Social Media Intern - Houston BARC Foundation

The Houston BARC Foundation (HBF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all animals in Houston, especially those under the care of the City of Houston's BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions. Donations to HBF directly benefit the animals at BARC through the purchase of medical supplies, kennel equipment, sanitary supplies, and other essential resources that help provide the highest standard of care. Beyond financial support, HBF is committed to raising public awareness about homeless and at-risk animals throughout the Houston community — connecting people with opportunities to adopt, foster, volunteer, and give.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Social Media Intern to help build and elevate our digital presence. The intern will conduct an overall assessment of our current social media presence, develop a full-year social media content calendar, design reusable templates for recurring content series, and create, write, and post content on HBF's Instagram and Facebook accounts throughout the internship.

Responsibilities:
-Conduct an audit and assessment of HBF's current social media presence across Instagram and Facebook
-Develop a comprehensive social media content calendar for the year
-Design branded templates for recurring content series including behind-the-scenes, BARC facts, pup spotlights, volunteer highlights, and more
-Create graphics, write copy, and publish posts on HBF's Instagram and Facebook pages on a consistent schedule
-Collaborate with the Executive Director to align content with organizational priorities, events, and campaigns

Learning Outcomes:
-Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit social media strategy and content creation
-Develop skills in brand storytelling and digital communications
-Build a professional portfolio of real-world social media work
-Understand how a nonprofit organization operates and communicates with donors and the community

Qualifications

-Currently enrolled in a Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, or related program at the University of Houston
-Proficiency in Instagram and Facebook
-Experience with Canva or similar design tools preferred
-Strong writing and storytelling skills
-Passion for animal welfare and community impact
-Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

How to Apply

Interested students should submit a resume and a brief cover letter explaining their interest in animal welfare and social media to Brittany Amend, Executive Director, at brittany@houstonbarcfoundation.org. This is a part-time, hybrid, unpaid internship. Please apply by June 23.