Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis, Inc.

Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis offers structured, supervised internships across safe house, housing, court services, counseling, advocacy, and community outreach programs. Internships are designed to meet academic field requirements while providing hands-on experience in a comprehensive domestic violence program.

Social Media & Outreach Intern

Program: Outreach / Development

The Social Media and Outreach Intern supports community engagement, awareness, and outreach initiatives through content creation and partnership development.

• Create and schedule 2–3 social media posts per week
• Develop and maintain a monthly content calendar
• Create and share monthly “Needs List” posts
• Coordinate and edit staff 1-minute educational videos

• Assist with donation drives and outreach campaigns
• Develop outreach materials (flyers, social media content, guides)
• Research and connect with community partners (businesses, colleges, agencies)
• Support coordination of presentations and community events
• Assist with website updates and donation guide content
• Track engagement, outreach efforts, and community responses
• Support development of social media strategies and campaigns

Interns will gain experience in:

• Social media strategy and content development
• Community outreach and engagement
• Nonprofit marketing and communications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level student in communications, marketing, or related field
• Must be completing internship as part of a required field experience
• Experience using X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok
• Strong writing, organization, and creative skills

• Two-semester commitment required
• Flexible scheduling with consistent engagement

• Weekly supervision (minimum one hour)
• Team meeting participation as appropriate

This internship offers hands-on experience in a comprehensive domestic violence program serving survivors across safe house, housing, court services, counseling, and advocacy services, while building skills in outreach, engagement, and nonprofit communications.

• Responsibilities may evolve based on program needs, intern learning goals, and client needs