Creative Marketing Intern at Alexandria Area YMCA

Alexandria, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Storytelling, Video Editing, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Writing, Communication, Collaboration, Analytics Reporting, Digital Marketing, Microsoft Office, Curiosity, Trend Awareness

Industry

Health;Wellness & Fitness

Description

Description Are you passionate about storytelling through photos, video, and social media? The Alexandria Area YMCA is looking for a Marketing Intern to help bring our community’s stories to life! This flexible, part-time role includes on-site opportunities to capture authentic moments and create meaningful digital content. Requirements As the Creative Marketing Intern, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and creating engaging content for the Y’s social media channels, with additional opportunities to expand your skills by producing content for newsletters, the website, and other communication platforms. Interns will also gain hands-on experience with social media strategy, campaign development, and analytics reporting. The ideal candidate stays current with emerging trends and has video editing and design experience. Experience managing social media accounts is preferred but not required. Time commitment: 10-15 hours per week ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Produce social content by capturing photos and creating videos for the YMCA’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Assist in creating short-form video content (Reels/TikTok-style). Collaborate with program directors, staff, and members to capture authentic stories and highlights from Y programs. Work closely with the Digital Marketing Specialist to develop and execute a content plan. Write captions and schedule social media posts. Monitor, track, analyze and share performance reports. Work directly with the marketing team to request graphics and other visual assets. Ensure all content aligns with the Y’s mission and brand voice, highlighting stories of impact, inclusion, and community. QUALIFICATIONS: College student studying marketing, business, communications, or similar field. Strong writing and communication skills. Basic video editing skills. Familiarity with social media platforms and their application in marketing environments. Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment. Curiosity about industry trends and competitors. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) Experience with social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

The Creative Marketing Intern will produce social content by capturing photos and creating videos for the YMCA’s social media platforms. They will collaborate with staff to highlight authentic stories and assist in developing a content plan.