Social Media and Special Event Intern- Paid

MISSION- In our pursuit to eliminate poverty, Wayne Metro empowers people and communities to be strong, healthy, and thriving. 

VISION- We envision thriving communities where all people have hope and opportunities to realize their full potential.

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency consists of staff dedicated to serving others, which include professionalism, empathy, respect, excellent client service, maintaining confidentiality, punctuality with regular attendance. We provide assistance to low to moderate income families to help address their most critical needs.  The agency has over 70 programs, including valuable educational, housing, and emergency services.

Internship Description: 

• Wayne Metro seeks a lively and creative individual with a passion for social media, content creation and event coordination. This internship provides hands-on experience in both digital media and event execution, offering an excellent opportunity to develop skills in marketing, storytelling and community engagement. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the Communications Department to create, develop, and publish content while assisting with special events and internal engagement initiatives.

Interns Essential Functions: 

Social Media & Content Creation (50%)

• Develop, write, and publish content across various platforms, including social media, website, blogs, email campaigns, and presentations. 
• Execute social media strategies aligned with best practices across channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and TikTok
• Capture and edit video/photo content for digital storytelling
• Collaborate with the Graphic Designer, Social Media Specialist, and Communications Manager on creative projects
• Assist in developing and executing the Comms Street Team, an internal group promoting our communications strategy

Event Coordination (50%)

• Support the planning, promotion, and execution of internal and external events, including community outreach, program launches, and agency celebrations
• Consult with department representatives to create marketing plans, and strategies for event promotion
• Coordinate logistics, including event setup, vendor communication, and on-site support
• Capture event content for social media and digital platforms
• Provide post-event evaluations and reports to assess effectiveness 

Qualified candidates:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Video Production, or a related field
• Passionate about content development, social media strategy, and event planning
• Ability to develop and manage creative projects from start to finish
• Strong writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience with event coordination or digital marketing is a plus

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment with a usually quiet noise level. This is largely a sedentary role and the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, frequently use hands and to talk or hear.