Job Title: Paid Marketing Intern (Social Media & Content Strategy)
Organization: Black Girls Do STEM
Location: St. Louis, MO (remote)
Duration: [10–12 weeks or semester-based]
Compensation: $18–$25/hour (commensurate with experience) Part-time no more than 10 hour per week of available work
About Black Girls Do STEM
Black Girls Do STEM provides a transformative pathway program for 6th-12th grade girls in St. Louis. We currently support 200 girls across this grade range.
| Program Name | Program Description |
| STEM Saturday Academy (SSA) | Middle School: The middle school program launches with STEM Saturdays, an eight-month, 40-hour core program covering all STEM areas with hands-on workshops. The program is geared towards STEM career pathways and includes on-site mentorship from working STEM professionals, evidence-based social-emotional activities for personal growth, and immersive career exploration and experiential learning field trips. The STEM Saturday Academy empowers through real world access and engagement with STEM industries in our community. |
| Empowerment, Preparation and Placement (EPP) | High School: The high school program, called Empowerment, Preparation, and Placement, offers support services to girls in 9th-12th grades and includes math and science tutoring, ACT preparation, HBCU Tours, externships, internships, post secondary planning, and summer research opportunities. These offerings are made possible through collaboration and service partnerships and are open to all girls as they matriculate to/through high school from our STEM Saturday Academy. |
| Virtual Collegiate Community (VCC) | Post Secondary: Beyond K-12, we host a Virtual Collegiate Community that leads into a post-secondary strategy to further support girls through university and/or training programs into the workforce through targeted resources, knowledge sharing and community building. |
Mission: Black Girls Do STEM ignites curiosity and confidence in Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics by providing Black girls in every community with intentional hands-on learning experiences and opportunities to innovate, develop leadership, and shape a future where they thrive as STEM changemakers.
Vision: Black Girls Do STEM envisions a new normal where Black women are represented equitably in STEM, leading, and innovating with joy, confidence, and the power to solve global problems.
Organizational Values:
| Scholarship | At Black Girls Do STEM, we rigorously engage in learning by doing. We embody the mindset of being lifelong learners and solution creators. With hands-on learning at the center of our model, not only will we provide scholarships to youth through rigor, but also, we will also embody the same rigor, problem-solving, systems thinking mindset, and stick-to-it-ness we facilitate throughout programming. |
| Tenacity | At Black Girls Do STEM, we take risks to build skills; failing fast and forward, making sure we get the lesson from our learning. This is done through a culture of collaboration, self-awareness, and reflection. We cultivate this culture by learning new systems through research and putting them into practice through competency and trust. |
| Empowerment + Equity | At Black Girls Do STEM, we empower through exposure, as we learn by doing. We guarantee transparency in our processes, access to all, and deep listening to spur a culture of safe action, courage, and accountability. To have equity outcomes not just for our kids but for our entire organization. This requires us to correct in the spirit of love and growth and allow many opportunities for learning to happen. |
| Mentorship | At Black Girls Do STEM, we believe everyone and anyone can be the coach or coachee. We approach each other with the same curiosity that lives in our programming, working to lead and learn with and from each other. |
Our Path Forward: Why Work for Black Girls Do STEM
In 2025, Black Girls Do STEM launched an ambitious new five-year strategic plan — a bold roadmap to expand our impact and empower the next generation of changemakers. With clear goals for the next three years, we’ve reignited our mission, vision, and values with renewed energy, purpose, and hope for what’s ahead.
Since our founding in 2019, we’ve grown from an idea into a movement — one that’s intentional about understanding our strengths, preparing for the future, and navigating the complex world around us with authenticity and courage. We commit to learn as we lead. This strategic plan marks a defining moment in our journey — a moment to align deeply with who we are and what we stand for.
At Black Girls Do STEM, we don’t just say our values — we live them. Every team member plays a vital role in shaping meaningful experiences for our youth and driving lasting change in our community.
If you’re passionate about equity, innovation, and creating opportunities for young Black girls to and thrive in STEM with joy and power, we invite you to join us. Bring your skills, your vision, and your drive — and help us build a future where every girl can see herself as a scientist, technologist, engineer, mathematician and leader.
Together, we’re not just implementing a plan — we’re building a legacy. Review our full strategic plan on our website.
Position Overview
This is not a passive internship. We are looking for a paid Marketing Intern who can take ownership of our social media presence, create compelling digital content, and think strategically about how and where our story shows up.
You will play a direct role in increasing visibility, engagement, and participation across our programs by turning real moments into meaningful digital experiences.
Social Media Management
- Own day-to-day management of social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube,etc.)
- Plan, schedule, and publish content aligned with organizational priorities
- Engage with followers, respond to messages, and build community
- Analyze performance and provide weekly insights to improve reach and engagement
Content Creation
- Design graphics, write captions, and produce short-form video content (Reels, TikTok-style, etc.)
- Capture content at programs, events, and behind-the-scenes moments
- Maintain a consistent and compelling brand voice and visual identity
- Tell authentic stories that highlight participants, impact, and partnerships
Strategic Marketing Placement
- Identify opportunities to expand reach through partnerships, collaborations, and cross-posting
- Support marketing campaigns for events, programs, and key initiatives such as fundraisers
- Recommend strategies to increase visibility and audience growth
- Setup Full Website SEO and social media integration for analytic tracking in both directions
- Research trends, tools, and platforms to keep the organization competitive and relevant
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & Monthly Metrics
The Marketing Intern will be expected to track, analyze, and report on the following metrics monthly:
Growth Metrics
- Increase social media followers by 5–10% per month across key platforms
- Expand reach and impressions by 10–20% month-over-month
Engagement Metrics
- Maintain or improve engagement rate (likes, comments, shares, saves) to 3–6%+ per post
- Increase video views and completion rates, especially for short-form content (Reels)
Content Output
- Publish 12–20 high-quality posts per month (3-5 per week) (mix of graphics, video, and storytelling content)
- Produce 4–8 short-form videos per month (Reels or Youtube)
- Edit long form video for special events and fundraising campaigns (Youtube), no more than 4 annually
- Supporting of annual updates to organizational brochures, for volunteers, programs and or specific strategic partnerships.
Conversion & Impact Metrics
- Drive measurable traffic to website, event registrations, or program applications
- Track link clicks, sign-ups, and inquiries generated from social media
- Support increased attendance and awareness for programs and events
Brand & Visibility Metrics
- Secure at least 1 strategic collaboration or cross-posting opportunities per month
- Increase mentions, tags, and shares from partners and community members
Reporting
- Deliver a monthly marketing performance report with insights, trends, and recommendations
- Present at least 1 strategic improvement or campaign ideas per month based on data
Logistics
- Meet monthly with executive leadership to review 30 day content plan and secure approvals preferred in person
- Meet Monthly with executive leadership to review monthly report and recommendations preferred in person
- Work remote for all work functions beyond content and report review
- Effective use of BGDSTEM’s project management tool Click-up for daily/weekly communication
- Available on 2-3 Saturdays through semester/year during general programming time 10am-2pm for content collection and organizational program knowledge
- BGDSTEM hires photography and videography but it is strongly recommended that you see our programming with youth in person to best understand our brand and create effective content.
- BGDSTEM has an end of year showcase every October and strongly encourages marketing teams and interns working with us to prioritize attending.
Qualifications
- Current student or recent graduate in Marketing, Communications, Media, or related field
- Demonstrated experience managing or contributing to social media accounts
- Strong content creation skills (Canva, Adobe Suite, CapCut, or similar tools)
- Understanding of social media analytics and performance metrics
- Excellent writing and storytelling ability
- Highly organized, self-directed, and able to meet deadlines
- Believe in the BGD STEM Mission and Values
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing a brand, nonprofit, or campus organization account
- Video editing and short-form storytelling experience
- Familiarity with content calendars, scheduling tools, and email marketing platforms
- Interest in mission-driven marketing and community impact
What You’ll Gain
- Paid, hands-on experience leading real marketing initiatives
- A strong portfolio of content and campaigns with measurable impact
- Direct mentorship and exposure to nonprofit leadership
- Opportunity to shape the digital voice of a growing, purpose-driven organization
How to Apply
Submit to employment@bgdstem.com
- Resume
- Portfolio or samples of social media/content work