Summer 2026 Intern - Marketing-Social Media Community Management Specialist at State Farm

Bloomington, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

22.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Media Proficiency, Strong Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Copywriting, Social Media Monitoring, Community Management, Engagement Strategy, Trend Monitoring, Crisis Management, Industry Knowledge, Initiative, Adaptability

Industry

Insurance

Description

Overview As a State Farm intern, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a real impact. Our internship program provides students with valuable training, mentorship, and networking opportunities while being fully immersed in the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 50 company. At State Farm, we believe our interns are the future of our company, and we are committed to helping you succeed! Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential Responsibilities Work with Social teams and leadership to develop, execute, and optimize community management strategy and tactics to increase engagement Develop, maintain and optimize community management processes, workflows, and templates Develop, maintain and optimize approach for Surprise & Delight as a component of community management strategy Provide social engagement and community management feedback to marketing teams Guide the planning of communications, activations, and content, including participation in development of social engagement playbooks for specific campaigns or initiatives Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and brand mentions, providing insights to inform strategy and brand reaction moments and engage real-time in topical, timely and brand relevant social conversations Stay abreast of industry trends and key competitors’ social media and communities to identify areas of opportunity Participate in social “war rooms” for significant social activations and/or crises Qualifications Who We Are Looking For Seeking a current junior or senior in an undergraduate program majoring in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or Journalism, with a graduation date of December 2026 or later. Will consider sophomores who meet the criteria. Must have at least one semester remaining after the conclusion of the internship. An ideal candidate will have experience with: Proven Social Media proficiency with platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, etc. Strong communication skills with the ability to write clearly, engagingly and professionally Analytical skills with a deep understanding of Social Media metrics Familiarity with drafting a variety of copy options Experience with social media monitoring tools such as Sprout is preferred Ability to moderate online community groups with an emphasis on social customer care Competencies: Communication Decision Making and Judgement Industry Knowledge Initiative Adaptability Internship Program Eligibility: To be eligible for the summer internship program, candidates must be full-time students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with at least one semester remaining until graduation, and must maintain their student status throughout the duration of the internship. ***Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity*** What You Can Expect: Summer Internship Dates: June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026 Hours: Monday-Friday, 38.75 hours per week Due to the short duration of the summer program, we seek interns who will be available to engage and participate throughout the internship with little to no disruption in work schedule. Pay: $22/hour. In addition, interns selected for our summer internship program will be eligible for a $2,000 stipend (minus applicable taxes)! Competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a pre-screening video interview in the Fall of 2025 Where You’ll Work: HYBRID: This is a hybrid position which allows you to spend some of your time working from home as well as some time working collaboratively in-office. You will work out of one of the hub locations listed below. Please note, relocation benefits will not apply. HUB LOCATION: Bloomington, IL Next Steps! Application deadline is expected to close on 9/30/25. Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension beyond the listed deadline, so apply as soon as possible! To submit an application, click "Apply" on the job listing page on the State Farm career site. You will need to upload your resume when you apply. Competitive candidates may be invited to participate in the interview process. This is where the excitement begins! Our Benefits We are excited to offer our interns a tailored set of benefits with a range of valuable perks to help support you during your time with us! Time Off 40 hours of Life Leave Military Leave Financial Benefits 401(K) Savings Plan (Eligible at age 18) Mutual Funds (Eligible at age 18) Commuter Benefits Miscellaneous Benefits Wellness programs US Discount program Good Neighbor Grant program Matching Gift program Employee Assistance Fund Company Holidays

Responsibilities

The intern will work with social teams to develop and optimize community management strategies to increase engagement. They will monitor social media channels for trends and provide insights to inform brand strategies.