Social Media Intern - Influencer Track

PHEAA is a nonprofit student aid organization that holds a mission of providing affordable access to higher education.
 
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Salary: $12.00 Hourly
 
Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Flexible Hybrid work schedule
 
Location: 1200 North 7th street, Harrisburg, PA.
 
Department: Office of Public Information

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is seeking a creative, confident, and self-motivated Social Media Intern/Content Creator to help us engage students through short-form, influencer-style content. This position is perfect for a college student who’s already managing social content for their campus or building a strong personal following and wants to gain real-world experience while helping fellow students access financial aid and plan for higher education.

Internship Details:

•    Flexible, hybrid work schedule

•    Paid internship

•    Opportunity to build your portfolio, grow your audience, and make an impact

•    Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn, pitch ideas, and grow professionally

Job Responsibilities:

•    Develop and create social media content, focusing on short-form video and a target of 3-5 posts per week

•    Represent PHEAA’s tone and brand on camera in an authentic, engaging way

•    Stay up to date with social media trends and best practices to ensure content remains fresh and relevant

•    Collaborate with the Marketing Team to brainstorm and develop creative ideas for social media campaigns

•    Pitch content ideas that speak to student life, college prep, and financial wellness

•    Work independently in a hybrid environment with flexible scheduling

•    Monitor performance and adjust based on engagement and audience feedback

Required Skills

High School Diploma and currently pursing a degree in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, or a related field.

•    Strong understanding of social medial platforms and content best practices.

•    Strong writing, communication, and creative thinking skills.

•    Effective time management, organization, and prioritization

Preferred Skills:

•    Current undergraduate student with passion for social media marketing and storytelling

•    Experience creating or managing content for a campus-affiliated social account

•    Consistent, high-quality presence on your own social platforms 

•    Comfortable on camera and confident in your communication skills

•    Knowledge of trends, reels, and editing tools like CapCut, Canva, or Adobe

•    Ability to work independently and meet content goals with minimal oversight

Bonus Skills:

•    Interest in education access, scholarships, or student support services

•    Familiarity with analytics and basic social media metrics

•    Portfolio or links to past content (personal or professional)

PHEAA’s environment welcomes and supports our employees, customers, and stakeholders; we seek out and value differing perspectives and contributions.  Our organizational culture promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of the organization.

Required Experience

 High School Diploma and currently pursing a degree in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, or a related field.