UNPAID Social Media Intern

UNPAID Social Media Intern Champaign-Urbana Public Health District United States, Illinois, Champaign 201 West Kenyon Road (Show on map) May 19, 2026 Unpaid Social Media Intern The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) isseekinga creative and motivated social media intern to join our marketing and communications team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public health communications while helping our community stay informed and engaged. The intern will work under the Marketing & Communications Specialist& Public Information Officerand develop digital content that promotes public health services throughouttheChampaign-Urbana area andChampaign County. Duties and Responsibilities Design engaging graphics and visual content for Facebook and Instagram using Canva and other design tools. Write, schedule, and publish posts to CUPHD's official social media accountsin accordance withtheDistrict'scommunication guidelines. Monitor and moderate social media accounts, responding to comments and messages ina timelyand professional manner. Collaborate with multiple CUPHD divisions to gather information, highlight programs, and promote public health services and events. Ensure all content isaccurate, on-brand, and consistent with public health messaging best practices. Stay current with social media trends and recommend strategies to growauUndiencereach and engagement. Required Qualifications Demonstratedproficiencyin Canva for creating social media graphics and visual content. Strong written communication skills with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a professional environment. Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Adobe Creative Suite products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.). Previousexperience in graphic design, digital marketing, or a related field. Background or coursework indigital marketing,public health, community health, health communications, or a related discipline. Hours are flexible and will fall Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with a minimum of 20 hours per week expected. This is an in-office position with the potential to be hybrid or fully remote.