Summer 2026 Intern - Marketing-Social Media Community Management Specialist

Location

US-IL-Bloomington

Job Category

Intern

Position Type

Intern - Spring / Fall

Req ID

41777

Overview

As a State Farm intern, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a real impact. Our internship program provides students with valuable training, mentorship, and networking opportunities while being fully immersed in the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 50 company. At State Farm, we believe our interns are the future of our company, and we are committed to helping you succeed!

Responsibilities

Work with Social teams and leadership to develop, execute, and optimize community management strategy and tactics to increase engagement

Develop, maintain and optimize community management processes, workflows, and templates

Develop, maintain and optimize approach for Surprise & Delight as a component of community management strategy

Provide social engagement and community management feedback to marketing teams

Guide the planning of communications, activations, and content, including participation in development of social engagement playbooks for specific campaigns or initiatives

Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and brand mentions, providing insights to inform strategy and brand reaction moments and engage real-time in topical, timely and brand relevant social conversations

Stay abreast of industry trends and key competitors' social media and communities to identify areas of opportunity

Participate in social "war rooms" for significant social activations and / or crises

Qualifications

Who We Are Looking For

Seeking a

current junior or senior

in an undergraduate program majoring in

Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or Journalism , with a graduation date of December 2026 or later.

Will consider sophomores who meet the criteria.

Must have at least one semester remaining after the conclusion of the internship.

An ideal candidate will have experience with :

Proven Social Media proficiency with platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, etc.

Strong communication skills with the ability to write clearly, engagingly and professionally

Analytical skills with a deep understanding of Social Media metrics

Familiarity with drafting a variety of copy options

Experience with social media monitoring tools such as Sprout is preferred

Ability to moderate online community groups with an emphasis on social customer care

Competencies : Communication

Decision Making and Judgement

Industry Knowledge

Initiative

Adaptability

Internship Program Eligibility :

To be eligible for the summer internship program, candidates must be full-time students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with at least one semester remaining until graduation, and must maintain their student status throughout the duration of the internship.

• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

What You Can Expect :

Summer Internship Dates :

June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026

Hours :

Monday-Friday, 38.75 hours per week

Due to the short duration of the summer program, we seek interns who will be available to engage and participate throughout the internship with little to no disruption in work schedule.

Pay : $22 / hour. In addition, interns selected for our summer internship program will be eligible for a $2,000 stipend (minus applicable taxes)!

Competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a pre-screening video interview in the Fall of 2025

Where You'll Work :

HYBRID : This is a hybrid position which allows you to spend some of your time working from home as well as some time working collaboratively in-office. You will work out of one of the hub locations listed below. Please note, relocation benefits will

not

apply.

HUB LOCATION : Bloomington, IL

Next Steps!

Application deadline is expected to close on 9 / 30 / 25.

Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension beyond the listed deadline, so apply as soon as possible!

To submit an application, click "Apply" on the job listing page on the State Farm career site. You will need to upload your resume when you apply.

Competitive candidates may be invited to participate in the interview process. This is where the excitement begins!

Our Benefits

We are excited to offer our interns a tailored set of benefits with a range of valuable perks to help support you during your time with us!

Time Off

40 hours of Life Leave

Military Leave

Financial Benefits

401(K) Savings Plan (Eligible at age 18)

Mutual Funds (Eligible at age 18)

Commuter Benefits

Miscellaneous Benefits

Wellness programs

US Discount program

Good Neighbor Grant program

Matching Gift program

Employee Assistance Fund

Company Holidays

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