Intern - Social Media

Houston, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Description

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

  • Employee-owned. Client-focused
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
  • Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
  • We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
  • Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
  • We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
  • We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As an Intern – Social Media at LJA Business Solutions, you will be responsible for supporting the Marketing team with day-to-day operations, and internal marketing initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in a collaborative, employee-owned environment while contributing to projects that support the company’s growth and brand presence.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

  • Brainstorming and creating engaging content for various social media platforms, ensuring alignment with the company's brand voice and objectives.
  • Collaborate with the marketing and design teams to develop visually appealing graphics, images, and other multimedia content.
  • Attend team meetings to discuss ongoing and upcoming campaigns, share insights, and contribute ideas.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams, including marketing, design, and content creation to align social media efforts with broader marketing strategies.
  • Maintain company's social media presence on platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
  • Create and schedule posts, engage with followers, and respond to comments and messages promptly.
  • Interact with our online community, respond to comments, messages, and foster a positive and engaging atmosphere.
  • Monitor trends in social media tools, applications, channels, design, and strategy.
  • Assist with maintaining the company intranet.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Candidates must have completed at least one year of college and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Strong understanding of various social media platforms.
  • Experience with CanvaPro or Adobe Express is required. Familiarity with other graphic design tools such as Adobe is a plus.
  • Enthusiastic about social media trends and emerging platforms.
  • Proven ability to maintain and meet task deadlines

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

  • Previous experience in a marketing role (internship or coursework accepted)
  • Familiarity with marketing coordination, or administrative support
  • Interest in marketing, branding, and public relations initiatives

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

  • Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
  • Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
  • Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
  • Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
  • Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
  • Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
  • Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

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LJA

Employee-Owned. Client Focused.LJA is an employee-owned, full-service, comprehensive multi-disciplinary consulting firm. With offices across the southeastern US and beyond, LJA offers one-source, one-stop reliability for all of our clients, when and where they need us. We are organized around eight comprehensive sectors: Public Works, Transportation, Land Development, Energy, Environmental, Surveying, and Rail. Offering more than 300 diverse services, LJA can seamlessly build successful project teams with civil, structural, and electrical engineers, plus hydrologists, planners, landscape architects, construction managers, GIS designers, and surveyors. Our resources are leveraged across our company to deliver expertise-driven teams, increase responsiveness to your specific needs, and individualize project solutions.For a listing of our current career opportunities, please visit www.LJA.com.

Founded in 1972
USA
2.1K employees (183 in marketing)