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Equal Opportunity - Employees, Volunteers & Board of Directors

United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any employee, applicant, director of the board or anyone nominated to the Board of Directors on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran or a citizen. This policy also pertains to compensation, training, promotion, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment or tenure on the Board of Directors.

 

Current Openings

Job Description

 

Position:                                       Marketing & Social Media Intern

Accountability:                          This position reports directly to the Director of Development & Marketing

Duration:                                     8-12 hours per week (flexible scheduling), ~ 10 weeks (semester-based options available)

Location:                                     Hybrid – Occasional onsite, Newton, Kansas

 

Summary: United Way of Harvey & Marion Counties mobilizes the caring power of communities to advance the common good. Our work focuses on education, financial stability, and health — the building blocks of a good life. Our Development and Marketing team tells that story to donors, volunteers, and the broader community. The Marketing & Social Media Intern is an entry-level, execution-focused role designed for students who are earlier in their academic journey and ready to build foundational marketing skills in a real organizational setting. You will support the Director of Development and Marketing across both social media and content creation tasks — getting broad exposure to nonprofit marketing without being expected to own a strategy independently. This is a learn-by-doing role with close supervision and mentorship built in.  

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Draft and schedule social media posts across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn under staff guidance 
  • Assist with designing graphics and visual assets using tools like Canva 
  • Write short-form content including captions, event announcements, and volunteer spotlights 
  • Help maintain an organized content calendar and asset library 
  • Monitor social media engagement and compile basic performance summaries 
  • Support event promotion through digital and printed materials 
  • Assist with email newsletter assembly and distribution 
  • Help capture photos or short video clips at events for use across marketing channels 
  • Provide general marketing support as directed by the Director of Development & Marketing 

 

What You’ll Gain

  • Foundational social media content creation and scheduling 
  • Basic graphic design and visual communication using Canva or similar tools 
  • Writing for digital audiences — concise, on-brand, and mission-aligned 
  • Introduction to email marketing and newsletter production 
  • Understanding of nonprofit marketing goals and donor communications 
  • Organizational skills through calendar and asset management 
  • Professional workplace communication and collaboration 

 

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

  • Close mentorship from the Director of Development & Marketing — you will not be left to figure things out alone 
  • Genuine, real-world work product that goes into your portfolio — not busy work 
  • A low-pressure entry point into nonprofit marketing with room to grow into more advanced roles 
  • Exposure to all areas of a lean, high-impact marketing operation 
  • Letter of recommendation upon successful completion

 

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a degree program in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field — freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to apply.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms as a user, with interest in learning the content creation side.
  • Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take direction.
  • Basic writing skills and attention to detail.
  • Interest in community impact or nonprofit work is a plus but not required.
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally as needed.
  • Familiarity with Harvey County communities and local culture a plus.

 

Core Competencies

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google applications.
  • Strong administrative, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Initiative, self-discipline, and the ability to work without supervision.
  • Dependable and reliable in meeting deadlines.
  • A passion for community health and a commitment to fostering equitable health outcomes.
  • Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to cultural and community differences.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration

  • Valid Driver’s License

Salary: Unpaid

 

Working Conditions

The Marketing & Social Media Intern is a part-time, seasonal employee of United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties, Inc.  Normal workweek is Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, however, hours for this position will be determined by community need, with some evening and weekend hours. This position may require travel throughout Harvey and Marion Counties.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The officers, directors, committee members, employees and persons served by UWHMC shall be selected in a manner to promote diversity and inclusion and entirely on a non-discriminatory basis with respect to race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation, veteran-status, familial and marital status, political affiliation, or socio-economic status, or any other legally protected group status, and in support of the UWHMC’s Diversity and Inclusion statement and/or principle and policy.

 

To apply please send your resume and cover letter detailing your interest in this position to development@uwhmc.org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. First-time applicants and those with limited experience are welcome and encouraged to apply.  

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