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 - In-office internship

This is an unpaid internship.

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: .

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