Marketing Intern (Volunteer)

Position Overview

Location: Remote / Northern Virginia
Organization: Al-Waraqaat Institute

About Us
Al-Waraqaat Institute is an educational initiative focused on promoting Arabic language, Islamic studies, and building a strong sense of community rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah. As we continue to grow, we are seeking passionate interns to help us expand our digital presence and connect with a broader audience.

Position Overview
We are looking for a Marketing Intern who is creative, organized, and motivated to help us strengthen our brand, diversify our outreach, and grow our community. This role will focus on social media marketing, digital content creation, and streamlining internal media processes. The intern will play an essential part in ensuring our online presence reflects the Institute’s values and engages with diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities
- Social Media Growth: Develop and implement strategies to grow and engage our Instagram audience.
- Content Diversification: Create and schedule a variety of content (posts, reels, quotes, stories) that target different demographics.
- Media Management: Organize and maintain our photo albums, b-roll footage, and other media assets for streamlined use.
- Video Editing: Edit reels in diverse styles (educational, inspirational, community-focused, storytelling) to ensure fresh and engaging content.
- Brand Alignment: Ensure that all content aligns with Al-Waraqaat’s mission, tone, and community values.
- Analytics Tracking: Monitor engagement and provide feedback on what content styles and strategies perform best.

Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Passion for community growth, education, and Islamic initiatives.
- Familiarity with Instagram and other social media platforms.
- Basic photo and video editing skills (CapCut, Canva, Adobe Premiere, or similar tools).
- Strong organizational skills for managing media assets.
- Creativity and an eye for visual storytelling.

Benefits & Learning Opportunities
- Gain hands-on experience in digital marketing and social media growth.
- Build a professional portfolio of content creation and campaign management.
- Learn about community-focused marketing strategies in a nonprofit/educational setting.

Commitment
- Unpaid internship (approx. 5 hours per week, flexible)
- Minimum 3-month commitment preferred