Social Media Intern

Job Description:

The Community Solution Education System is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Intern to support our system-wide Marketing Department. They will support the creation of social content for our community of colleges and universities—The Chicago School, Saybrook University, Pacific Oaks College, The Colleges of Law, University of Western States, and Kansas Health Science University.

This intern will help curate, create, and publish engaging content across our social media channels using tools like Hootsuite, CapCut, and Canva. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about social media, considers themselves a content creator, and is ready to contribute to brand storytelling that connects, engages, and inspires.

This internship includes a special capstone project (detailed in a separate internal document), focused on launching the social media presence for the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine at The Chicago School.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Develop engaging social media content (e.g., posts, reels, graphics, GIFs) for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter)

· Draft, edit, and schedule posts in Hootsuite in accordance with content calendars

· Collaborate with the Social Media Team and other marketing teammates on editorial planning

· Support social listening, basic community engagement, and comment moderation

· Ensure all content upholds institutional brand standards (written and visual)

· Assist in researching trends, best practices, and inspiration in higher ed and beyond

· Pull performance insights and help ideate strategies to improve content reach and engagement

· Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and creative reviews

Qualifications:

· Rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in Marketing, Digital Strategy, Communications, Journalism, or a related field

· Strong writing and communication skills with an eye for visual storytelling

· Experience with or interest in using tools such as Hootsuite, Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, etc.

· Demonstrated creativity through social media handles, a personal blog, or other online content

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a remote work environment

· Self-starter who enjoys working both independently and collaboratively

You’ll Gain:

· Real-world experience managing content across multiple brands

· Exposure to the inner workings of a system-wide marketing team

· Portfolio-building opportunities, including a major social media launch

· Mentorship and feedback from a team of experienced higher ed marketers

· A letter of recommendation and the potential for future opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

https://www.tcsedsystem.edu/careers/

The Community Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.