Social Media Intern

Position Overview

Columbus Botanical Garden is seeking a creative, enthusiastic Social Media Intern to help

share the beauty, events, programs, and stories of the Garden with our community. This is a

hands-on opportunity for someone who loves social media, storytelling, photography, and

connecting people with meaningful experiences.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
• Capture photos and short-form video/Reels throughout the Garden and at special

events.

• Assist with planning and maintaining a social media content calendar.
• Write engaging captions that reflect the Garden’s voice and mission.
• Highlight seasonal plants, flowers, wildlife, exhibits, events, programs, and educational

opportunities.

• Help develop creative social media campaigns and trends that increase engagement

and reach.

• Monitor comments, messages, and audience engagement.
• Collaborate with Garden staff to gather stories and content from across the organization.
• Assist with special events and promotional campaigns as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with social media platforms.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Creative eye and an ability to tell a story through photos and video.
• Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Canva.
• Comfortable taking photos and videos with a smartphone.
• Organized, dependable, and able to work independently.
• Passion for plants, gardens, nature, education, community, or the arts is a plus.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience managing social media for a nonprofit organization.
• Experience creating professional photo, video, and written content.
• Opportunities to attend and promote Garden events.
• Experience working with a creative marketing team.
• A portfolio of real-world social media work.
• The opportunity to help connect the community with the beauty and mission of Columbus

Botanical Garden.

Schedule

Flexible hours with opportunities for both weekday and occasional weekend/event work.

Schedule and internship requirements can be tailored to the intern’s school program and

availability.

To Apply

Please submit a resume, brief introduction, and examples of your social media, photography,

video, or other creative work, if available.