WS - Spring Term - INTERNSHIP – First Baptist Church of Pikeville – Media & Communications– IWS

Responsibilities

• Social Media: Help plan, write, design, and schedule approved posts that highlight church ministries, share stories, promote events, and encourage engagement. (CSD, C, P, T)
• Worship Graphics: Assist with sermon series artwork, presentation slides, announcements, and other visual materials for weekly worship services. (C, P, T)
• Video and Photography: Learn to capture and edit photos, short videos, ministry stories, sermon clips, and event promotions. (CSD, C, CT, CTR, T)
• AI Tools: Utilize provided AI tools and other AI tools as needed. (CSD, T)
• Printed Communications: Help create and proofread bulletins, flyers, invitations, brochures, signs, and other materials for services and special events. (CSD, C, CT, P, T)
• Brand and Mission: Learn to use consistent colors, fonts, imagery, and messaging so the church’s communications clearly reflect its identity and mission. (CSD, C, T)
• Communication Planning: Work with staff to maintain a content calendar, gather ministry information, and meet production deadlines. (CSD, C, L, P, TW)
• Audience Engagement: Help adapt messages for church members, guests, and the wider community, and review basic engagement results to improve future content. (C, CT, CTR, P)
• Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)
• Qualifications: Enrolled full-time and in good standing at UPIKE.

Requirements

• Enrolled full-time and in good standing at UPIKE.
• Demonstrated prior knowledge in Communication, Marketing, Film and Media Arts, or related work appropriate to the responsibilities of this position.
• Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Social Media & New Technology, Other: _________________________
• Other Skills: Attention to detail, Strong active listening abilities, Public speaking, Written & verbal communication, Customer focused, Willingness to learn new things
• Work Schedule: Preferred schedule: 1 hour Sunday morning, and 4 hours a week in office that works with intern’s schedule during the 9am-3pm window.
• Work Conditions: Noise
• Physical Demands: Keyboarding, Reaching/Handling, Stooping/Kneeling, Pushing up to _50_ lbs., Pulling up to _50__ lbs., Lifting up to _50__ lbs., Carrying up to _50__ lbs.
• Number of Positions: 1
• Location: First Baptist Church of Pikeville | 126 4th Street | Pikeville, KY 41501

Preferred

• Students with coursework, experience, or academic interest in social media, graphic design, photography, video production, or nonprofit communications are encouraged to apply.
• Basic writing and computer skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn creative software.
• Must affirm agreement with the church’s statement of faith and maintain conduct consistent with those beliefs throughout the internship.
• Dependability, initiative, and the ability to meet deadlines and receive constructive feedback.
• Willingness to support and accurately represent the church’s mission, beliefs, and ministry priorities.
• Good judgment when handling personal information, photographs, and ministry stories.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or video editing tools is helpful but not required.