Social/Influencer Intern - Summer 2027
Hy-Vee
- Location
- Corporate Office, Westown Pkwy., West Des Moines, IA
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
About this role
Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
Job Description
Job Title: Hy-Vee Corporate Social Media Intern Department: Marketing, Social Media FLSA: Non-Exempt Reporting Relations : Accountable and Reports to: Social Media Manager Positions that Report to you: None General Function : The Hy-Vee Corporate Social Media team is seeking a dynamic social media intern that is detail-oriented and ambitious to help execute organic social media efforts, across multiple channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and Pinterest. Ideal candidates are fast learners, independent problem solvers and possess the ability to quickly pivot while representing the Hy-Vee brand. Reporting Relations: Accountable and Reports to: Director, Performance Marketing Positions that Report to you: None Primary Duties and Responsibilities : Track daily posting execution and accuracy Assist with publishing social media content across multiple platforms, natively and through publishing software Help coordinate project workflow to ensure social content execution deadlines are met Assist with cleaning up data in Sprinklr and help with reporting and analytics Assist with creating links and UTM’s Identify and curate compelling user-generated content and track approvals Participate in the ideation and brainstorming of creative Advise and assist in development and education of best practices for social media at corporate and local levels. Enforce brand standards and post accuracy Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours. Secondary Duties and Responsibilities : Helps support social media campaigns and day-to-day activities Assist with various reports as assigned. Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required. Participate in scheduled retail immersion visits Education and Experience: 2-3 years of undergraduate education majoring in digital or social media, journalism, marketing, or related field. Experience using social media platforms required. Understanding of Paid Advertising Platforms is a plus. Experience working in Sprinklr, Monday.com or other social media management systems is helpful. Physical Requirements : Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near and far range with or without correction and at normal depth perceptions. Must be physically able to perform light work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects and occasionally standing or walking. Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Working Conditions : The duties of this position are performed in a general office setting and also in a work-from-home environment. Contacts : Has daily contact with the social media marketing team, designers, writers, and other marketing and communications teams as well as the occasional contact with store and office personnel, suppliers/vendors, external agencies, and the general public. Confidentiality : Has access to confidential information including knowledge of advertising rates, pricing information, and store sales and marketing events. Are you ready to smile, apply today. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.