Social Media + Outreach Internship
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Part-time, In-Person
Duration
Three months (flexible)
Start date
April 1, 2025 (flexible)
About Scout
Scout is a dynamic interdisciplinary design and development practice specializing in adaptive reuse. Since 2015, we have been dedicated to revitalizing urban spaces, with our primary focus on transforming the historic Bok Building, a sprawling 340,000 sq. ft. Art Deco building in South Philadelphia, into a vibrant hub for artisans, entrepreneurs, and community groups.
In 2022, we expanded our work to Providence, RI, with 50 Sims, a 100,000+ sq. ft. project aimed at fostering community engagement and supporting local initiatives like the Steel Yard and Farm Fresh RI. This site serves as a permanent home for numerous artists, facilitating growth and long-term sustainability.
Looking ahead, Scout plans to redevelop Hamilton and Furness Halls on South Broad Street in Philadelphia. Our mixed-use developments reshape urban landscapes, offering unique opportunities for those passionate about design, development, and community-building.
Position Summary
Scout is looking for a part-time (~20 hours per week) Social Media and Outreach Intern who has an interest in social media content creation, community outreach, and real estate development. Over the course of 12 weeks, this intern will gain hands-on experience while supporting Bok’s outreach and marketing efforts.
We’re looking for a proactive, creative thinker with strong communication skills who can bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to our dedicated team.
Position Requirements
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Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while managing time effectively.
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Strong attention to detail and a precise approach to work.
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Comfortable with administrative tasks and able to maintain a high level of organization.
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Excellent communication skills, particularly in design, writing, and copyediting, as well as in-person communication skills with a variety of community stakeholders.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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A college junior, senior, or recent graduate who is looking to pursue a career in Community Engagement, Social Media Marketing, PR, Communications, or similar - An interest in development and city planning is a plus!
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This position is in-person only in our South Philadelphia office.
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Must be available to work at least 20 hours per week for 3 months, schedule negotiable.
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Proficient in Google Slides/Docs/Sheets, Instagram + TikTok video creation, MailChimp, Squarespace, and Canva - Experience in illustration, photography, video editing, or animation is a huge plus!
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Ability to move about the building and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
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Spanish language proficiency is a plus!
Responsibilities
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Work collaboratively with the Leasing and Community Manager to actively design and create social media content for Scout, Bok, 50 Sims, and future Scout projects.
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Design and produce content for Instagram, including Reels and other visual assets in Canva.
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Ideate, design, and facilitate community engagement events (and other outreach opportunities) to engage neighbors, community members, nonprofit organizations, government representatives, and other stakeholders for Scout’s current and future projects.
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Create outreach materials for events and engagement initiatives.
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Gather and upload content for email newsletters in Mailchimp, and update company websites on Squarespace as needed.
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Assist in writing press releases for Scout projects and managing outreach to press, as well as track press mentions for Scout’s projects.
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Maintain organized files and folders on the company Dropbox.
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Other general project and building support as required not limited to administrative tasks, research, and / or event support.
Details
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Role: Social Media + Outreach intern to assist the Community Manager + Creative Marketing Director
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Part time, in-office at Bok, 1901 S. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
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Stipend: $3,750 (paid in monthly payments of $1,250)
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Duration: 3 months
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Start date: April 1, 2025 (Flexible as needed)
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Educational Credits: If eligible, Scout will also complete & sign off on college internship documentation.
To apply
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume with “Social Media + Outreach Internship” in the subject line to lily@scout-ltd.com by March 25, 2025. Examples of Social videos also encouraged.
Scout is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Scout provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.