WS - Spring Term INTERNSHIP - FaithLife Appalachia - Marketing Assistant - FWS

University of Pikeville, Inc.; Pikeville (KY); Sur place; USD 9 900 - 14 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Pikeville, Inc. is hosting FaithLife Appalachia’s internship program as a Marketing Assistant in Pikeville, KY. This entry-level position works with FaithLife Appalachia and UPike to promote community impact and program initiatives.

Current UPike student eligible for Federal Work Study will create social media content, assist with graphics, and help update the website. The paid internship is onsite near UPike with a flexible, mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Current University of Pikeville student in good standing with eligibility for Federal Work Study.
• Interest in Marketing, Communications, Media, or related fields.
• Strong writing and creative communication abilities for branding and storytelling.
• Experience with social media, design software is helpful but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Design and schedule engaging social media content to amplify the mission.
• Capture photo and video content at events to document impact.
• Assist in development and execution of marketing campaigns and promotions.
• Develop flyers, slides, and collateral that align with brand standards.
• Support email communications and website updates for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team to share compelling stories of transformation and growth.
• Track basic engagement metrics and report findings to leadership.
• Perform other duties to support a growing nonprofit platform.

Connaissances

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Critical Thinking

Community Transformation

Leadership

Technology

Formation

University of Pikeville student

Federal Work-Study eligible

Outils

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Content creation tools

Description du poste

WS – INTERNSHIP - FaithLife Appalachia – Marketing Assistant - FWS

Division: 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)

Location: Building: 130 Division St | Pikeville, KY (walkable from UPIKE)

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.

Number of Positions: 1

Pay Rate: $8.75/hour

Location: Building: 130 Division St | Pikeville, KY (walkable from UPIKE)

Additional Comments

Terms: Upon hire, the intern must register for the Summer II Internship course. To receive course credit, students will complete assignments concurrently with internship work. Students are required to work a total minimum of 80 hours and will eligible for the following credit hours: 80-119 hours of work + course completion = 2 credit hours; 120-159 hours of work + course completion = 3 credit hours; 160-199 hours of work + course completion = 4 credit hours; 200-239 hours of work + course completion = 5 credit hours; 240+ hours of work = 6 credit hours. Summer interns in this position cannot exceed 40 hours of work per week.

Application Notes

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.