Social Media Intern

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Objective: The Social Media Intern will assist the organization in promoting Brownpreneurs’ programs, fundraising campaigns and events in an effort to engage constituents on social media.

Time Commitment: Approximately 5-10 hours per week with occasional additional days to attend events.

Salary: Unpaid

Location: Virtual

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage content for our website and social media, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Linkedin
• Help create and maintain a social media plan
• Use social media to promote the Brownpreneurs’ activities and achievements
• Keeping our social media channels updated on a frequent basis
• Encouraging others to comment on our posts and share them with others
• Ensure that communication reaches a wide range of local stakeholders and our target audience
• Select relevant channels to reach our diverse audience
• Track the effectiveness of our social media work and recommend ways forward

Relevant Skills, Competencies and Experience:

• Has some experience of marketing and social media, either through education, work or volunteering.
• Is familiar with using social media and other online tools to generate interest in a business or project.
• Is an excellent communicator.
• Is able to write clearly, accurately and succinctly.
• Can work virtually. We envision this person spending a short amount of time each week updating social media channels.
• The volunteer will also be expected to attend some of our events and workshops with a view to reporting on them.
• Has an interest in entrepreneurship or helping the African-American community.

About Brownpreneurs

Brownpreneurs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in St. Louis, Missouri. We provide entrepreneurial training for African-American high school and college students in the bi-state area. Our mission is to develop the next generation of brown entrepreneurs, one student at a time! Learn more about us at www.Brownpreneurs.org