Communications Intern - Summer 2024

Accepting Applications for Summer 2024 Only

Position Summary:

Assist the Marketing/Development Director by providing It Is Written stakeholders with timely and compelling information about the activity of It Is Written. The ideal candidate will possess strong copy-editing skills, social media experience, news/feature writing experience, and a creative eye to search and select photos. It is crucial that this position supports the mission and values of It Is Written by exemplifying the values and beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in all interactions.

Authority & Accountability:

Authority as delegated by and directly responsible to the Marketing/Development Director. Performs all duties in accordance with It Is Written's policies and objectives.

Essential Position Functions:

• Schedule daily devotional emails
• Schedule daily social media posts
• Copy-edit articles for the quarterly ministry magazine; additional copy-editing as needed
• Ensure marketing materials follow house style guidelines
• Help with writing as able with direction (press releases, first drafts)
• Drafting social media posts as needed
• Search for photos for graphic design requests
• Assist in tracking down details from various departments for written material (dates, speakers, bios, photos, etc.)
• Draft and edit other external emails as needed
• Social media moderation as needed
• Fulfill other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Position Specifications:

• Qualifications, Scope, and Complexity of Duties:
  • Education:

Required: High School diploma

Preferred: At least two (2) years of college with emphasis in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field

• Experience:
  • Copy-editing/proofreading experience needed
  • Social media posting and moderation experience preferred
    
• Membership and Mission:

Embrace the mission and values of It Is Written and be a member in good standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

• Skills, scope, and complexity of duties:
  • Has a close relationship with Jesus Christ and sets a good example for others
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite preferred
  • Demonstrates good problem-solving skills, actively listens, is adaptable, and is eager to contribute
  • Good interpersonal communication skills
  • Happy, positive attitude and outlook
  • Sharp attention to detail
  • Superb time-management and multitasking skills
  • Needs to possess accuracy, flexibility, good judgment, and patience.
  • Needs to be a self-starter, a team player, and honest.

• Interpersonal Relationships:
  • At It Is Written:
    • Marketing/Development Director
    • Works closely with the Marketing Assistant
    • Other It Is Written staff
  • Outside of It Is Written:
    • It Is Written vendors, guests, and volunteers
  • Principal Contact: Marketing/Development Director, Marketing Assistant
  • Additional Contacts: Manager/Treasurer

• Working Conditions:
  • Occasional moderate stress due to meeting critical daily deadlines
  • General working conditions of an office
  • Prolonged sitting and viewing of computer screens for long periods of time
  • Physical requirements: requires standing, walking, time at a desk, reaching, climbing, and lifting (maximum of 30 lbs.)
  • Less than 19 regular hours per week
  • May occasionally require variable hours
  • No special clothing or safety gear required
  • Business casual attire required within the office