The Social Media Intern at Plaza de la Raza will work with the administrative team part-time (20-30 hours/week) supporting all digital outreach and documentation for the center’s ongoing arts education and public programming. The intern will create content for Plaza de la Raza’s social media platforms. Responsibilities will also include email marketing, website updates and supporting online registration activities to engage the community. This role offers hands-on experience in social media marketing, audience development, storytelling and content production for artists and community-based arts education.
The ideal intern candidate will have an interest in arts and culture and a desire to work with artists, youth and community. Intern candidate should demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively within a team while also being capable of performing tasks independently when necessary. Proficiency in Google Workspace, Canva, Adobe Premier and Lightroom is a plus, along with some experience in photography, videography, design and/or communications. Ideal candidate would be fluent in both English and Spanish. Effective writing skills would be an added advantage.
Plaza de la Raza is a community-based Latino cultural center for arts and education located in Lincoln Heights, East Los Angeles. Plaza hosts its School of Performing & Visual Arts (SPVA) for over 5,000 local students each year, and is also a presenter of live music, dance, theater, folk and traditional practices including a schedule of annual family festival events, such as Mexica New Year Celebration, Día del Niño Festival, Día de los Muertos and Community Holiday Celebration.
Please email a resume with a brief cover letter to Maria Jimenez-Torres, Executive Director, maria.jimenez@plazadelaraza.org or mail resume and cover letter to Plaza de la Raza, 3540 N. Mission Road, Los Angeles 90031.
