Social Media and Communications Intern

Internship Overview

The Social Media and Communications Internship offers a unique opportunity to engage with Woodstock Farm Sanctuary’s mission and amplify our message to a broader audience. Interns will immerse themselves in the Sanctuary’s marketing and communication efforts, focusing on promoting our mission and advocating for farmed animals.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of marketing, including content creation, digital campaigns, and assisting with social media. They will help craft compelling messages that resonate with our audience, support social media initiatives, and contribute to the creation of marketing materials that highlight our mission and the stories of the animals we rescue.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about animal advocacy and interested in pursuing a career in marketing, communications, or nonprofit advocacy. Interns will develop valuable skills in digital marketing, content strategy, and audience engagement, all while contributing to a cause that promotes positive change for animals.

Intern Responsibilities

• Assisting with the organization of in-house digital and print marketing materials
• Helping generate photography and videography content when needed
• Tabling at community events alongside staff and volunteers (when applicable)
• Identifying new marketing trends and social media user behaviors to aid in creative brainstorms
• Providing design and editing support (dependent on intern’s skillset)
• Observing and helping with external press and public relations
• Assisting with any administrative tasks related to marketing and communications

Experience + Qualification

• Strong sense of affinity with the mission and goals of Woodstock Sanctuary
• Marketing and communications experience helpful

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Basic computer skills and experience with online research
• Familiarity with social media platforms
• Desire to learn or experience with online management platforms and organization tools (i.e. Canva, Dropbox)
• Photography, videography, design a plus
• Comfortability around large animals or experience around farmed animals a plus
• Excels in a collaborative setting

Timeline

Flexible timeline, minimum commitment of 3 months. Currently looking for summer interns.

Schedule

Between 16 and 25 hours per week, depending on intern’s needs. Weekly schedule depends on the time of year and may vary from week to week. Saturdays and some Sundays required based on events.

Weekly Cost of Living Reimbursement

• 24-30 hours: $75 per week

• 16-23 hours: $50 per week