Social Impact Lead Intern

Social Impact Lead Intern

Remote Position - College Credit (if needed) - Unpaid

Time Commitment: 12 Months | 6-8 hours/week (Seasonal/Temporary) Flexible schedule based on school requirements.

General Description:

As the Social Impact Manager, you will play a critical role in outreach and growth, cultivating relationships with external businesses and influencers aligned with Digital4Good x #ICANHELP’s mission. This role is uniquely designed for a passionate, proactive individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Duties: 

• Develop and execute initiatives for positive social change 
• Establish partnerships with external stakeholders (companies, organizations, influencers) to strengthen initiatives
• Plan virtual events with ambassadors + partners 
• Organize and maintain CRM data
• Measure impact of social impact initiatives and report on progress

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in high school or college.
• Degree or interest in sociology, public policy, social work, business administration, or a related field. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proficiency in relationship building.
• Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about digital wellness, kindness, and the positive impact of technology.

Learning Objective/Outcomes: 

Upon completion of the internship, students will be able to…

• Identify and implement best practices for successful event and brand management
• How to organize influencers and ambassadors
• Design impactful event marketing campaigns
• Track analytics
• Execute proper Project Management

Resources:

• Access to ClickUp (virtual project management platform)
• Intern Work Google Shared Drive
• Other paid tools/platforms specific to your duties
• Mentoring and networking opportunities with marketing professionals
• Free registration for virtual and in-person events

Evaluation:

• Impact Management: Work with several teams to organize at least 1 virtual event per month
• Commitment: Participate in weekly meetings and check-ins (Minimum of 75% attendance)
• Timeliness and Organization: Track projects and meet all deadlines, or communicate with supervisor before setting new deadlines
• Brand Integrity: Maintain organization’s brand consistency by using brand voice and designated assets in public-facing communications
• Engagement: Accumulate points for engaging with organizational social media pages, attending workshops, attending work events, participating in marketing video/photo, filling out survey, and finishing a project/campaign

Supervision and Mentorship: 

• Head of Seasonal Operations
• Kim Karr, Executive Director (kim@icanhelp.net)
• Joshua Lipka, Creative Director (josh@icanhelp.net)

Who We Are:

Digital4Good (Formerly #ICANHELP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has impacted hundreds of thousands of students and adults nationwide. Our mission is to empower student change makers seeking to make a positive digital impact and promote digital safety and change through powerfully relevant curricula. 

We see students as part of the solution. When something happens on social media, students see it first. The more we can do to train, guide, and support students online, the more likely they are to take positive action. We partner with major companies like Google, Snap Inc., TikTok, Work2BeWell, and Providence Health to further our goals and amplify our impact.

Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll get from your internship with us:

• College credit 
• Networking and mentoring opportunities with experts in tech and other industries
• Creative control and opportunity to pitch new ideas
• Hands-on experience through remote work
• Building up your portfolio 
• Free career-building workshops (level up your resume, LinkedIn profile, and more)

*This position complies with the Fair Labor Standard Act