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Summer Intern - Social Media and Marketing

Chimes District of Columbia., Baltimore, MD, United States


Position Title: Social Media and Marketing Intern Schedule Details: Monday - Thursday; 12-15 hours per week Location: Baltimore, MD Experience and/or Education: Currently enrolled in a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Media Studies, or a related field. Social Media & Employer Branding Create engaging, mission‑focused content for social platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and others as applicable) Assist with "Day in the Life," employee spotlight, and behind‑the‑scenes recruiting content Help communicate Chimes' inclusive employment mission through authentic storytelling Maintain a social recruiting content calendar aligned with hiring needs and campaigns Monitor engagement (likes, shares, comments) and suggest content improvements Social Media Recruiting & Digital Outreach Support candidate sourcing through social media platforms and digital outreach Assist in promoting open roles, hiring events, and large‑scale recruiting initiatives Help optimize job postings for visibility, clarity, and candidate engagement Support referral and community‑based recruiting campaigns Recruiting Operations Support Assist recruiters with candidate tracking, screening coordination, and follow‑ups Support interview scheduling and candidate communications Help ensure job postings and outreach align with contract requirements and inclusive hiring practices Recruitment Metrics & Insights Help track basic recruiting and social engagement metrics Assist with identifying which platforms or content types generate candidates Support documentation updates for recruiting SOPs and outreach guidelines Community Engagement & Events Support promotion of job fairs, hiring events, and workforce partnership initiatives Assist with outreach to community organizations, workforce partners, and military installations Represent Chimes professionally at hiring events or community engagements when appropriate Qualifications Required Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Business, or a related field Strong interest in social media, storytelling, and digital content creation Comfortable writing captions, short posts, and basic recruitment‑focused messaging Familiarity with major social platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook) Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities Passion for mission‑driven or community‑focused work Preferred Experience creating content for social media (personal, academic, or professional) Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Express, or similar design tools Interest in recruiting, employer branding, or workforce development Comfort appearing on camera or conducting short interviews (optional, not required) Interest in disability services or inclusive employment initiatives What you'll gain Hands‑on experience in social recruiting and employer branding Exposure to recruiting within federal and state contract environments Real‑world content featured on organizational recruiting platforms Mentorship from experienced Talent Acquisition and Operations leaders Experience supporting workforce development and inclusive hiring initiatives A strong foundation for careers in recruiting, HR, marketing, or communications #J-18808-Ljbffr