Feeding America is hiring: Social Media Intern - Organic Influencer Program in C
Feeding America, Chicago, IL, United States, 60290
Description
Work. Serve. Thrive.Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in peoples' lives. Working at Feeding America is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission. We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results.
Feeding America is the nation's largest charity and the leading domestic hunger-relief charity in the United States. Our mission is to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger. Learn more about Feeding Americahere.
This position is based out of Feeding America's Chicago office location in the heart of downtown Chicago. At Feeding America, we believe in offering a flexible work environment. Interns can be in the office an average of 2 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work from home on other days
The internship program is designed to give you an opportunity to complement your formal education with career-related experience and is open to current undergraduates, individuals starting their graduate degree in the fall and current graduate students. The internship will provide a stimulating and substantive work experience, coupled with an experience to expand your knowledge and understanding of Feeding America.
The Opportunity
The Social Media Intern will assist in developing a scalable influencer program strategy for Feeding America, including influencer research, outreach strategy creation, executing a pilot campaign, and defining team roles, KPIs, and mission impact. This role is key in launching an organic influencer partnership program to amplify the organization's mission. The intern will collaborate with the Social Media Manager for guidance, resources, and feedback, gaining valuable experience in social media strategy and nonprofit advocacy.
Research and Identification:- Conduct research to identify potential influencers who align with Feeding America's mission and values.
- Create a database of influencers categorized by niche, audience size, and relevance.
- Develop and execute outreach strategies to engage influencers.
- Build and maintain relationships with influencers to foster long-term partnerships.
- Assist in creating outreach materials, including customizable templates for influencer communications.
- Plan and implement a pilot campaign featuring selected influencers to increase awareness and engagement.
- Analysis and Reporting
- Influencer Database: A curated list of potential influencers.
- Outreach Toolkit: Customizable templates for influencer outreach.
- Pilot Campaign: Execution of a small-scale campaign with 2-3 influencers.
- Prepare a final report summarizing results, key learnings, and recommendations for future collaborations.
- 6/3/25 through 08/22/25 (11 weeks total - 40 hours per week)
- $16 - Undergraduate
- $17 - Students between Undergrad and Graduate school (starting grad school in fall)
- $18 - Graduate School
Experience: Familiar with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn) and content creation/management.
Skills:
- Strong written communication and organizational skills.
- Proficient in research, particularly in identifying and evaluating influencers.
- Basic knowledge of social media management and analytics tools.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Passion for social impact and ending hunger.
- Preferred: Experience with influencer marketing, social media analytics, or basic graphic design/video editing.