Organization Background

Pajama Program is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was founded in 2001. Our mission is to promote and support a comforting bedtime routine for all children to help them thrive. We believe every child has the inherent right to a loving good night that starts with changing into cozy pajamas and enjoying an enchanting story. A comforting bedtime routine sets the stage for a good night, which in turn helps children thrive because they wake up ready for a good day: good nights are good days. Our core values are equity, integrity, sustainable impact, thoughtful leadership, and shared community. 

We focus our work on reaching children affected by uncertainty in every state and Puerto Rico by distributing new pajamas and books to them through over 4,000 Community Partners, which include shelters, foster-care agencies, Head Start, and Title I schools. We engage a national network of volunteer Chapter Presidents who help to coordinate donations. Locally, we invite children to visit our Reading Centers in New York City and Atlanta, where they share connections with our open-hearted volunteers. As of 2019, Pajama Program had distributed over 6.5 million pajamas and books to help children affected by instability in their lives have good nights for good days. We are also developing caregiver programming to have a sustainable impact on the children we serve, and we work with our Good Night Advisory Council of experts to help guide that work. 

Internship Overview 

We seek a Social Media Intern to support the Marketing & Communications Department. This position will focus on maintaining and developing the social media channels for the organization under the direction of the Marketing & Communications Manager. The successful candidate will work well independently and as a collaborative team member. This person brings flexibility and a positive approach to all aspects of the work.

Strong interpersonal skills are required. Must exhibit a willingness to learn and to be flexible to meet the needs of the moment. Must be able to exercise good judgment and use common sense in managing unexpected situations. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities 

• Writing copy for social media channels in several predetermined content categories. 

• Update organizational information and imagery on social media channels and other online listings. 

• Research relevant publications to share and complementary organizations to connect with. 

• Update templates and develop collateral in Canva 

• Tracking social media analytics 

• Assist with special projects and events as assigned 

Qualifications

• Marketing/Communications student or recent graduate 

• Prior social media internship or experience preferred but not required 

• Interest in visual design 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 

• Detail oriented, well organized

• Ability to recognize information that requires confidentiality and treat it accordingly.

• Skilled in Office 365 applications, HootSuite, Canva 

• Spanish speaking a plus 

Commitment and Benefits 

• 10-12 hours/week (possibility to work remotely); 6-month term 

• Weekly stipend 

Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to jobs@pajamaprogram.org 

No telephone inquiries, please.