Social Media & Digital Engagement Specialist (Volunteer / Internship)
About The Lily Foundation of Maryland The Lily Foundation of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and caregivers through healthcare advocacy, accessible health education, and community engagement. Our mission is to help individuals better understand and navigate healthcare challenges, overcome barriers to care, and become informed advocates for themselves and their loved ones. Stronger Voices. Healthier Tomorrows. About the Opportunity Are you passionate about social media, digital storytelling, and making a meaningful difference? The Lily Foundation of Maryland is seeking creative, enthusiastic individuals to join our growing marketing and communications team as Social Media & Digital Engagement Specialists (Volunteer / Internship). This unpaid, part-time opportunity is ideal for college students, recent graduates, emerging professionals, and individuals interested in volunteering their creative talents. You'll collaborate with our Podcast & Media Specialist and other team members to create engaging digital content, strengthen our online presence, and promote healthcare advocacy initiatives. Whether you're seeking professional experience, building your portfolio, completing an academic internship, or simply giving back, we welcome your interest.
Key Responsibilities
Social Media Management: Create, schedule, and manage engaging content across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms. Digital Content Creation: Develop graphics, short-form videos, reels, digital flyers, and promotional materials. Digital Storytelling: Help communicate our mission, highlight volunteer contributions, and share healthcare advocacy stories. Community Engagement: Support audience interaction, outreach campaigns, and community awareness initiatives. Event Promotion: Collaborate with the marketing and events teams to develop promotional campaigns for upcoming initiatives. Content Strategy: Assist with content calendars, brainstorming sessions, and creative campaign development. Analytics: Monitor basic engagement metrics and recommend opportunities to improve audience reach and visibility.
Qualifications
No extensive professional experience required. We welcome applicants who demonstrate creativity, initiative, dependability, and a willingness to learn. Ideal candidates may be pursuing or have completed studies in: Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism Marketing or Digital Media Writing, Rhetoric, or English Graphic Design or Multimedia Production Public Health or related disciplines Preferred skills include strong written communication, familiarity with social media platforms, creativity, and the ability to collaborate remotely. Experience with Canva, Adobe Express, CapCut, or similar tools is helpful but not required. Volunteer & Internship Opportunities We offer two flexible participation pathways: Volunteer Pathway: Ideal for individuals interested in contributing their skills to a meaningful cause while gaining nonprofit experience and supporting community engagement initiatives. Internship Pathway: Designed for students and emerging professionals seeking structured, hands-on experience in social media marketing, digital communications, and nonprofit storytelling. Opportunities to satisfy academic internship or capstone requirements may be explored, subject to institutional approval and an appropriate internship arrangement. Both pathways provide opportunities for collaboration, professional development, and portfolio-building. Schedule & Commitment Approximately 5–20 hours per week, depending on availability. Remote participation with flexible scheduling. Periodic virtual meetings and team collaboration. Semester-long participation opportunities may be available. Compensation: Unpaid volunteer/internship opportunity. What You'll Gain Real-world experience in nonprofit marketing and digital communications. Opportunities to develop portfolio-ready content and campaigns. Guidance, feedback, and collaboration with experienced team members. Exposure to nonprofit leadership, healthcare advocacy, and community engagement. Opportunities to contribute creative ideas and help shape a growing organization's digital presence. Meaningful experience supporting a mission-driven organization. Who Should Apply? We encourage applications from college students, recent graduates, aspiring digital marketers, content creators, communications professionals, and individuals passionate about volunteer service. You don't need years of experience. We're looking for creativity, enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through our official Idealist listing: https://ideali.st/gtj7Uw Please indicate whether you're interested in the Volunteer Pathway, Internship Pathway, or either opportunity. Students seeking academic credit should identify any university internship requirements during the application process. Help us amplify voices, strengthen communities, and make healthcare information more accessible. The Lily Foundation of Maryland https://lilyadvocacy.org/ Stronger Voices. Healthier Tomorrows.