Paid Social Media & E-Commerce Intern

About the Role

This is a paid, hourly internship with Your Heart's Content, LLC, a handmade home décor business with over 30 years of experience. The role offers approximately 15–20 hours per week with flexible weekday daytime scheduling. You will gain hands-on marketing experience working on-site with a small, collaborative team in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, film, edit, and schedule social media posts, Reels, and Stories.
• Capture behind-the-scenes content featuring products and the handmade process.
• Research relevant trends and contribute fresh content ideas.
• Review social media analytics and assist in identifying engagement improvements.
• Prepare products for photo and video shoots.
• Edit and organize product photos and videos in Google Drive.
• Assist with seasonal storefront updates across online sales channels (Amazon, Etsy, Shopify, Faire).
• Help update Amazon A+ Content and other product marketing materials.
• Explore AI tools for creating product inspiration images while accurately representing products.
• Projects will be tailored to your experience, learning goals, and seasonal business needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Reliability, organization, and clear communication.
• Creativity and interest in social media, marketing, photography, or e-commerce.
• Familiarity with Instagram and Facebook.
• Experience making Reels or short videos is a plus.
• Willingness to research, ask questions, try new approaches, and learn from results.
• Attention to detail and ability to balance multiple projects.
• Comfort working independently and collaborating with a small team.
• Experience with editing tools, content scheduling, or online storefronts is helpful, but not required.
• An interest in handmade products, crafts, or home décor is a bonus.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience creating content for an established consumer brand.
• Exposure to social media strategy, analytics, and online merchandising.
• Opportunities to develop portfolio work (with company approval).
• Experience working directly with a small business team and seeing projects from idea to publication.

Schedule & Location

• Part-time: Approximately 15–20 hours per week.
• Flexible weekday daytime schedule (Monday through Friday).
• On-site work at our production studio and warehouse in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.
• Specific hours and internship dates discussed during the interview.