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Redeemer Lutheran Church of New Paltz Seeking Communication Interns

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Position: Part-Time Intern

Target Candidates: Students from SUNY New Paltz in Marketing, Communications, Events, and Theatre

Job Description:

Redeemer Lutheran Church is seeking a motivated and creative intern to join our team for the  semester. This position is perfect for students looking to gain hands-on experience in marketing, communications, event planning, and theater.. The intern will work directly with our Communication and Development Coordinator and key leaders to support and enhance our communication and development efforts.

Responsibilities:

1. Communication Management:

  • Update and provide content to existing communication outlets including bulletins, newsletters, the church website, and Facebook.
  • Collaborate with staff and leaders to create integrated and expanded communication campaigns.

2. Grant-Writing:

  • Explore grant-writing opportunities for the congregation.
  • Prepare grant letters for review. 

3. CommUNITY Spaces Support:

  • Support CommUNITY Spaces via advertising and marketing opportunities. 
  • Create event ideas for the community and assist in marketing and advertising them which includes flier design, campaigns, etc. 

4. Building Operations Coordination:

  • Research opportunities to update/enhance the technology in Sanctuary and Community Room  to enhance audio and visual for congregation in person (and virtually) as well as for the growing number of community groups utilizing these spaces for concerts and other events. 

Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a Marketing, Communications, Events, Theatre, or related program at SUNY New Paltz.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Proficiency with social media platforms, content creation, and basic website management.
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Interest in community engagement and development.

Hours and Compensation:

  • Part-time position for the semester.
  • Flexible hours to accommodate class schedules.
  • This is an unpaid internship but with extensive hands on experience and several recommendations, along with meeting many community members. 

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

  1. Resume
  2. Cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience
  3. Two references (academic or professional)

Submit applications to: Heather Wydock, heather.wydock@redeemernewpaltz.org

Application Deadline: before the first day of the semester (BE SURE YOU are eligible to earn internship credits: tinyurl.com/npinternpacket)

Join us at Redeemer Lutheran Church and gain valuable experience while making a meaningful impact in our community!

 

Internship with Dragon360

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Dragon360 is searching for a strategic and creative Business Development + Marketing Intern.

Intern will gain valuable experience working with top marketers and brands with no coffee runs or lame work that wastes your time (and talent). In this internship, you’ll help shape, grow, support, and execute marketing communications and sales strategies alongside the Head of Brand Strategy, and will have the opportunity to collaborate with other senior team members, including the CEO.

Responsibilities May Include:

  • Working alongside the Head of Brand Strategy to help develop, maintain, and execute against Dragon360’s editorial calendar and marketing plan
  • Social media content ideation, creation, and coordination.
  • Developing an ability to flex between the creative and analytical sides of marketing, better understanding what performs well through reporting and distilling insights to help inform our strategy and goals.
  • Proactively monitoring social media and industry news for trending topics and timely engagement opportunities.
  • Creating targeted media lists for press outreach; helping write pitches or releases
  • Conducting actionable, strategic research to help with new business pitches: exploring audiences, market trends, competitors, partners, and more.
  • Translating unearthed insights into actionable plans or recommendations for the agency
  • Writing and optimizing blog posts
  • Supporting live events and workshops as needed
  • Researching and identifying speaking and thought leadership opportunities for executives
  • Presenting a weekly digest of important industry news or developments, notable trends within target verticals, and any interesting social media or other content from competitors to help shape best practices and spark new ideas.

Requirements:

  • Formal education in PR/Communications,, Marketing, Advertising, or a related major
  • Currently in your junior year or above
  • Must be able to work on-site in our office in Kingston, NY for at least 3 full days a week
  • Interest in agency life and digital marketing with an eye for design and ear for copy
  • Eagerness to learn, comfortable taking initiative, and open to working collaboratively
  • Experience creating, editing, and publishing photo and video content to social media platforms. Using Hootsuite, Over, Later, and similar tools to create and schedule posts is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to write persuasively while adhering to AP style and our agency house style. Penchant for the Oxford comma a plus.
  • Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and manage your own time as you consistently meet deadlines and pivot as needs shift.
  • Crucial soft skills including critical thinking and problem-solving, positivity, leadership, a fierce work ethic, and teamwork
  • Work with Google Suite (Docs, Drive, etc), MS Office, etc. Bonus points if you can use Adobe Creative Suite, and Asana or project management software.

Dragon360 ignites brands. We help our partners—some of the largest companies in the world—solve core business challenges with our people-first approach: unearthing insight, crafting opportunity, and igniting change. Fiercely independent since 2007, Dragon360 has evolved into a full-service digital marketing agency with team members around the world and headquarters in historic Kingston, NY.

To apply:

Send your resume, two writing samples or projects you’re most proud of, and three ideas around how we could improve our social or content game to careers@dragon360.com.