Social Media Intern - Organic Influencer Program

Marketing Chicago, Illinois

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Description

Work. Serve. Thrive.

Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in peoples' lives. Working at Feeding America is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission. We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results.

Feeding America is the nation’s largest charity and the leading domestic hunger-relief charity in the United States. Our mission is to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger. Learn more about Feeding America here.

This position is based out of Feeding America’s Chicago office location in the heart of downtown Chicago. At Feeding America, we believe in offering a flexible work environment. Interns can be in the office an average of 2 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work from home on other days

The internship program is designed to give you an opportunity to complement your formal education with career-related experience and is open to current undergraduates, individuals starting their graduate degree in the fall and current graduate students. The internship will provide a stimulating and substantive work experience, coupled with an experience to expand your knowledge and understanding of Feeding America.

The Opportunity

The Social Media Intern will assist in developing a scalable influencer program strategy for Feeding America, including influencer research, outreach strategy creation, executing a pilot campaign, and defining team roles, KPIs, and mission impact. This role is key in launching an organic influencer partnership program to amplify the organization’s mission. The intern will collaborate with the Social Media Manager for guidance, resources, and feedback, gaining valuable experience in social media strategy and nonprofit advocacy.

Research and Identification:
  • Conduct research to identify potential influencers who align with Feeding America’s mission and values.
  • Create a database of influencers categorized by niche, audience size, and relevance.
Outreach and Relationship Building:
  • Develop and execute outreach strategies to engage influencers.
  • Build and maintain relationships with influencers to foster long-term partnerships.
Content and Campaign Development:
  • Assist in creating outreach materials, including customizable templates for influencer communications.
  • Plan and implement a pilot campaign featuring selected influencers to increase awareness and engagement.
  • Analysis and Reporting
Deliverables:
  • Influencer Database: A curated list of potential influencers.
  • Outreach Toolkit: Customizable templates for influencer outreach.
  • Pilot Campaign: Execution of a small-scale campaign with 2-3 influencers.
Final Report: Comprehensive summary of campaign results and recommendations.
Monitor and analyze the performance of influencer campaigns.
  • Prepare a final report summarizing results, key learnings, and recommendations for future collaborations.
Internship Duration
  • 6/3/25 through 08/22/25 (11 weeks total - 40 hours per week)
Hourly Salary
  • $16 - Undergraduate
  • $17 - Students between Undergrad and Graduate school (starting grad school in fall)
  • $18 - Graduate School
Requirements
Education: Individuals pursuing an undergraduate degree, recent graduates accepted into a graduate program, or current graduate students in Marketing, Communications, PR, Digital Media, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.

Experience: Familiar with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn) and content creation/management.

Skills:
  • Strong written communication and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in research, particularly in identifying and evaluating influencers.
  • Basic knowledge of social media management and analytics tools.
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Passion for social impact and ending hunger.
  • Preferred: Experience with influencer marketing, social media analytics, or basic graphic design/video editing. 
Feeding America recognizes and values diversity.  Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. We intentionally seek out diverse perspectives and skills on our teams, knowing that it makes us stronger as an organization and better equipped to serve our neighbors in need. We encourage individuals from historically under-represented communities and individuals with lived experience of hunger to apply.

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