JOB DESCRIPTION:  SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

Organization:             National Health Foundation (NHF)

Location:                    Downtown Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid, but must be able to come in-person to our Los Angeles office for a minimum of 10-12 hours a month)

Duration:                    Minimum of 6 months

Hours:                        5-10 hours per week

*This is an UNPAID Internship for school or class credit*

Do YOU meet the REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for this position? If so, this is the PERFECT POSITION for you! APPLY NOW!

ABOUT NATIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION

Founded in 1973, National Health Foundation (NHF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health of under-resourced communities by addressing the social determinants of health. We believe that health starts where people live, learn, work, and play. Our work focuses on four key initiatives: Food Access, Housing (including Recuperative Care), Education, and the Built Environment.

POSITION SUMMARY

NHF is seeking a creative, mission-driven Social Media Intern to join our team. This role is ideal for a storyteller who is passionate about public health, social welfare, and community empowerment. You will help amplify our impact by creating engaging digital content that highlights our work in recuperative care, food justice, and youth engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Content Creation: Design visually compelling graphics, reels, and videos for Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube using Canva or Adobe Suite.
• Storytelling: Interview staff, community members, or program participants (with sensitivity) to draft "impact stories" that showcase NHF’s mission in action.
• Campaign Support: Assist in the planning and execution of digital campaigns for events like Giving Tuesday, National Public Health Week, or local community distributions.
• Community Engagement: Monitor social channels, respond to comments/DMs, and engage with partner organizations to grow NHF’s online community.
• Analytics: Track and report monthly engagement metrics to help refine our digital strategy.
• Trends & Research: Stay current on social media trends and health equity news to ensure NHF’s content remains relevant and influential.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field (undergrad or graduate programs acceptable)
• Skills: Proficiency in social media platforms (IG, LinkedIn, FB, X, YouTube).
• Experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud (Spark, Photoshop).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail.
• Basic video editing skills (Cap Cut, Reels, TikTok) are a major plus.
• Values: A strong commitment to NHF’s core values: Health Equity, Empathy, Community, and Partnership.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in an office and clinical setting within NHF’s Administrative Offices.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the day.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

• Frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling documentation.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit communications and public health advocacy.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• A portfolio of published work and professional references.

PROGRAMS

National Health Foundation is addressing the social determinants of health using several research-proven strategies. We are targeting Food Access, with an emphasis on increasing the availability of health and fresh foods in under-resourced communities, Housing, with a focus on providing shelter and care for individuals who have been released from the hospital, the Built Environment, prioritizing the removal of the barriers to health in the Historic South Los Angeles community, and Education, with a focus on risk prevention and support for pregnant and parenting teens to complete their education. For further details on the programs, please visit our site at: http://nationalhealthfoundation.org