FWS Student Worker III, Off Campus (Social Media & Marketing Intern)

DeVry University strives to close our society's opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces.

Our colleague experience is an area of obsessive focus. At DeVry University, we care about you. Because, only through you can we deliver our unique Care Formula to our learners and partners.

OPPORTUNITY:
Administrative support role for currently enrolled students.
This is an off campus Federal Work Study Position.

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid/Remote - Flexible)

Address: 4447 N Central Expy Suite 110, PMB 128, Dallas, TX 75205

RESPONSIBILITIES

Community: The "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Dallas (IHDF) empowers students from underserved communities, providing mentorship, enrichment, and a scholarship for higher education. We work closely with our Dream Scholars to help them succeed academically, develop life skills, and engage with their communities.

IHDF Dallas is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media & Marketing Intern to support our outreach and engagement efforts in the DFW market. This role will play a key part in promoting IHDF programs, building awareness of our mission, and increasing participation in signature campaigns like North Texas Giving Day and Giving Tuesday.

• Develop a monthly social media calendar and schedule posts across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X).
• Create compelling graphics, flyers, and digital content to promote programs, events, and fundraising campaigns.
• Support campaigns such as North Texas Giving Day and Giving Tuesday with content creation, promotion, and reporting.
• Assist with photography, video clips, and other multimedia content for social media and marketing materials.
• Monitor social media engagement, report analytics, and make recommendations to improve outreach.
• Collaborate with the IHDF team to brainstorm content ideas and share stories of Dream Scholars and program impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be an enrolled student at DeVry or Keller.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a current student in good standing and possess a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits per semester.
• FWS fund eligible.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed, motivated individuals.
• People who sit around, waiting to be told what to do will not do well in this environment.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with social media platforms, scheduling tools
• Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
• Creative, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for youth development and nonprofit work is a plus.

Duration & Hours:

• Part-time internship (10-20 hours/week) with flexible scheduling.
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred, with the possibility of extension.

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience managing social media for a growing nonprofit in the DFW area.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful campaigns that directly impact students' lives.
• Networking opportunities with nonprofit professionals and community partners.

We believe that a vibrant and collaborative workplace is essential to our educational mission and the success of our community. We are committed to a workplace environment where all colleagues feel valued, respected, and supported.