social media Internship program
Organization: Women’s Environmental Justice Policy Center (WEJ) – a fiscally sponsored project of Mockingbird Incubator
Location: Remote (United States Only)
Type: Part-time, educational internship
Compensation: Unpaid; must be connected to academic credit or a formal school-sponsored program
Schedule: 10–15 hours per week for approximately 10–12 weeks during an academic term. The schedule is asynchronous and flexible outside of weekly team meetings.
This internship is designed as a learning experience in nonprofit communications and tailored content creation. The Social Media Intern will receive training and close supervision in content creation, basic graphic design, and social media strategy in the context of gender, climate, and environmental justice. The intern will support WEJ’s public education work by developing graphics, topics for campaigns, and media strategy, with supervision from WEJ leadership.
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The Women’s Environmental Justice Policy Center advances gender and climate justice in the United States by working at the intersection of women’s rights and environmental justice. WEJ focuses on gender-responsive research, public education campaigns, and evidence-based policy recommendations that center women, people of color, Tribal Nations, and other marginalized communities in climate and environmental policy.
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By the end of the internship, the intern will be able to:
Explain how a mission-driven nonprofit translates complex research and policy topics into accessible educational content for social media.
Develop content ideas and social media topics that align with WEJ’s mission, research themes, and current conversations on gender, climate, and environmental justice.
Apply basic principles of nonprofit social media strategy, including audience awareness, message framing, and editorial calendaring.
Use tools like Canva to create simple, accessible graphics aligned with WEJ’s brand and values.
Draft and revise captions and post copy with guidance on tone, clarity, inclusivity, and accuracy.
Reflect on ethical considerations in digital advocacy, including confidentiality, respectful storytelling, and equity-centered messaging.
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Under supervision, the Social Media Intern may:
Draft caption options and short-form educational posts based on WEJ’s mission, existing research topics, and public education themes.
Create or adapt simple graphics (e.g., quote cards, statistics slides, explainer posts) using Canva or similar design tools.
Assist with organizing an editorial calendar, including brainstorming post ideas and mapping content to key dates (e.g., Earth Day, International Women’s Day).
Research how comparable nonprofits communicate about gender, climate, and environmental justice issues, and summarize examples for the team.
Observe how basic analytics (reach, engagement, etc.) are used to refine educational strategies, without being responsible for performance targets.
Participate in weekly check-ins with a WEJ supervisor to review draft content, receive feedback, and reflect on progress.
Exit interviews will be conducted at the conclusion of the internship to gain feedback on the program, educational materials, and areas for improvement for both WEJ and the intern.
All work will be reviewed by WEJ leadership before publication. The intern will not be responsible for independently managing WEJ’s social media accounts.
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Required:
Current enrollment in a college, university, or other accredited educational program.
Ability to earn academic credit or otherwise tie the internship to a formal school-sponsored educational requirement (e.g., practicum, internship course, capstone).
Demonstrated interest in at least one of the following: gender equity, environmental justice, climate policy, social movements, or nonprofit communications.
English proficiency, including writing skills and comfort drafting short-form text.
Willingness to learn new tools, receive feedback, and revise work.
Reliable internet access and ability to attend virtual meetings.
Preferred but not required:
Prior experience creating content on social platforms (personal, campus, or organizational).
Familiarity with Canva or similar design software.
Experience engaging with issues related to women’s rights, racial justice, or environmental justice through coursework, campus organizations, or lived experience.
No minimum GPA, specific major, or prior professional experience is required. WEJ is committed to an accessible and inclusive virtual environment and will work with the intern and their institution to provide reasonable accommodations.
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This is an unpaid internship structured to comply with California and federal guidelines for educational internships and with Mockingbird Incubator’s internship policy. Interns must secure academic credit or another formal educational connection through their school; WEJ will provide any necessary documentation to the institution. If the internship cannot be approved by the school or Mockingbird as an unpaid educational experience, WEJ may adjust or withdraw the posting to remain in compliance.
How to apply
Please submit:
A resume
A brief statement (250–400 words) describing:
Why you are interested in gender, climate, or environmental justice; and
What you hope to learn from a social media internship with WEJ.
1–3 examples of any content you have created (social posts, graphics, campus flyers, class projects, etc.)
Send your materials to info@wejpc.org with the subject line: “Social Media Intern Application – [First Name, Last Name].”
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please reach out if you have any questions.
If you are looking for student research opportunities with WEJ, check out our student research partnership program!
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The Women’s Environmental Justice Policy Center or its fiscal sponsor, Mockingbird Incubator, is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment and to internship and volunteer opportunities within our organization and our fiscally sponsored projects.
No Expectation of Employment
This internship is an educational opportunity and does not guarantee or imply future paid employment with the Women’s Environmental Justice Policy Center or its fiscal sponsor, Mockingbird Incubator. The intern will not be placed under any pressure, explicit or implicit, to accept a future position, and no aspect of the internship's structure, evaluation, or completion is contingent on a job offer. Any potential future opportunities with the Women’s Environmental Justice Policy Center or its fiscal sponsor, Mockingbird Incubator, will be considered separately from the intern's participation in this program.