Description

The Social Media Intern will play a key role in supporting HPGM’s communications strategy by creating compelling 
visuals, managing social media content, and assisting with digital campaigns. The Social Media Intern will have the 
opportunity to flex their creativity, graphic design skills and organization to strengthen HPGM’s digital presence, 
storytelling, brand and value proposition to its network of more than 6,000 professionals. The intern will gain 
professional experience in a variety of communications and marketing projects, grow their confidence and 
leadership skills and expand their professional network.

Key Accountabilities:

Graphic Design:

• Design digital assets for social media and event promotions
• Adapt and resize existing graphics for different platforms
• Create templates for recurring communications (donor spotlights, event promotions)
• Assist with storyboarding and visual planning for campaigns

Social Media & Content Creation:

• Draft and schedule posts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Create engaging reels, stories, and short-form videos
• Provide live coverage at HPGM events (photography, video, posting)
• Track performance and suggest improvements

Collaboration & Content Planning:

• Take notes during meetings to capture content ideas and action items
• Contribute to content calendars and campaign planning with the Communications Director
• Collaborate with staff and members to capture stories, testimonials, and visuals
• Archive and organize digital assets (photos, videos, design files)
  
  

Requirements

Education and Skill Requirements:

Education and experience preferences based on job-related requirements and 
consistent with business necessities, including: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The 
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
• Availability of 15 hours/week
• A full-year internship is preferred with an option to renew annually and stay through graduation
• This internship requires in-person availability on Mondays and Thursdays for meetings and collaborative 
  work at the HPGM office.

Experience:
Minimally a sophomore or second year status preferred; graduate students welcome
Currently enrolled in a college/university program 
(Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or related field preferred)
One year certificate from college or technical school; or three-to-six-month related experience and/or 
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Computer Skills:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft office software 
including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer. 
Willingness to learn and receive training in Canva and social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, 
Facebook)

Internship Statement:
This is an unpaid internship intended to provide meaningful educational experience aligned with the intern’s 
academic program. Academic credit may be available depending on the intern’s institution.

To apply, submit the following through email (rosa.avinazuniga@hpgm.org) to Rosa Aviña Zuñiga, 
Communications Director, no later than March 15th, 2026. 

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing, graphic design samples, and/or social media portfolio link