Social Media Specialist Intern — APDS

Job overview

The Social Media Specialist Intern — APDS role is onsite in Columbus, OH. This is an unpaid internship running August 24 through December 11, intended for students who need college credit. The intern supports the Communications team at the Africentric Personal Development Shop. The intern creates and publishes culturally relevant social content to raise awareness of APDS programs, services, events, and community impact. The work helps connect individuals and families with behavioral health, prevention, recovery, and family support resources.

What you'll do

• Create and publish content across APDS social media channels, with a primary focus on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
• produce short-form videos, reels, graphics, and other digital content
• attend programs and events to capture photo and video
• edit long-form content into short videos
• write captions and assist with editorial calendars
• monitor audience engagement and analytics
• collaborate on storytelling about client success and organizational impact.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social media specialist intern

social media

content creation

instagram

facebook

tiktok

video editing

columbus oh

national center for urban solutions

unpaid internship

college credit

apds

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Unpaid internship for students who need college credits; approximately eight hours per day, up to five days per week, with flexible scheduling. Some evening and weekend availability may be required for events.

About the employer

National Center for Urban Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.