What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Intern position at Trees Atlanta?
Employment Type: Internship
Employment Classification: Independent Contractor
Start Date: July 15, 2026
End Date: December 11, 2026
Apply By: June 15, 2026
Stipend: $3,000
Reports to: Marketing Manager
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.
Please submit an employment application. Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume 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 virtual interview.
Employment Classification: Independent Contractor
Start Date: July 15, 2026
End Date: December 11, 2026
Apply By: June 15, 2026
Stipend: $3,000
Reports to: Marketing Manager
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.
- 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, and YouTube.
- Experience using software tools for content creation and management (Meta Business Suite, Canva, 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.
Please submit an employment application. Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume 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 virtual interview.