Chimes DC Summer Intern - Social Media and Marketing

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Position Title: Social Media and Marketing Intern

Schedule Details:  Monday - Thursday; 12-15 hours per week

Location:  Baltimore, MD

Experience and/or Education: Currently enrolled in a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Media Studies, or a related field.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Media & Employer Branding

• Create engaging, mission‑focused content for social platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and others as applicable)


• Assist with “Day in the Life,” employee spotlight, and behind‑the‑scenes recruiting content


• Help communicate Chimes’ inclusive employment mission through authentic storytelling


• Maintain a social recruiting content calendar aligned with hiring needs and campaigns


• Monitor engagement (likes, shares, comments) and suggest content improvements

Social Media Recruiting & Digital Outreach

• Support candidate sourcing through social media platforms and digital outreach


• Assist in promoting open roles, hiring events, and large‑scale recruiting initiatives


• Help optimize job postings for visibility, clarity, and candidate engagement


• Support referral and community‑based recruiting campaigns

Recruiting Operations Support

• Assist recruiters with candidate tracking, screening coordination, and follow‑ups


• Support interview scheduling and candidate communications


• Help ensure job postings and outreach align with contract requirements and inclusive hiring practices

Recruitment Metrics & Insights

• Help track basic recruiting and social engagement metrics


• Assist with identifying which platforms or content types generate candidates


• Support documentation updates for recruiting SOPs and outreach guidelines

Community Engagement & Events

• Support promotion of job fairs, hiring events, and workforce partnership initiatives


• Assist with outreach to community organizations, workforce partners, and military installations


• Represent Chimes professionally at hiring events or community engagements when appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Business, or a related field


• Strong interest in social media, storytelling, and digital content creation


• Comfortable writing captions, short posts, and basic recruitment‑focused messaging


• Familiarity with major social platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook)


• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities


• Passion for mission‑driven or community‑focused work

Preferred

• Experience creating content for social media (personal, academic, or professional)


• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Express, or similar design tools


• Interest in recruiting, employer branding, or workforce development


• Comfort appearing on camera or conducting short interviews (optional, not required)


• Interest in disability services or inclusive employment initiatives

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Hands‑on experience in social recruiting and employer branding


• Exposure to recruiting within federal and state contract environments


• Real‑world content featured on organizational recruiting platforms


• Mentorship from experienced Talent Acquisition and Operations leaders


• Experience supporting workforce development and inclusive hiring initiatives


• A strong foundation for careers in recruiting, HR, marketing, or communications

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 


• Tuition Reimbursement options


• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)


• Life Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• 403(b) with Employer Match


• Employee Recognition Programs


• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities


• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”


• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

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