Social Media & Digital Communications Intern

Internship Opportunity – California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC)

The California Black Chamber of Commerce is seeking a motivated and creative college student from California State University, Sacramento (Sac State) to serve as a Social Media & Digital Communications Intern. This internship provides hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, marketing, community engagement, and event promotion while supporting statewide small business advocacy and economic development initiatives.

Internship Type

• Position: Unpaid Internship
• Duration: One-Year Internship
• Location: Sacramento, California (Hybrid/In-Person opportunities available)
• Schedule: Flexible schedule based on student availability
• Reports To: Executive Team / Communications Staff

Internship Overview

The Social Media & Digital Communications Intern will assist the California Black Chamber of Commerce with maintaining and growing its digital presence across multiple social media platforms. The intern will help create engaging content, promote events and programs, support community outreach efforts, and assist with branding and marketing initiatives.

This opportunity is ideal for students pursuing degrees in:

• Communications
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Journalism
• Graphic Design
• Digital Media
• Business
• Information Technology

Responsibilities

The intern will assist with:

• Managing and updating CBCC social media platforms, including
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • X (Twitter)
  • YouTube
  • CBCC website (GrowthZone)
• Creating and scheduling:
  • Social media posts
  • Flyers and promotional graphics
  • Event announcements
  • Short-form video content
  • Community engagement posts
• Promoting:
  • Workshops
  • Business summits
  • Networking mixers
  • Economic development programs
  • Community events
• Assisting with:
  • Photography and video content during events
  • Writing captions and marketing copy
  • Social media analytics and reporting
  • Email marketing campaigns
  • Website updates (if needed)
• Helping maintain a consistent brand image and voice across all platforms.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates should:

• Be currently enrolled at Sacramento State
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Be familiar with major social media platforms
• Have basic graphic design experience using tools such as:
  • Canva
  • Adobe Express
  • CapCut
  • Photoshop (preferred but not required)
• Be organized, dependable, and able to meet deadlines
• Have an interest in community engagement, small business development, and nonprofit work
• Possess basic photography or video editing skills (preferred)

What the Intern Will Gain

• Real-world nonprofit and business experience
• Portfolio-building opportunities
• Networking opportunities with business leaders, elected officials, and entrepreneurs
• Experience in event marketing and community outreach
• Professional mentorship and leadership exposure
• Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship

How to Apply

Interested students should submit:

• Resume
• Short statement of interest
• Social media samples or portfolio (if available)

Applications may be sent to:
administrator@calbcc.org