Community & Marketing Intern (Volunteer)

Job Description

About ShareSkippy
ShareSkippy is a free, community-driven platform connecting dog owners and dog lovers for walks, cuddles, and companionship. We exist to improve care for animals and help people—especially seniors, single parents, those facing illness, or anyone who could use an extra hand. Small acts of care can ripple through a whole neighborhood.

The Role
Help us grow awareness, recruit volunteers/interns, and build local partnerships—online and on the ground. You’ll work directly with Kaia (Founder), shaping content campaigns, community outreach, and creative, low-cost marketing that moves hearts.

What You’ll Do
• Grow our presence on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok
• Create engaging posts/stories and highlight real community impact.
• Recruit volunteers/interns via schools, groups, and social platforms.
• Build local partnerships (shelters, community centers, senior orgs, etc.).
• Test creative, low-cost marketing (flyers, QR codes, neighborhood boards).
• Optional: in-person outreach where you live (posters, tabling, events).
• Track simple metrics (followers, engagement, signups) and share weekly insights.
• (As we grow) Help onboard/manage other volunteers.

What You’ll Gain
• Startup experience: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with the founder.
• Portfolio: Own content and campaigns you can show off.
• Mentorship & references: Strong rec letter and guidance.
• Flexibility: 10-30 hrs/week, remote, U.S.-based, schedule-friendly.
• Meaningful impact: Help people and help dogs—at scale.

Who You Are
• Kind, reliable, proactive; you community.
• Strong communicator (writing or visuals).
• Comfortable learning fast and trying new ideas.
• Bonus: Canva/Sora/design chops or community-building experience.

Details
• Type: Volunteer / Unpaid internship (nonprofit)
• Duration: 3+ months
• Hours: ~10–30/week (flexible)
• Location: Remote (U.S.) with optional local outreach
• Reports to: Kaia, Founder of ShareSkippy
• Org: ShareSkippy is a project under ShareVita (nonprofit)

How to Apply
Email kaia@shareskippy.com with your resume (and any relevant links or social handles). Tell us briefly why this speaks to you.

Important Notes
• This is an unpaid volunteer internship for a non-profit.
• Class credit available.
• Eligible to people without the right to work in the US since it’s a volunteer position.