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Marketing & Ministry Support Intern Job Description
Job Title: Marketing & Ministry Support Intern
Department: Communications
Reports To: Communications Director/Manager
About Elijah Rising
Elijah Rising is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending human trafficking and supporting survivors. We work to create awareness through educational campaigns, community outreach, and prayer initiatives while providing housing and holistic services for survivors, including counseling, spiritual support, and life skills training.
Position Overview:
We're seeking a passionate and versatile Marketing & Ministry Support Intern to join our team. This role will primarily focus on developing and implementing marketing strategies to raise awareness about human trafficking, share survivor stories, and promote our programs and events. Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity to support various aspects of our ministry operations.
Primary Responsibilities
Marketing (70%)
- Assist in creating compelling content for email campaigns, social media, and other digital platforms
- Help craft storytelling pieces that highlight survivor journeys, volunteer experiences, and program successes
- Support the development of lead magnets and resources to grow our email list
- Collaborate on fundraising campaign materials, and other special initiatives
- Analyze marketing metrics and provide insights to improve future campaigns
- Assist with website content updates and optimization
- Help organize and document testimonials and impact stories
Ministry Support (30%)
- Provide administrative support for ministry activities and national conference
- Assist with donor communications and relationship building
- Support educational programs and awareness initiatives
- Help coordinate prayer initiatives
- Participate in community events and representing Elijah Rising
- Assist with basic office tasks and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- Strong Christian faith and alignment with Elijah Rising's mission and values
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in social media platforms and basic digital marketing tools
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and empathy
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
- Passionate about the fight against human trafficking
Preferred
- Experience with email marketing platforms
- Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
- Photography or videography skills
- Previous volunteer experience with non-profits or ministries
- Familiarity with anti-trafficking efforts or advocacy work
What You'll Learn
- Practical marketing strategies for non-profit organizations
- How to create emotionally compelling content that motivates action
- Metrics analysis and performance-based marketing adjustments
- Ministry operations and faith-based community outreach
- The complex realities of human trafficking and trauma-informed approaches
Time Commitment
- 15-20 hours per week for 12-16 weeks
- Flexible scheduling with some weekend or evening hours for events
- In-person at our Houston location with potential for some remote work