upon successful completion
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Your resume
- A portfolio (this can include a personal social media account or sample work) If you're passionate about storytelling, community impact, and social media, we’d love to hear from you!
Fill out an application here: https://app.giveffect.com/web_forms/1269-summer-internship-application
Applicants must email their resume and portfolio to volunteer@sundancehippotherapy.com or application will not be considered.