What are the responsibilities and job description for the _Social Media Marketing Intern unpaid internship position at Mercy Street?
OVERVIEW
Mercy Street exists to cultivate mutually transforming relationships with inner-city youth through Christian mentorship. Mercy Street offers programs in 3 areas : sports, mentoring, and leadership development, for the students of West Dallas and South Dallas.
This position is a key piece of the ministry, creating compelling stories that will recruit volunteers, connect with families, and communicate with donors. We send out email newsletters, create printed graphics, post daily on social media, and update the website regularly. This role will be instrumental in increasing our social media and marketing presence and gaining visibility for our brand.
BENEFITS TO INTERN
- This role offers the intern a chance to hone their social media, graphic design, digital communication, website management, writing, and marketing skills.
- Intern will learn specific skills and online programs that will look great on a resume in any field.
- Intern will have the opportunity to explore the many facets of graphic media content strategy including project management, strategy, and creative development.
- This role gives an opportunity for a student to learn some of the day-to-day intricacies of a nonprofit.
- Experience urban Christian ministry on a multi-ethnic team working together for God's glory.
- Intern will practice and develop writing in a clear, succinct, compelling way.
- The internship includes a monthly Intern Lunch & Learn with Mercy Street leaders, which is an opportunity for further education and mentorship.
- This internship has an option to be remote or hybrid : there is a possibility that some of the time can be in the office and some of it could be completed remotely (from home, on weekends, etc.).
- Potentially could count towards internship requirements for classes or degree plans.
- Finally, the Intern gets to play an important role in Kingdom work!
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
KEY RESULT AREAS
Following Jesus Christ and setting an example for others through their lifestyle.
Exhibiting a passion for sharing the Gospel with others.
Being willing and able to explain the message of the Gospel to kids and families of Mercy Street.
Being willing and able to counsel, shepherd, and disciple kids and families of Mercy Street in a manner consistent with the Bible.
Being willing and able to explain Mercy Street's beliefs and Statement of Faith in person or over the phone to kids and families of Mercy Street.
Being ready, willing, and able to lead or contribute to distinctly Christian activities (including, but not limited to, worship or staff chapel).
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Create graphics for digital and print use (using programs like InDesign & Canva).
Inform the public and raise awareness of events and the Mercy Street brand.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
Design, schedule, and post content on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Create a social media strategy and calendar, and meet all deadlines within.
Use Hootsuite or similar social media management scheduling tool to schedule regular posts in alignment with organizational needs and activities.
Monitor reach and respond to comments on social media.
OTHER KEY MARKETING DELIVERABLES
Design graphics and write stories for newsletters (using programs like Mailchimp).
Update website as needed and / or requested.
Work with the marketing team on other marketing tasks as requested for flyers, events, etc.
Contingent upon Intern's skills and interest, could also work on video storytelling projects.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Serve on appropriate committees; attend staff meetings, and other staff functions.
Strengthen teamwork, collaboration, alignment, morale, transparency, credibility, and trust throughout the ministry.
Fulfill necessary tasks, projects or roles as assigned.
HOURS & COMMITMENT