Writing & Social Media Intern

Writing & Social Media Intern

Work Location :

Madison, WI - National Office

Schedule : Full time

Full time

To advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position will participate in a group process, which results in creating and implementing a broad range of high-quality communication pieces.

About the internship : Join our community of media and communication professionals for the summer! Based in Madison, WI, the 2100 team has been serving God through communications for over fifty years through different forms of media, now including design, editorial, instructional design, UX, and video production.

This internship program includes community with other interns, low-cost housing with InterVarsity staff or local church members, and experience with a Christian organization on mission together. Apply today!

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and contribute to content that reflects the purpose, mission, and core values of InterVarsity :

• Participate in team meetings, project brainstorming, and evaluation sessions
• Work collaboratively with other InterVarsity teams to develop communication tools
• Write creative copy to market InterVarsity's ministries, services, and products
• Write accurate and interesting text for reports, handbooks, brochures, and websites
• Write thank-you letters to donors
• Write stories and news articles on InterVarsity's ministry
• Interview staff, students, and alumni for stories by phone, by email, or in person
• Research websites, print publications, and video and audio resources for article ideas
• Proofread and edit various pieces

Contribute to InterVarsity's social media strategy and goals :

• Generate, edit, publish, and share content (original text, images, videos, etc.) on InterVarsity's social platforms that builds meaningful connections and furthers InterVarsity's brand, in collaboration with other team members
• Moderate all user-generated content in line with InterVarsity's moderation policies
• Collaborate with Focused Ministries and Missions Department staff to promote special events and activities on InterVarsity's social accounts
• Ensure coordination of social posts and other InterVarsity communication

Participate in the ministries of InterVarsity :

Attend and / or assist with NSC events, InterVarsity conferences, etc., as agreed upon with supervisor

Maintain sound financial status :

• Raise personal support at the level assigned by supervisor
• Develop and maintain a small group of people who covenant to support your ministry with prayer
• Communicate regularly with ministry partners

Be a maturing disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ :

• Seek Him and follow Him in every area of life
• Grow in love for God through the classic disciplines of the Christian life
• Model the biblical lifestyle

QUALIFICATIONS

• Annually affirm InterVarsity's Statement of Agreement
• Bachelor's degree (in progress or completed), preferably in journalism, communications, English, or writing
• Professional writing and proofreading experience
• Experience with InterVarsity as a student or a staff member preferred
• Commitment to Jesus Christ and a heart for students, communication, and the arts
• Commitment to growing relationships with God, his Word, and his people, including the church
• Ability to work well as part of a diverse team as well as the ability to be a self-starter and work independently
• Ability to articulate ideas and to think critically about culture and communication
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to produce quality work on time in a deadline-driven environment
• Willingness to participate in "group art" and accept critique from numerous people
• Ability to maintain good, professional communication with coworkers, field staff, and other teams at the NSC
• Commitment to excellence
• Willingness to learn new things and think "outside of the box"
• Sensitivity to and willingness to work with diverse cultures and ethnicities
• Familiarity with Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style

Pay Range : $7.25 - $14.29 per hour

Benefits :

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked.

Benefits include the following :

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 403(b) matching contributions
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedule
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity :

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship / USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual.

The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship / USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment.

Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship / USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity's Statement of Agreement : Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity's mission and purposes.