Unity in Community

Opportunities

Position: Social Media Intern  (Part-Time)

Location:  Hybrid, or in Davidson, Cornelius, or Huntersville, NC area 

Position Description: We’re seeking a creative and organized Social Media Intern to help us amplify our voice online. This intern will play a key role in planning and scheduling posts, capturing content at events, and growing our engagement across platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (Twitter). 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Create and schedule engaging social media posts that reflect our mission and values

• Attend and capture photos/videos from events (occasional evenings/weekends)

• Support content creation including graphics, reels, and stories

• Track engagement and suggest strategies to grow our reach

• Stay up to date on social media trends relevant to nonprofits and DEI work

Qualifications and Skills:

• Passion for social justice, equity, and inclusion

• Experience with social media platforms and basic graphic/video tools (e.g. Canva, CapCut)

• Strong written communication and storytelling skills

• Highly organized and able to work independently

• Photography or videography experience a plus

Interested? To apply please send your resume, a short statement of interest, and 1–2 samples of social media content (or a portfolio link) to Aurrita Payne (president@uic-nmeck.org) and Hannah Strack (Hannah.m.strack@gmail.com).

Position: Engagement Intern (Part-Time)

Location:  Hybrid or in Davidson, Cornelius, or Huntersville, NC area.  

Position Description: We’re seeking a proactive and people-oriented Engagement Intern to support outreach, marketing, and relationship-building efforts. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with new audiences, growing partnerships, and helping a mission-driven organization expand its reach. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach to community groups, schools, businesses, and partner organizations to promote events and services

• Make cold calls and send outreach emails to book meetings with potential partners and clients

• Help maintain and organize our contact database, outreach tracking, and follow-up communication

• Support the planning and execution of engagement campaigns, such as volunteer drives, special events, or giving days

• Assist in marketing efforts, including writing outreach messages, updating promotional materials, and coordinating with the social media team

• Represent the organization at events (in-person or virtual), helping welcome participants and gather feedback

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident reaching out via phone, email, and in person

• Strong interest in DEI and community-based work

• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently

• Experience with cold calling, community organizing, marketing, or sales a plus

Interested? To apply please send your resume, a short statement of interest, and 1–2 samples of social media content (or a portfolio link) to Aurrita Payne (president@uic-nmeck.org) and Hannah Strack (Hannah.m.strack@gmail.com).