Social Media and Digital Intern

AAAS has an exciting opportunity for a paid summer internship within our Office of Communications!

The Social Media and Digital Internwill be an active member of theCommunications team, supporting program and organizational announcements, initiatives and campaigns.

Help us ignite the next era of science.

What You'll Do

• Develop copy and assets to be used for digital and social media engagement
• Provide community management support across social media platforms
• Conduct research and provide input to the social media editorial calendar
• Conduct social media listening and audits as needed
• Write and edit stories to be featured on AAAS.org
• Audit and update website content
• Conduct research to support team projects across editorial, digital, social media and media
• Participate in brainstorming, team meetings, and projects pertaining to officewide initiatives
• Support administrative and other projects as needed

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, STEMM, or a related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interest in following changes to the social media landscape
• Experience developing content for social media platforms
• Preferred but not required: Familiarity with using social media scheduling tools
• Preferred but not required: Experience developing multimedia assets (e.g., graphics and videos)
• Willing to juggle multiple projects at once
• Enjoys working in a collaborative environment
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational ability

Internship Details

This internship will be expected to come into the D.C. office 1-2 times a week on a hybrid-work basis. This is a 12-week internship, which will run fromJune 2, 2025 - August 22, 2025. The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is$19.00 per hour. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the help of a sponsorship.Please contact our Talent Team atjobs@aaas.orgwith any questions regarding your eligibility.

Application Process:

Submit aresume and cover letterbyApril 20, 2025.Your cover letter should address why you want this internship. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. A recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

AAAS currently provides the following benefits: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AAAS from a third party, such as an agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to an AAAS mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to AAAS employees, or to the AAAS resume database will be considered AAAS property. Verbal or written communications from any employee of AAAS shall not be considered binding obligations. AAAS Human Resources is the only AAAS representative authorized by AAAS to enter into any employment agreements with any third party. AAAS will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

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