Social Media Intern

Overview Pitney Meadows Community Farm is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Intern to support and grow our digital presence across key platforms, including Meta (Instagram & Facebook), YouTube, and LinkedIn. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Marketing and Communications, this role is designed for someone eager to gain hands-on experience in content creation, storytelling, and audience engagement. This internship offers the opportunity to help shape how our mission comes to life online, capturing the energy of the farm, amplifying community voices, and building meaningful connections through thoughtful, engaging content. The ideal candidate is curious, organized, adaptable, and excited to both collaborate and take ownership of creative projects. Responsibilities Assist in planning, creating, and scheduling content across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn Capture photo and video content on-site, including farm activities, programs, events, and behind-the-scenes moments Support short-form and long-form video creation (Reels, Shorts, YouTube content), including basic editing using Canva (or platform with your experience) Draft captions and contribute to storytelling that reflects the voice and mission of Pitney Meadows Monitor engagement, respond to comments/messages as appropriate, and help identify trends or opportunities for growth Collaborate on social media campaigns to promote programs, events, and seasonal initiatives Support occasional community outreach events to gather content and represent the organization Qualifications Demonstrated interest and experience in social media content creation (personal, academic, or professional experience welcome) Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn, including an understanding of platform differences and best practices Basic video editing skills and comfort in capturing content on a phone or camera Strong writing skills with an ability to adapt tone for different platforms Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects Ability to be on-site regularly at Pitney Meadows Community Farm to capture content and attend occasional events (including some evenings/weekends) Basic graphic design experience (Canva) is a plus, but not required Passion for community-centered work, local food systems, and the mission of Pitney Meadows Terms and Compensation This internship is a seasonal position spanning from June until early September. The intern is expected to work 20-25 hours per week, with the exact amount varying based on the projects agreed upon between the intern and manager. We ask that you be willing to work some weekends and be flexible with your availability in general, as hours may vary from week to week. The intern will be compensated for their summer work with an hourly wage of $15.50/hr and/or can be a for-credit internship. How to Apply If you are interested in applying for the Social Media Internship, please submit a cover letter, a resume, and a link/examples of your social media work/experience through our Gusto portal. Applications will be accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis. Any questions regarding this position can be sent to the Assistant Manager, Marketing and Communications, Cass Skarka, at View email address on click.appcast.io. EEO and Policies Pitney Meadows Community Farm (Pitney Meadows) maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is the policy of Pitney Meadows in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees to select the best-qualified individuals without regard to age, race, color, national origin, marital status, gender (including gender identity and transgender), religion, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, disability, domestic violence victim status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Inc.