Social Media & Design Intern, UNPAID

About EduBud

EduBud International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating inclusive educational and community experiences for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Their mission is to nurture individuality and celebrate potential through education.

About the Role

The Social Media & Design Intern will work closely with EduBud's leadership team to create engaging content that communicates who EduBud is, what they do, and the people and communities they serve. This role combines social media, graphic design, content creation, and storytelling. You will have the opportunity to take ideas from concept to finished content, including designing Instagram posts and flyers, creating short-form videos, developing campaigns, and helping shape EduBud's overall visual presence. This is a hands-on role where your ideas can have a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Create graphics, social media posts, flyers, posters, presentations, and other visual materials for EduBud
• Develop and edit Instagram Reels, TikToks, short-form videos, and other digital content
• Help plan and maintain EduBud's social media content calendar
• Develop creative concepts and campaigns for programs, events, announcements, and organizational initiatives
• Photograph and/or capture content at EduBud events and community programs when applicable
• Edit photos and videos for social media and promotional use
• Help maintain a consistent visual identity across EduBud's social media and digital platforms
• Write captions and develop engaging copy for social media posts
• Research social media trends, content formats, and creative strategies relevant to EduBud's audience
• Help brainstorm new ways to increase engagement and tell EduBud's story
• Create promotional materials for programs, volunteer opportunities, fundraising campaigns, and community events
• Assist with website visuals and other digital design projects as needed
• Monitor social media engagement, comments, and messages and help maintain an active online presence
• Track basic social media analytics and identify content that performs well
• Collaborate with EduBud leadership on campaigns and larger creative projects
• Take ownership of assigned projects from concept through completion
• Help ensure that EduBud's content represents participants, volunteers, and the community with respect, warmth, and authenticity

Qualifications

This opportunity may be especially well-suited for:

• Undergraduate students or recent college graduates studying Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Media, Art, Public Relations, Digital Media, or related fields.
• Students interested in nonprofit organizations, education, healthcare, disability inclusion, or social impact.
• Aspiring designers, content creators, social media managers, marketers, photographers, or creatives looking to build professional experience.
• Individuals who enjoy turning ideas into visual content.
• Creative thinkers who are willing to experiment, learn, and try new ideas.
• Someone who is dependable, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Someone who can work independently while also taking direction and feedback.
• Individuals who genuinely care about thoughtful and inclusive storytelling.

You do not need extensive professional experience. The focus is on creativity, initiative, reliability, willingness to learn, and ability to communicate ideas visually. Personal projects, school organizations, volunteer work, social media accounts, design projects, or other creative work are valuable.