Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue ' to empower children and their families to thrive'.
Job Title: Intern
Pay Range: $8.66
What We Do:
At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.
Our Workplace Culture:
We are building a culture of belonging – where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience.
Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer, we encourage diversity and promote equality.
Internship opportunities are available in various programs of the agency, including working with infants and young children, youth, and families. This includes providing home-based case management and skill building to families at risk and/or involved with the Department of Child Services; working with youth in an after school program promoting the 40 Developmental Assets; working with the schools and juvenile justice system in preventing further disciplinary action and punitive sanctions, and providing comprehensive educational experiences for children and their parents that promote the growth and development of each individual child.
Internship opportunities are available to students attending an accredited college or university.
Position Summary:
The Social MediaCommunications Intern supports the organization's marketing and communication efforts by creating engaging content, managing social media platforms, and assisting with internal and external communication projects. This role is ideal for a creative individual passionate about storytelling, branding, and digital engagement.
Essential Functions:
The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice.
DAILY
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Create, edit, and schedule social media posts across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok).
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Monitor social media channels for engagement, respond to comments/messages, and escalate inquiries as needed.
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Ensure brand consistency in tone, style, and visual identity across all digital platforms.
WEEKLY
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Draft and edit content for newsletters, blogs, and press releases.
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Collaborate with staff to gather stories, photos, and videos for marketing purposes.
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Assist in creating graphics and short videos using tools like Canva.
MONTHLY
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Analyze social media metrics and prepare performance reports with recommendations for improvement.
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Research trends and competitor strategies to inform content planning.
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Support planning and execution of marketing campaigns, events, and community outreach initiatives.
AS NEEDED
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Assist with website updates and SEO optimization.
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Help maintain media contact lists and distribute press releases.
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Sit on the Community Development Committee
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skills required. The individual must be able to successfully pass background checks.
Education/Certification/Licensure:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required
- Currently enrolled in a college program in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
Experience Required:
- Previous experience managing social media accounts (personal, academic, or professional).
- Experience with content creation tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
- Familiarity with analytics tools (Facebook Insights, Instagram Analytics, or Google Analytics preferred).
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and trends.
- Basic graphic design or video editing skills (preferred).
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary work in an office or remote environment.
- Occasional lifting of marketing materials (up to 20 lbs.).
Working Conditions:
- Work is considered sedentary and is performed mainly in an office environment
- Travel 15%
- 10-29 hours per week
INTENT AND FUNCTION OF POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
This position description is intended to cover the most significant aspects of the position. There may be additional responsibilities assigned beyond those stated in this position description. The Organization reserves the right to modify the role, responsibilities, requirements, and position status as compliance regulations or business needs dictate.
Position descriptions assist the Organization in assuring the hiring process is administered fairly and qualified candidates are selected. They are essential to effective performance management and compensation systems.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the team member or others or which would impose undue hardship on the Organization. Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The Organization maintains its status as an at-will employer and employment separations can occur for any reason not prohibited by law.
Bauer Family Resources, Inc. is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action Employer.
Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace
