About Us
Infant Massage USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and was founded in 2005 as the US chapter of the International Association of Infant Massage.
Our mission is to promote nurturing touch and communication through training, education, and research. Our organization is a nationwide network of a small staff, the Board of Directors, the Trainers and Members.
Our primary programming is providing Certified Educator of Infant Massage training. Infant Massage USA Trainers provide comprehensive, evidence-informed four-day courses across the country. After attending the four-day course and receiving certification, our Certified Educators (CEIMs) hold individual and group classes in their communities to teach parents / caregivers and their infants. These classes support communities by improving the physical and emotional well-being of babies, enhancing parent-infant bonding, and facilitating long-term, positive emotional development in families.
Learn more at www.infantmassageusa.org.
About The Role
Role Type: Remote, asynchronous, paid volunteer
Infant Massage USA is looking for a Social Media Intern who will work with our team to create, launch and publish content on our various social channels such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
A letter of recommendation and/or college credits will be provided at the end of the internship.
This is a fully remote role in a small organization that requires comfort with leveraging technology to gain and engage social media followers.
On a day-to-day basis, this role works independently with the support and management of the Executive Director and staff.
Role Duties: including, but not limited to:
Creating graphics/videos for social media platforms
Schedule and promote content on social media
Add to an existing editorial calendar
Reach target audiences by delivering both useful and appealing online information about our organization
Work alongside the team to create social media strategies, define brand guidelines and research audiences
Measure impact and drive process improvements as identified
Present periodic reports with recommendations and insights based on analysis
Assist in the growth of the brand by raising awareness through various social media platforms
Monitor postings to ensure brand message is consistent with the terminology used to images posted
Interact with followers through the organization's social pages
Assist in implementing plans to increase followers on popular social media websites such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn
Help create and plan content as dictated by the monthly editorial calendar to promote sales, blogs and products.
Respond to comments and DMs to answer questions and keep people updated and engaged.
Role Skills & Qualifications:
Reliable access to personal computer & internet
Experience working remotely
Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc)
Proficient typing skills and working knowledge of email/calendar/conferencing programs
Ability to prioritize work independently and with attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Tech-savvy with a prominent knowledge of social networks
Design skills on par with the ability to develop creative content for engagement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of popular analytic, design, and social media management tools
Schedule and Benefits:
Our organization has been fully remote since 2018. The role can be done asynchronously on the volunteer’s own schedule with minimal virtual meetings during regular business hours. A commitment of 20 hours per week for 8 weeks is needed for this role.
This is a paid contract role of $15 per hour.
Benefits include:
Gain firsthand knowledge of social media campaigns, fundraising and nonprofit organizations.
Graphic design examples for your portfolio
Opportunities to be creative and see your ideas published
Receive a letter of recommendation after completing an internship
Networking opportunities
Potential for school credit (dependent on your school’s requirements)