Social Media & Outreach Intern Fall 2026/Spring 2027

Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis, Inc. Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis offers structured, supervised internships across safe house, housing, court services, counseling, advocacy, and community outreach programs . Internships are designed to meet academic field requirements while providing hands-on experience in a comprehensive domestic violence program.

Social Media & Outreach Intern Program:

Outreach / Development Position Overview The Social Media and Outreach Intern supports community engagement, awareness, and outreach initiatives through content creation and partnership development. Key Responsibilities Create and schedule 2-3 social media posts per week Develop and maintain a monthly content calendar Create and share monthly "Needs List" posts Coordinate and edit staff 1-minute educational videos Program-Specific Responsibilities Assist with donation drives and outreach campaigns Develop outreach materials (flyers, social media content, guides) Research and connect with community partners (businesses, colleges, agencies) Support coordination of presentations and community events Assist with website updates and donation guide content Track engagement, outreach efforts, and community responses Support development of social media strategies and campaigns Learning Opportunities Interns will gain experience in: Social media strategy and content development Community outreach and engagement Nonprofit marketing and communications Requirements Bachelor's or Master's level student in communications, marketing, or related field Must be completing internship as part of a required field experience Experience using X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok Strong writing, organization, and creative skills Schedule Requirements Two-semester commitment required Flexible scheduling with consistent engagement Supervision Weekly supervision (minimum one hour) Team meeting participation as appropriate Why This Internship This internship offers hands-on experience in a comprehensive domestic violence program serving survivors across safe house, housing, court services, counseling, and advocacy services , while building skills in outreach, engagement, and nonprofit communications. Additional Information Responsibilities may evolve based on program needs, intern learning goals, and client needs