JOB SPECIFICATION
POSITION: Social Media & Content Intern
DEPARTMENT: Great Hearts Christian Academies
LOCATION: Gilbert Campus and Maryvale Campus
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Enterprise Operations
SALARY RANGE: Non-exempt, Hourly $16.00
Company Overview
At Great Hearts Christian Academies, we believe God desires well-educated men and women who have developed the habits of mind and heart of which they are ordered to what is True, Good, and Beautiful and by which they are able to carry on His work. Educating is an act of love and ennobles human dignity. Scholars will be prepared for a lifetime of learning and a lifetime of service to the Lord, the Church, our neighbors, and society. They will look forward with confidence and expectation to the future and what we cannot yet see, precisely because of what we know Christ has accomplished and promised.
Great Hearts Christian Academies employees are expected to model Christian charity and piety and conduct themselves in a way that confirms their testimony as a believing Christian. A Christian calling should reflect the biblical perspectives of integrity and appropriate personal and familial relationships, business conduct, and moral behavior. They affirm the Great Hearts Christian Academies statement of faith, live the statement of faith in their personal and professional lives, and are examples of the mission and vison of the organization within and outside the classroom.
We are seeking a creative, organized, and execution-focused Social Media & Content Intern to support short-term content creation and social media initiatives. This role is ideal for a self-starter who is comfortable both planning and executing content, capturing photos and video, and producing Canva-based collateral for events, social channels, and outreach efforts.
The intern will play a key role in building a sustainable foundation for future content by developing a formal content runbook and creating a fresh stockpile of high-quality visual assets. This is a hands-on role with real ownership, clear deliverables, and defined outcomes.
Duties & Responsibilities
Content Strategy & Planning
Develop a formal social media content runbook, including:
Content themes and pillars
Posting cadence recommendations
Platform-specific best practices
Asset organization and usage guidelines
Support short-term content planning aligned to events, campaigns, and outreach needs.
Content Capture & Creation
Capture original photos and short videos (on-site and/or in-the-field, as applicable) to build a refreshed library of content.
Edit and format images and videos for use across social media platforms.
Create and organize a stockpile of evergreen content for future use.
Design & Collateral Production
Produce Canva-based collateral including:
Social media graphics and posts
Event flyers and promotional assets
Outreach and marketing visuals
Ensure brand consistency in fonts, colors, tone, and overall presentation.
Social Media Execution
Support posting and scheduling of content across social platforms, as assigned and in collaboration with Great Hearts America.
Adapt content for different channels while maintaining brand voice and quality.
Track basic performance insights (engagement, reach) to inform improvements.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand priorities, timelines, and event needs.
Incorporate feedback efficiently and make revisions as needed.
Maintain clear organization of files, assets, and documentation.
Mindset
Collaborative Relationships/Building Relationships- Builds strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Collaborative Relationships/ Communication- Demonstrates excellent communication and active listening skills across various platforms and contexts
Forming Character – Ethical Practice/Integrity Assumes responsibility and accountability for actions and exemplifies the highest ethical standards
Serving – School Culture
Passionate about serving Christ by serving His kids through the advancement of Christian education
Loves following the model of Christ to seek to love and serve others out of gratitude for His love and service to us
Lives and acts as a Biblical role model and Great Hearts Christian Academies representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community
Maturing Christ- follower who sees the fulfillment of this role and our mission as an active expression of their onboarding walk with Christ. (Includes participation in a local church and other faith-growing habits and communities to be filled up regularly so he/she is ready to pour themselves into our work, mission and team. Also includes alignment with an desire to advance our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.
Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members
Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths
Strong interest in social media, digital content, and visual storytelling
Working knowledge of Canva (required)
Comfortable capturing content using a smartphone or basic camera equipment
Basic understanding of major social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Experience creating short-form video (Reels, Stories, TikTok-style content)
Understanding of brand consistency and visual standards
Prior internship, coursework, or personal portfolio related to marketing, communications, or social media
Self-starter with a “see it, own it, execute it” mindset
Creative, resourceful, and adaptable
Open to feedback and quick iteration
Professional, reliable, and collaborative
Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in marketing, communications, graphic design, digital media, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience through internships or personal projects.
Experience: Prior experience creating social media content, capturing photos or video, or producing digital marketing assets through an internship, academic work, or personal portfolio is preferred but not required.
Additional Requirements
Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP fingerprint clearance card.
Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
Travel required: Will need to travel between the Great Hearts Home Office and other GHCA current and future locations.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.