Marking Intern | GBHEM
Job Title: Intern
Reports to: Executive Director – Marketing and Communications
Department: Office of Marketing and Communications
Schedule/Status: Monday-Friday; 8:00-4:30; Temporary - Hourly
Responsibilities: The intern will work with GBHEM’s Executive Director of Marketing and Communications. The intern will work on tasks and responsibilities related to the development and implementation of marketing/ communications strategies in support of GBHEM’s mission in global education and ministry in the United Methodist Church.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Assist with implementation of a marketing and communications strategy for a new program
2. Assist with writing/editing press releases and other PR materials
3. Assist with project and event management
4. Devote time to assisting with other administrative tasks in support of the GBHEM Office of Strategic Leadership on an as-needed basis.
Major Accountabilities:
1. Completes assigned project tasks in an organized, consistent, and timely manner.
2. Manages data in an organized, consistent, and accurate manner.
3. Provides quality and timely support for marketing/communications.
4. Communicates with internal staff in a professional and timely manner.
Qualifications: Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree (junior or senior-level undergraduate), master’s degree or be a recent graduate.
Relevant emphasis on writing/proofing/editing within a public relations discipline; professional interest in religion and/or higher education a plus; strong critical thinking skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office; excellent oral and written communication skills; thorough knowledge of English usage, grammar and punctuation; good organizational skills; strong attention to detail; Portuguese, Spanish and/or French speaking skills a plus.
A minimum of one semester of experience working on a marketing and/or communications project (e.g. writing, editing, public relations, etc.)
Posting Date: August 7, 2019 (Job Posting will remain open until job position is filled.)
The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer