Marketing & Design Intern

We are so excited to build our team at Riverwalker Talent. This is a great time to help us build our impact and deliver more value to our audience.

This is a fully remote PT contract role. You must have US work authorization and be able to work some EST hours.

What You'll Do

As our Marketing & Design Intern, you'll be the creative force behind our digital presence. You'll design graphics, develop social media strategy and content, refresh our website, and help us tell our story in compelling, beautiful ways. This is real creative work that will be seen by thousands of people in the social impact community.

Your responsibilities will include:

Graphic Design & Visual Content:

• Create graphics aligned with our brand for social media posts, job announcements, and campaigns
• Design templates for recurring content (job postings, testimonials, tips, etc.)
• Develop visual assets for presentations, one-pagers, and client materials
• Ensure all designs align with Riverwalker's brand identity and values
• Create simple infographics to visualize data or recruitment insights
• Design newsletter graphics and email templates

Social Media Strategy & Content Development:

• Develop social media content plans and calendars (primarily LinkedIn)
• Create ready-to-post content including graphics and captions
• Write engaging captions that reflect our empathetic, values-driven voice
• Plan campaigns around job openings, success stories, industry insights, and thought leadership
• Research social media trends relevant to recruitment and social impact
• Suggest strategies to grow our audience and increase engagement
• Interview founder for additional content ideas and utilize previous content to repurpose

Website Support:

• Update website content to keep it fresh, accurate, and engaging
• Suggest design improvements for better user experience
• Create visual elements for new website pages or sections
• Help maintain our online portfolio of client success stories
• Ensure website reflects our evolving brand and services

Brand Development:

• Contribute creative ideas for strengthening Riverwalker's visual identity
• Help develop brand guidelines and asset libraries
• Support special campaigns or initiatives with creative content

Who You Are

We're looking for someone who's creative, detail-oriented, and excited about using design to advance social impact. You don't need to be a professional designer — you just need a good eye, basic design skills, and the eagerness to learn and grow.

We want to translate our founder's vision, insights, and tips into value for our audience that helps us be recognized by our brand and the value delivered to our audience.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Have a creative eye and enjoy visual storytelling
• Have capacity and experience interviewing people to create content
• Comfort with design tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms (we will use Canva)
• Write clearly and can craft engaging social media captions
• Are organized enough to plan content calendars and think strategically
• Pay attention to detail (consistency and quality matter!)
• Care about social impact, equity, and mission-driven work
• Can work independently in a remote environment while staying connected
• Are open to feedback and eager to develop your skills

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience planning or creating social media content (personal or professional)
• Familiarity with website platforms like Squarespace, WordPress, or Wix (we use Squarespace)
• Photography or video editing skills
• A portfolio
• Understanding of accessibility in design (alt text, contrast, readability)
• Experience in the nonprofit or social justice sectors

What We Offer

Working with Riverwalker Talent, you'll:

• Build a professional portfolio of design and marketing work in the social impact sector
• Gain hands-on experience developing social media strategy and content
• Learn how to create on-brand visuals that drive engagement and results
• Develop skills in web design and digital communications
• See your creative work reach thousands in the talent and social impact community
• Work directly with an experienced nonprofit leader and small, collaborative team
• Contribute your creativity to work that connects people with meaningful careers

We're committed to making this a meaningful experience that strengthens your portfolio and your professional development.

Details

• Location: Remote (work from anywhere, must be authorized to work in the US)
• Time Commitment: 6-8 hours per week with flexible scheduling
• Duration: Minimum 3-month commitment, with potential to extend into a longer contract
• Compensation: $18-20/hour depending on experience
• Start Date: First week of June 2026

What to Expect

• Applications accepted on a rolling basis through April 30th, 2026
• In-depth screening interviews early May
• 2nd round interviews mid-to-late May
• Possible creative assessment for finalists (compensated)
• Final conversations & contracts in place in late May
• Start date: First week of June 2026

How to Apply

To apply please fill out this application. In lieu of a cover letter, you will be asked to respond to 3 short-answer questions and provide sample work. Applications without work samples will not be considered.

The questions are:

• Please expand on the key experiences (life or work) that prepare you best for this position?
• What draws you to working in the social impact space, and how do you think design and marketing can advance mission-driven work?
• Walk us through your creative process. When you're tasked with creating a social media post or graphic for a specific purpose, how do you approach it from concept to completion?
• Please provide 2-4 samples of your work or a link to your portfolio. (This can include social media content, graphics, website designs, class projects, or anything that demonstrates your creative skills!)

Applications without work samples will not be accepted.

If you have any accessibility issues, need accommodations, or have questions, please contact Jessye Kass (jessye@riverwalkertalent.com).

It is our policy to complete a Criminal Offense Record Information (CORI) background check prior to hire. Findings will not automatically disqualify candidates.

No phone calls, please.

Riverwalker Talent is committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

AI Policy: We believe in AI as a tool, it can definitely assist in your process. We ask that you use this application as a space for us to see your writing and not use AI for these answers.

This is a competitive role and real writing stands out. It does not need to be long - tell us why this is the right role for you. We look forward to reviewing your application. ALL applications will be reviewed by a human, no AI is used to review or rank resumes.