Social Media Intern, Aspen Policy Academy

ABOUT US

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

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ASPEN POLICY ACADEMY

The Aspen Institute's Policy Academy turns professionals into policy advocates. We offer innovative training programs to equip leaders across sectors – from tech to climate, science to social justice – with the practical policy skills to craft solutions for society’s most pressing challenges. Based in the Bay Area, the Policy Academy is the first comprehensive, non-university training program in the United States offering a step-by-step process to learn practical strategies for policymaking. The Academy's predecessor, the Aspen Tech Policy Hub, has helped more than 100 alumni and staff gain government experience and successfully change policies across federal and state governments.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Aspen Policy Academy seeks a part-time Social Media Intern to support content creation and social media strategy. This role reports to the Events and Communications Coordinator and will work closely with the Strategy and Operations Manager and the broader Academy team. The intern will play a key role in social media and content creation, particularly during the in-person Science & Technology Policy Fellowship in the summer.

This is a remote position, but candidates based in San Francisco, CA, are preferred to help capture in-person content for Academy events. The internship is expected to last six months, with a possibility of extension. The anticipated workload is approximately 10 hours per week, with some fluctuation depending on program needs. The hourly rate for this role is $20.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Social Media & Content Creation

• Manage and update content calendars.

• Develop creative campaigns to highlight Academy programs and accomplishments.

• Capture and edit content during the in-person Science & Technology Policy Fellowship and associated events.

• Create and edit social media graphics and video content (e.g., reels).

• Track, analyze, and report social media metrics.

• Research trends to inform social media strategy.

• Transform existing Academy news posts, reports, or videos into engaging, bite-sized content.

• Assist in researching and compiling influencer databases for potential partnerships.

• Special projects, as necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with operational or programmatic tasks as needed.

• (If in San Francisco) Attend Academy training sessions, gaining exposure to policy advocacy skills and industry guest speakers.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Acquire practical nonprofit and policy social media operations experience.

• Opportunity to learn about the policy process and strategies for effective advocacy.

• Gain insights into nonprofit operations.

• Potential to attend events and network with policy experts and industry leaders.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE

• Undergraduate or Graduate student .

• Strong organizational, reliability, and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently as this is a primarily remote position.

• Some experience with social media management, video editing, and graphic design.

• Creativity and strategic thinking for social media campaigns.

• Passion for policy, social impact, and nonprofit work.

• Interest in gaining exposure to nonprofit operations in addition to social media management.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. You may also submit an optional portfolio. Please note that we do read cover letters. Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to prepare your cover letter.

For various reasons, amazing talent hesitate to apply for positions for which they could potentially be a great fit. We strongly encourage you to apply for this position if it aligns with your career interests and skillset, even if you are not sure whether you meet all of the qualifications.

Priority will be given to applicants who submit by March 30th at 11:59pm PST

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.

The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

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Candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and handle stress. Candidate must also have the ability to meet the regular attendance policy of the Aspen Institute.