WS - NTERNSHIP - FaithLife Appalachia - Marketing Assistant -FWS

WS – INTERNSHIP - FaithLife Appalachia – Marketing Assistant - FWS

Division: Support Services/ Academic Affairs Department: Career Pathways

Experience: Entry level                                        

Job Code: FWSINTFLAMKT                                Ellucian:  FWS INT FLA Mkt

Supervisor of Student Employee(s): Emily Green (FaithLife Appalachia) | Angela Lockhart (UPIKE)

FWS, IWS, or Grant Funded: ☒ FWS, ☐ IWS, ☐ Grant Funded

Avg. Hours/Week: ☐ 1-5, ☐ 6-10, ☐ 11-15, ☐ 16-20 ☒ 21-40

Requested Start Date: 09/01/26                       Term of Position: ☒ Summer, ☐ Fall, ☐ Spring

FaithLife Appalachia is a nonprofit development platform based in Pikeville, Kentucky, committed to spiritual renewal and long-term economic transformation in Central Appalachia. We believe every person is created with purpose, and our work is focused on unlocking that purpose through leadership development, enterprise creation, place-based revitalization, and sustainable capital strategies.

By integrating ministry, business, and community development, we address real barriers such as limited opportunity, workforce gaps, and underutilized assets to build a model of renewal that is both real and relevant.

Responsibilities and Career Competencies:

• Digital Content Creation: Design and schedule engaging social media content, including graphics, captions, and short-form video, to amplify the organization's mission (C, T).
• Multimedia Storytelling: Capture high-quality photo and video content at events and outreach activities to document community impact (C, T).
• Campaign Support: Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns and promotions for specific programs and revitalization events (CT, TW).
• Graphic Design: Develop professional flyers, presentation slides, and other digital or print collateral that align with brand standards (P, T).
• Institutional Outreach: Support email communications and website updates to keep stakeholders and community members informed (C, T).
• Collaborative Narrative: Partner with team members to identify and share compelling stories of transformation and community growth (TW, CTR).
• Impact Analytics: Track basic engagement metrics across platforms and report findings to FaithLife Appalachia leadership to refine outreach strategies (CT, C).
• Operational Agility: Perform other duties as assigned to support the holistic needs of a growing nonprofit platform (CSD, P).

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Qualifications:

• Academic Standing: Current University of Pikeville student in good academic standing. Student should be eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Field of Interest: Demonstrated interest in Marketing, Communications, Media, or related fields.
• Communication Skills: Strong writing and creative communication abilities with an eye for branding and storytelling.
• Technical Aptitude: Experience with social media platforms, design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe), or content creation is helpful but not required.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Community Engagement: A deep interest in community-based storytelling and place-based revitalization.
• Collaborative Spirit: Comfort working both independently on creative tasks and collaboratively within a mission-driven team.

 

In the following sections check all boxes that apply to your job.

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: ☐ Su ___ to ___; ☐ M ___ to ___; ☐ T ___ to ___; ☐ W ___ to ___; ☐ R ___ to ___;               ☐ F ___ to ___; ☐ Sa ___ to ___; ☒ Hours vary depending on workload (Check days that apply, insert hours if set, otherwise, check “Hours vary depending on worklo