Duties Include:

• Prepare regular Ignite mailings and email newsletters
• Maintain and organize Ignite contact lists
• Assist with the coordination of Ignite events:
  • Retreats: process registrations/payments, send out schedule/retreat details, coordinate food donations, update retreat book
  • Mission Trips: process fundraising updates, update trip handbook, send out meeting reminders
• Manage Ignite activity calendar
• Prepare and edit content and correspondence for Ignite website, news updates, and mailings
• Schedule posts for Ignite social media accounts

Qualifications:

• Expert in MS Office Programs: Word, Powerpoint, Excel
• Computer / Technology proficient
• Leadership qualities
• Strong detail and task focus
• Servant’s heart
• Ascribe to the vision and mission of Ignite

Time Requirement:

This volunteer position will require 5-10 hours of work per week.

Interaction with Others:

The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the Executive Director, Ignite Board, Leadership Coaches, Mission Team Leaders, and Ignite Partners. The Administrative Assistant must demonstrate a heart for ministry (serving others) and reflect a lifestyle consistent with the Ignite leadership covenant.

Marketing / Graphic Design Intern

Ignite Student Ministries is a Christian organization that empowers youth, young adults, university students, and churches to effectively reach the local college campus with the gospel of Christ. Ignite is an international organization, with branches in the USA and in the Czech Republic, providing leadership training and resources to churches.

Position:         Marking and Graphic Design Intern

Description:   Ignite seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist with marketing and graphic design efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to  experience various aspects of marketing while working for an                                       international nonprofit organization.

Primary Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Maintain Ignite’s social media presence, including scheduling Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn updates
• Assist in planning, writing, and managing monthly eNewsletter
• Draft, distribute, and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories
• Design flyers, graphics, and other marketing material for major events
• Update the Ignite website when needed
• Reach out to local churches, general public, and donors with the message of Ignite’s mission
• Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for marketing
• Meet regularly with Executive Director for planning, focus, and direction.

Qualifications:

• Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
• Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g. English, Marketing/Communications, or Public Relations)
• Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop highly desired
• Knowledge of WordPress highly desired
• Knowledge of HTML and graphic design highly desired
• An effective communicator, both written and oral
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community contacts
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize
• Must have own computer, InDesign and Photoshop software, and be willing to work unsupervised for periods of time

Start Date: Position open until filled, requires 3-6 month commitment

Hours: 8-10 hours/week, but can be flexible

Compensation:  This is an Unpaid / Volunteer Internship.

Academic Credit:  We will work with your school to provide academic credit for your internship.

To Apply:  Please send a cover letter, resume, and link to samples of your  work to info@igniteyourcampus.com

Ignite Student Ministries is a Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic, background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.