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Social Media Intern, Aspen Policy Academy


Job title: Social Media Intern, Aspen Policy Academy

Company: The Aspen Institute

Job description: ABOUT USThe is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.Commitment to Diversity, Equity & InclusionTo achieve our mission of a more free, just, and equitable society, we commit to working proactively to advance the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our myriad endeavors, including the recruitment, compensation, training, and advancement of staff. The best people-serving institutions make this commitment, and we seek to be a leader in the ways that we do so and learn from others. Visit our to learn more about our commitment and recent actions toward building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.ASPEN POLICY ACADEMYThe Aspen Institute’s turns professionals into policy advocates. We offer innovative training programs to equip leaders across sectors – from tech to climate, science to social justice – with the practical policy skills to craft solutions for society’s most pressing challenges. Based in the Bay Area, the Policy Academy is the first comprehensive, non-university training program in the United States offering a step-by-step process to learn practical strategies for policymaking. The Academy’s predecessor, the Aspen Tech Policy Hub, has helped more than 100 alumni and staff gain government experience and successfully change policies across federal and state governments.ABOUT THIS ROLEThe Aspen Policy Academy seeks a part-time Social Media Intern to support content creation and social media strategy. This role reports to the Events and Communications Coordinator and will work closely with the Strategy and Operations Manager and the broader Academy team. The intern will play a key role in social media and content creation, particularly during the in-person Science & Technology Policy Fellowship in the summer.This is a remote position, but candidates based in San Francisco, CA, are preferred to help capture in-person content for Academy events. The internship is expected to last six months, with a possibility of extension. The anticipated workload is approximately 10 hours per week, with some fluctuation depending on program needs. The hourly rate for this role is $20.WHAT YOU WILL DOSocial Media & Content CreationManage and update content calendars.Develop creative campaigns to highlight Academy programs and accomplishments.Capture and edit content during the in-person Science & Technology Policy Fellowship and associated events.Create and edit social media graphics and video content (e.g., reels).Track, analyze, and report social media metrics.Research trends to inform social media strategy.Transform existing Academy news posts, reports, or videos into engaging, bite-sized content.Assist in researching and compiling influencer databases for potential partnerships.Special projects, as necessary.Additional ResponsibilitiesAssist with operational or programmatic tasks as needed.(If in San Francisco) Attend Academy training sessions, gaining exposure to policy advocacy skills and industry guest speakers.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNAcquire practical nonprofit and policy social media operations experience.Opportunity to learn about the policy process and strategies for effective advocacy.Gain insights into nonprofit operations.Potential to attend events and network with policy experts and industry leaders.WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVEUndergraduate or Graduate student .Strong organizational, reliability, and time management skills.Ability to work independently as this is a primarily remote position.Some experience with social media management, video editing, and graphic design.Creativity and strategic thinking for social media campaigns.Passion for policy, social impact, and nonprofit work.Interest in gaining exposure to nonprofit operations in addition to social media management.HOW TO APPLYTo apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. You may also submit an optional portfolio. Please note that we do read cover letters. Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to prepare your cover letter.For various reasons, amazing talent hesitate to apply for positions for which they could potentially be a great fit. We strongly encourage you to apply for this position if it aligns with your career interests and skillset, even if you are not sure whether you meet all of the qualifications.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation regarding the accessibility of our website, a modification or adjustment of the job application or interview process due to a disability, please contact HRSupport@aspeninstitute.org or call (202) 736-5800.Candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and handle stress. Candidate must also have the ability to meet the of the Aspen Institute.

Expected salary: $20 per hour

Location: USA

Job date: Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:16:20 GMT

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