Responsibilities

• The social & store intern will be responsible for aiding in running the store in the most efficient, cost effective, and profitable way possible.
• The social & store intern will also be responsible for assisting the ACLU’s social media team in researching, producing, scheduling, and measuring the performance of content posted across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, and emerging platforms as needed.
• Regular online store updates including: product photography, product page set up, copywriting, digital marketing support, and more.
• Applying research on latest industry trends to help brainstorm new products, merchandise strategies, and promotional campaigns.
• Collecting and analyzing budget, inventory, and sales data using Excel.
• Social media copywriting
• Social media metrics: supporting metrics reporting and data analysis.
• Producing social media content. This includes scripting, on-screen appearances, and TikTok production

Requirements

• Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated undergraduate students or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.
• Previous ecommerce experience for a major brand or retailer
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable analyzing data
• Experience using social media for professional, academic, or extracurricular purposes.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong computer skills, particularly web-based research including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel)
• Attention to detail, excellent written communication skills
• This internship must be tied to the intern's formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.

Preferred

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict