About the role#
The IAE Social Media Internship for Fall 2026 is a paid, on-site position based in Tampa, Florida. This role is administered by the University of South Florida Institute of Applied Engineering and involves working with SOFWERX, a venue focused on collaboration and innovation for the United States Special Operations Command. Because this role is partially funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information, U.S. citizenship is required.
What you'll do#
- Develop and maintain the social media calendar in alignment with the communications plan.
- Create content for platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
- Monitor, engage, and respond to online activity across social media channels.
- Increase engagement through social media and email marketing.
- Coordinate marketing methods such as direct mail, print ads, and networking.
- Create and format the internal newsletter for weekly digital publication.
- Participate in weekly market research and submit required entries regarding new capabilities, technologies, and organizations.
- Provide clerical and event support, and complete special projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in an undergraduate program at an accredited local university as a Junior or Senior.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Strong technical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- A high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, and confidentiality.
- Preferred experience in WordPress, Mail Chimp, Social Media Management, and Big Contacts.
- U.S. citizenship is mandatory for eligibility.
Location & details#
- Location: Tampa, Florida.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $17.00 per hour.
- Schedule: Requires 15 to 20 hours per week, with operating hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
About University of South Florida
The University of South Florida is a public research institution founded in 1956. It operates across three campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. The university serves approximately 50,000 students from nearly 150 countries. Its research activities focus on global challenges and patent development.
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