Social Media Intern

Job Description

PHEAA is a nonprofit student aid organization that holds a mission of providing affordable access to higher education.

Give back tomorrow by joining us today.

Salary: $12.00 Hourly

Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Flexible Hybrid work schedule

Location: 1200 North 7th street, Harrisburg, PA.

Department: Office of Public Information

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is seeking a creative, confident, and self-motivated Social Media Intern/Content Creator to help us engage students through short-form, influencer-style content. This position is perfect for a college student who's already managing social content for their campus or building a strong personal following and wants to gain real-world experience while helping fellow students access financial aid and plan for higher education.

Internship Details:

• Flexible, hybrid work schedule

• Paid internship

• Opportunity to build your portfolio, grow your audience, and make an impact

• Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn, pitch ideas, and grow professionally

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and create social media content, focusing on short-form video and a target of 3-5 posts per week

• Represent PHEAA's tone and brand on camera in an authentic, engaging way

• Stay up to date with social media trends and best practices to ensure content remains fresh and relevant

• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to brainstorm and develop creative ideas for social media campaigns

• Pitch content ideas that speak to student life, college prep, and financial wellness

• Work independently in a hybrid environment with flexible scheduling

• Monitor performance and adjust based on engagement and audience feedback

Required Skills

High School Diploma and currently pursing a degree in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of social medial platforms and content best practices.

• Strong writing, communication, and creative thinking skills.

• Effective time management, organization, and prioritization

Preferred Skills:

• Current undergraduate student with passion for social media marketing and storytelling

• Experience creating or managing content for a campus-affiliated social account

• Consistent, high-quality presence on your own social platforms

• Comfortable on camera and confident in your communication skills

• Knowledge of trends, reels, and editing tools like CapCut, Canva, or Adobe

• Ability to work independently and meet content goals with minimal oversight

Bonus Skills:

• Interest in education access, scholarships, or student support services

• Familiarity with analytics and basic social media metrics

• Portfolio or links to past content (personal or professional)

PHEAA's environment welcomes and supports our employees, customers, and stakeholders; we seek out and value differing perspectives and contributions. Our organizational culture promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of the organization.

Required Experience

High School Diploma and currently pursing a degree in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, or a related field.