We are seeking several Social Media Interns to help create engaging social media content in support of our mission. This is an unpaid, remotely located positions requiring at least 10 hours a week. Internships can be offered for school credit. Social Media Interns will form a team to develop and create content to inform and engage the general public, NY lawmakers, and cannabis community on legalization issues pertaining to environmental, economic, and social policies. This role is not for mentorship but to provide the ideal candidate with an opportunity to create content as well as help to shape the voice of the NY Cannabis movement. Students in Communications, Cannabis Studies, Agriculture, and Environmental/Natural Resource studies are encouraged to apply. However, strong social media, knowledge, skills and experience are requirements.

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will regularly gather data, information, and the layout of cannabis supporters and consumers in the social media space; produce creative and engaging content across all platforms; and be in line with organizational mission.

• Gather data, information, and layout of cannabis supporters and consumers in the social media space
• Produce creative and engaging content across all social media platforms in line with organizational mission
• Development and implement innovative marketing campaigns
• Produce creatives both static and video
• Schedule posts and engage with community, monitor trends in community, current evens, and develop ideas to capitalize on these moments
• Reach out to influencers and online publications on behalf of organization
• develop surveys to assess public opinion
• Monitor and analyze post performance, tag posts, and assist with organization asset logistics

Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented individuals who want to create engaging content
• Excellent English, written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience in social media marketing, market research, communications, journalism, or related field
• Experience in agriculture, cultivation, environmental issues, social issues, artisanal businesses a plus
• Knowledge of cannabis legalization issues and NY communities a plus
• Experience creating custom static and video content for social
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative data collection
• Experience creating custom static and video content for social
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work well in teams
• Must be at least 18 years old

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: Up to $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
This is a remote position

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social Media Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

Hours per week:

• Less than 10

Internship Compensation:

• College Credit

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

This Job Is:

• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Company's website:

• NYSmallFarma.org

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Virtual meetings