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Social Media Manager CPT jobs let F-1 students apply coursework in digital marketing, content strategy, and audience analytics to real employer accounts. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect directly to your enrolled program, a communications, marketing, or business degree typically satisfies that requirement.
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Social Media Marketing Intern - Summer 2027
Program Duration: End of May - Early August
Location: Pella, IA (On-site)
Pella Corporation is seeking a motivated student for our Social Media Marketing Internship in Pella, Iowa.
This internship provides hands-on experience supporting Pella's social media efforts through content planning, analytics, campaign support, and community engagement. Working alongside experienced marketing professionals, you'll contribute to initiatives that help strengthen brand awareness, audience engagement, and business objectives across social platforms.
Interns gain exposure to social media strategy, performance measurement, content development, and trend analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a real-world business environment.
If you're interested in social media, digital marketing, content creation, and learning how brands connect with audiences, we'd love to connect with you.
As a Social Media Marketing Intern, you will support Pella's social media team through content, analytics, and campaign-related projects.
Responsibilities are similar to what we expect of entry-level digital marketing professionals and provide opportunities to build marketing, communication, analytical, and project management skills through meaningful work and real business initiatives.
As a Social Media Marketing Intern, you may:
- Support the planning, execution, and optimization of platform-specific social media content
- Analyze social media performance and provide insights and recommendations to improve engagement and brand impact
- Research social media trends, competitive activity, and audience behaviors to identify opportunities for content and engagement
- Assist with campaign support and other social media initiatives
- Partner with marketing team members to support business objectives through social media channels
- Contribute to projects that directly impact brand awareness and audience engagement
Projects and assignments will be determined based on business needs and team priorities.
Additional Information
- Full-time internship assignment (May-August 2027)
- Assigned manager and project support throughout the internship
- No supervisory responsibilities
- Opportunities to collaborate with marketing and cross-functional business teams
- Exposure to content planning, analytics, community management, and social media strategy
- Opportunity to gain experience supporting a nationally recognized consumer brand
Basic Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field
- Sophomore or Junior standing preferred
- Strong academic standing
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, or involvement through campus organizations, work experience, athletics, volunteer activities, or other experiences
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with digital marketing, social media management, analytics, content creation, or consumer behavior through coursework, campus organizations, internships, projects, or work experience
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
- Interest in social media, digital marketing, and content creation
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience analyzing performance data and identifying recommendations or opportunities for improvement
- Experience managing projects or assignments with increasing levels of independence
- Understanding of social media platforms, audience engagement, and emerging trends
- Experience creating content for personal, campus organization, volunteer, or professional social media channels
- Familiarity with content planning, reporting, or social media analytics tools
Compensation: The starting pay rate for this position is $23.00 per hour. Compensation for this role is established through Pella Corporation’s internship program. Eligible participants may receive transition assistance in accordance with company policies and program guidelines.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment. Post-offer background check and drug screen required. Pella participates in E-Verify. Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment. Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. Several states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.
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Does a Social Media Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies if the role connects directly to your enrolled program and your school approves it. A marketing, communications, or digital media degree typically satisfies the curriculum integration requirement. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring the job description and a faculty recommendation letter when you request authorization, vague job titles without task specifics are the most common reason DSOs deny CPT requests.
Can I work remotely as a Social Media Manager on CPT?
Yes, but your I-20 must list the correct employer and work location. If the role is remote, your school may require the employer's principal place of business address rather than a home address on the CPT authorization. Confirm this with your DSO before your start date, and notify them immediately if the work location changes mid-authorization.
How do I find employers who understand CPT for marketing roles?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Social Media Manager jobs by employers with work-authorization filing history, which is a reliable proxy for CPT familiarity. Marketing agencies and mid-size tech companies that regularly run social media functions tend to have HR teams experienced with F-1 documentation, unlike startups hiring their first intern.
What happens to my CPT authorization if the employer changes my job duties?
If your actual responsibilities shift significantly from what your DSO approved, your CPT authorization may no longer cover the new work. You'd need to request an updated authorization with a revised job description before continuing. Keep a copy of your original offer letter and compare it against any role changes your manager assigns during the engagement.
Does part-time Social Media Manager CPT count toward the 12-month full-time limit?
Part-time CPT, meaning fewer than 20 hours per week, does not count toward the 12-month full-time cap that would eliminate your OPT eligibility. Only full-time CPT accumulates against that limit. If your employer offers to increase your hours mid-engagement, confirm with your DSO whether the adjusted schedule crosses into full-time CPT territory before agreeing.