Social Media Intern - Idaho Youth Ranch (hybrid)

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Overview of Organization: Idaho Youth Ranch is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency that offers emergency shelter, residential care, youth and family therapy, job readiness training, adoption services,  and more for kids and their families. We also operate a network of thrift stores that help fund our youth programs and services.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in updating and refining brand guidelines to ensure consistent and cohesive social media presence across all platforms for programs, donor communication and thrift stores.
• Develop social media guidelines for internal teams and external partners or influencers.
• Create a suite of customizable templates for social media content, including posts, stories, hashtags, stickers and ads, that align with the brand’s identity.
• Design visually appealing and engaging graphics specific to social media channels, such as infographics, promotional visuals, and story assets.
• Collaborate with marketing team to produce concepts and content for upcoming campaigns, ensuring it aligns with the brand’s voice and goals.
• Assist in creating a social media style guide that includes best practices for visual consistency and effective communication across platforms.

Qualifications / Applicant Requirements:

• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn) 
• Experience with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or Canva preferred, but not required.
• Basic understanding of social media trends, visual design principles, and typography.
• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Currently enrolled in a marketing, graphic design, communications, or related program preferred, but not required.

Skills intern will develop:

• Branding and visual identity development for social media.
• Cross-platform design and content adaptation for various social media channels and organization departments.
• Social media content creation, including video and interactive posts.
• Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive practices in social media design and outreach. 

Additional Requirements (such as a background check that is administered by your organization, drug testing, etc.)

• All Interns will need to complete an application and background check (provided by Idaho Youth Ranch) before starting.