WSAP Ministry Associate - Marketing & Communications (Women Scholars & Professionals)

InterVarsity Press; United States; Remote; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a passionate WSAP Ministry Associate to enhance marketing and communications for women scholars and professionals. This role encompasses developing social media strategies, engaging with graduate students and faculty, and fostering relationships with ministry partners. The ideal candidate will embody a strong commitment to spiritual growth and community engagement while effectively communicating the mission of InterVarsity. Join a dynamic team dedicated to empowering women in academia and beyond, and make a meaningful impact through your work and relationships.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

403(b) matching contributions

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible work schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Ability to engage social media platforms effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective social media marketing strategies.
• Advance the work of WSAP through team collaboration and events.
• Perform necessary administrative tasks to support InterVarsity's mission.

Skills

Social Media Marketing

Communication Skills

Graphic Design

Interpersonal Skills

Self-management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Tools

Google Analytics

Social Media Platforms

Job description

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WSAP Ministry Associate - Marketing & Communications (Women Scholars & Professionals)

Apply locations: Remote - USA

Job Type: Part time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R0001105

Work Location: Remote - USA

To advance the mission and purpose of InterVarsity, this position will seek to advance Graduate & Faculty Ministries’ endeavor to equip women and men to be a redeeming influence for women in the academy and professions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Personal Spiritual Duties

• Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purposes in the world.
• Pursue a vibrant relationship with the triune God through engagement with Scripture, prayer, and worship, both individually and in community.
• Exercise self-leadership (growing in self-awareness, self-management, relational integrity, and resiliency).
• Embrace Scriptural standards for behavior and attitudes, including those described in the Code of Conduct.
• Actively pursue each of GFM’s Four Commitments: Spiritual Formation, Community, Evangelism & Service, and Integration of Faith, Learning, & Practice.
• Experience and live out an ongoing call to ministry service with InterVarsity and its mission.

Ministry Leadership

The Women Scholars and Professionals (WSAP) Ministry Associate will function as a member of the Women Scholars and Professionals team:

• Supervised by WSAP Director.
• Take part in weekly team prayer calls, monthly team meetings (virtual), and annual in-person team meetings.
• Advance the work of WSAP internally (within GFM and InterVarsity) and externally.
• Work with ministry staff, students, and faculty on campuses, at conferences, and in virtual gatherings for their spiritual growth and training in the four GFM commitments.
• Serve InterVarsity’s mission on campus by resourcing students, faculty, and colleagues in chapter planting and leadership development.
• Represent WSAP at various events around the country.
• Other duties as assigned (see addenda).

Administration

• Perform the necessary administrative tasks required to fulfill the purpose of InterVarsity and to comply with InterVarsity’s policies and procedures.
• Comply with Risk Management policies.
• Follow the budgeting and expense reporting guidelines as necessary.
• Fulfilling reporting requirements.

Ministry Partner Development and Public Relations

• Develop a prayer and funding base by:
• Developing a prayer team to intercede for this ministry endeavor and for oneself.
• Seeking funding from foundations, churches, and individuals to cover personal ministry expenses (travel, phone, etc.), and salary and benefits (if applicable).
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with alumni as well as current and potential donors.
• Build resource networks with alumni, volunteers, churches, advocacy councils, and major donors.
• Serve as an ambassador of InterVarsity to individual ministry partners and churches through prayer, discussion of ministry efforts, mission and accomplishments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement (Doctrinal Basis and Purpose Statement). Abide by InterVarsity’s Code of Conduct. Believe and behave consonantly with InterVarsity’s Human Sexuality Theological Paper. Affirm and behave consonantly with InterVarsity’s “Women in Ministry Statement of Affirmation.”
• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• A maturing disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Love for graduate students, faculty, and the university.
• Concern for and understanding of the issues faced by women graduate students and faculty.
• Ongoing calling to ministry service with InterVarsity and its mission.
• Ability to perform well as a self-starter and -maintainer.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to contribute to open and supportive relationships with team members.

Addendum to position description

WSAP Ministry Associate - Marketing and Communications

Marketing and Communications Associate Duties

Create, Evaluate, Maintain effective social media marketing and communication strategy:

• Analyze WSAP social media use and its efficacy (includes identifying current and potential audiences and their use of/reachability through various social media vehicles).
• Analyze other social media options and their potential to reach new audiences.
• Initiate and/or maintain presence on and communication by strategic social media vehicles.
• Review and utilize data from Google analytics to support/grow work.
• Work with GFM Communications Director, ESN, IVCF Ministry in Digital Spaces, FM etc. to coordinate social media efforts, share resources, etc.

Create, Evaluate, Maintain effective marketing and communication strategy with audience, colleagues, ministry partners:

• Liaison with internal partners (GFM, UFM, FM and other entities within InterVarsity) to promote WSAP events and resources.
• Partner with WSAP team to produce weekly newsletter.
• Partner with WSAP team to create and promote resources (events, podcasts, articles, YouTube channel, etc.).
• Work with WSAP team to provide resources to local fellowships and area/regional gatherings.
• Create regular communication pieces for WSAP/The Well partners.
• Participate in and provide communication for annual team MPD project.

Additional Qualifications for Marketing – Communications Associate

• Ability to engage social media platforms.
• Graphic design experience a plus.

Hours are negotiable.

Pay Range: $49,296.00 - $65,724.00 per year.

This position is funded through personal fundraising. Accordingly, compensation will vary based on the ability of the individual to secure a donor team to fund the cost of his/her salary. The anticipated salary range for this position on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) is dependent on a variety of factors, including location and cost of living. The actual salary received, including any geographic adjustment to account for location and cost of living, is subject to the individual’s ability to raise funds necessary to cover the full amount of such salary within the range set forth in the job posting details.

Benefits:

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• 403(b) matching contributions.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Professional development assistance.
• Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.