Science Communication & Social Media Intern

Who We Are

Since opening in 1998, The Tech Interactive has been an integral part of the San Francisco Bay area and is proud to serve families and young people through hands-on activities, experimental labs, and design challenge experiences. 

Here at The Tech our mission is to inspire the innovator in everyone! We are a team of diverse individuals committed to creating learning experiences that empower young folks to innovate with creativity, curiosity, and compassion. We believe that technology is leading and transforming lives all over the world and we want to help develop the next generation of problem-solvers.

If you join our team, we know you will have a fulfilling and rewarding role focused on giving back to our community, especially those that have been historically marginalized and underserved. 

Program Overview

The Tech Interactive is seeking a creative, motivated, and digitally savvy intern to help transform hands-on STEM experiences into engaging social media content. This internship provides college students with an opportunity to apply storytelling, digital media, marketing, and communication skills in a museum and non-profit educational environment.

As a Social Media Content Creation Intern, you will develop short-form video content that highlights science, technology, engineering, and design experiences for diverse audiences across social media platforms. Working alongside marketing, education, and content professionals, you will gain hands-on experience in content strategy, video production, audience engagement, and science communication.

Learning Outcomes

Through this internship, students will:

• Develop professional skills in digital content creation and social media marketing
• Apply storytelling techniques to communicate STEM concepts to public audiences
• Gain experience in video production, editing, and content strategy
• Learn how audience insights and platform analytics inform content decisions
• Build a professional portfolio of published content and creative projects
• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects in a professional STEM nonprofit environment

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation & Production

• Produce content that aligns with organizational brand standards and audience engagement goals
• Create and edit short-form videos for TikTok (approximately 3–5 pieces per week)
• Capture footage of exhibits, engineering challenges, design activities, educational programs, and museum experiences
• Assist with on-camera presentations, interviews, demonstrations, and behind-the-scenes storytelling

STEM Storytelling & Science Communication

• Translate STEM concepts into accessible, engaging, and audience-friendly content
• Highlight real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, and design
• Collaborate with educators and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and educational value
• Conduct research to verify STEM-related content and maintain factual integrity

Social Media Strategy & Audience Engagement

• Monitor social media trends, platform best practices, and emerging content formats to inform content strategy
• Develop engaging captions, creative concepts, and recurring content series that increase audience reach and engagement
• Support community management by interacting with audiences and fostering meaningful online engagement
• Analyze content performance metrics, share insights and recommendations, and participate in team meetings and professional development activities

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current undergraduate in Communications, Marketing, Media Studies, Journalism, Digital Media, Film, Education, STEM-related fields, or a related discipline
• Strong interest in social media, digital storytelling, and content creation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Curiosity about science, technology, engineering, design, or informal learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with video editing software such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent tools
• Experience with photography, videography, or visual storytelling
• Interest in making STEM education accessible, engaging, and inclusive

Working Conditions and Schedule

• Internship will be 10 weeks in the Fall for 15 - 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling based on operational need/availability; the internship will take place from September 16 - December 4, 2026. 
• This is an on-site role with the possibility of flexibility for working some days at an alternative work location. Flexibility will vary depending on the needs of the job.
• Working occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Frequently moves objects up to 50 pounds. 

Application Process

• Please submit 2 to 5 examples of relevant content or creative work (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, portfolio samples, etc.)
• Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis in the order applications are received. Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by July 1, 2026. Applications received after this date may not receive full consideration, though the position will remain open until filled.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) at The Tech

Our success is dependent on building teams that include people from different backgrounds and experiences who challenge each other’s assumptions with fresh perspectives. To that end, we look for a diverse pool of applicants including but not limited to those from historically marginalized groups — women, people with disabilities, people of color, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or nonconforming, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

The Tech will provide an equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Any applicant with a disability may contact The Tech Interactive to arrange for accommodations. Please contact the Tech at [email protected] or call (408) 795-6248.

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