Hola Cultura is a vibrant, multifaceted nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., that celebrates the culture and contributions of Latinos in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. We produce independent media coverage of Latino arts and culture, conduct original research, and host events that showcase our diverse community. Through this work, we lift up Latino voices, break down barriers, and promote cross-cultural understanding; while at the same time, mentoring and providing professional training in essential 21st-century communication and digital workforce skills to Latino youth and young adults. In 2022, Hola Cultura was a finalist for a 2022 Nonprofit News Award. In 2023, the organization, in partnership with WAMU 88.5 radio, won an Edward R. Murrow Regional Award for Best News Documentary.

Vision: Hola Cultura defeats stereotypes with education and civic engagement. We build human understanding through art, culture, and journalistic storytelling.

Mission: Hola Cultura constructs innovative pathways to success for the community while fostering society’s demand for the arts and Hispanic cultural initiatives.

Your role

***While Hola Cultura is a Washington, D.C., organization, candidates do not need to be based in D.C. to be considered. Stipends are available for participants living in Washington, D.C.***

As a Social Media Intern, you will be part of the Design and Social Media team that meets remotely each week as part of Hola Cultura's Storytelling Program for Experiential Learning (SPEL) for young people between the ages of 16 and 25. Working closely with Hola Cultura's staff and the Design and Social Media Fellow, you will help us promote Hola Cultura, our investigative journalism, interviews and podcasts. The ideal candidate will have work experience or a strong interest in pursuing a career in social media, marketing, journalism, nonprofit communication, or related fields.

Requirements

• Attend online meetings each Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST; and an additional 3-5 hours of remote work hours per week
• Ability to work independently and prioritize projects with minimum supervision
• Technology oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Good judgment and an ability to remain objective and engage with people of all viewpoints
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and goals
• A bachelor's or graduate degree or coursework toward a degree in Graphic Design, Communications, or other relevant field, a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills, a plus
• Social media management experience, a plus
• Video and podcast production and multiplatform editing, a plus
• Knowledge of web and app referral traffic across social media, search and direct sources, a plus
• Experience with WordPress and Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, a plus

Duties and responsibilities

With guidance from the organization's Professional Development Staff, Editors and Fellows, Social Media Interns will:

• Attend Tuesday afternoon remote meetings and actively participate in professional development activities and story lab sessions
• Assist with brainstorming and creating social media campaigns during weekly meetings
• Carry out social media assignments remotely to support and share the stories, videos, podcasts, and events produced by Hola Cultura over the course of the semester
• Serve as peer mentors to younger Interns
• Collaborate with other SPEL story team members on special projects
• Other duties, as needed.

Professional development & weekly stipend: Internships are volunteer positions for high school, college and graduate students and young adults. SPEL Internships provide professional training and hands-on social media experience, as well as the opportunity to build a portfolio of published work promoting Hola Cultura and the organization's online magazine (www.holacultura.com) that attracts around 10,000 readers each month and works with larger media outlets including the Washington City Paper and WAMU/DCist, Washington's NPR station.

Interns located in Washington, D.C., also receive a volunteer stipend of $20 per week; stipends for out-of-state Interns subject to available funding.

Remote meetings: Hola Cultura is located in Washington, D.C., but SPEL will continue remotely on the Zoom platform in 2024. Candidates do not need to be based in Washington to be considered, but must be available for our weekly Zoom meeting on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

We recruit three times a year for the spring, summer and fall semesters.

Summer Semester dates: Tues., September 17, 2024, to Tues., December 3, 2024.

Early Acceptance Deadline: TBD 2024

Final Deadline for Applications: TBD 2024

Application instructions: Send in a resume and a cover letter highlighting your interest and qualifications and outlining how the position could help you advance your own career objectives. Please include 3 to 5 work samples. Applications without cover letters and work samples will not be reviewed. We highly encourage applying through our website https://holacultura.com/workwithus/

If you have any questions, please send an email to volunteers@holacultura.com.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $20.00 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Work Location: Remote