Social Media Intern

About Us

Amazon Medical Project is a U.S. based nonprofit organization that funds and supports the Yanamono Medical Clinic in the Amazon River basin of northeastern Peru. The clinic was founded in 1990 by Dr. Linnea J. Smith, M.D. and is staffed year-round by local clinicians. The Clinic provides primary medical care and preventive medicine to community members that live in this rural region of the Amazon.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a social media intern to assist in a range of marketing initiatives within our organization. Duties include creating social media posts, developing a social media plan and schedule, responding to comments and messages on our platforms, and tracking analytics for campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns
• Manage and maintain our social media presence across multiple platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Create and distribute content such as blogs, infographics, videos and press releases on social media as well as through traditional news outlets
• Track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability
• Perform social media marketing research
• Assist on influencer campaign strategy
• Respond to comments and DMs on social media platforms
• Assist with public relations efforts, including media outreach and press releases
• Brainstorm and research ideas for original content
• Create compelling graphics to share across social channels
• Write social media captions that speak to our target audience
• Help create and edit short-form videos
• Develop new strategies for increasing engagement
• Assist with photo/video content shoots
• Ensure brand message is consistent

Requirements:

• Experience in content management
• Basic copywriting skills
• Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video)
• Familiarity with content scheduling tools, like Hootsuite or similar

Location:

Remote

Compensation & Time Commitment:

There is no compensation for this role, however school credit can be applied. Hours are flexible with an average 3-5 hours per week. 6 - 12 month commitment preferred.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should forward a Letter of Interest and CV/Resume to Melissa Traynham at with the title “Social Media Intern”

For more information on our work and history, please visit or check us out on Facebook or Instagram.

Amazon Medical Project does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status, in any of its activities or operations.