We are currently seeking an individual to help us grow our online presence in the dual role of Website and Social Media Intern. This part time position is a 4-month time commitment, with the option to renew based upon a performance review at the end of the time period. Start date is September 1, 2021.
The Website Role
As Website Intern you must display an excellent understanding of our content management system (TBD). You will have fantastic content creation and writing skills, and a great understanding of layout and web design, both for desktop and mobile interfaces. You will use search engine optimization and other means of promotion to increase our online presence. Since the website is often the first impression—or “lobby”—of our church, you will suggest and implement strategies to reach and engage our target demographic.
Website duties include:
> Regularly updating the content of newcovchurch.org to best address the needs of our target demographic.
> Quality control of all content published on newcovchurch.org.
> Ensuring newcovchurch.org is continuously aligned with the vision and mission of New Covenant Community Church.
> Performing research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences.
> Measuring the effectiveness of newcovchurch.org using appropriate metrics.
> Maintaining/promoting the online calendar of events.
> Creating occasional landing pages for special events/seasons (e.g. Christmas, Easter).
The Social Media Role
As Social Media Intern, you will create content for social media, manage posts and respond to followers. You will engage guests and members online in a way that communicates our mission and vision. We expect you to be up-to-date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends. Excellent communication skills and creativity are needed to best express New Cov’s views online. Ultimately, you will increase online engagement and traffic to our website and our church.
Social Media duties include:
> Being the voice of New Cov on social media.
> Creating, scheduling, and posting on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
> Developing a strategy for optimal use of our social media channels.
> Responding to followers within 24 hours.
> Maintaining a schedule that reaches and engages our target demographic.
> Coaching the staff on best practices when interacting online with our congregation and potential guests.
> Monitoring SEO and web traffic metrics.
> Suggest and implement new features to develop brand awareness.
Other Details:
The Website and Social Media Intern will spend 20-25 hours per week on the duties outlined above. Two to three hours per week will be spent meeting with the staff on Monday afternoons. Some work can be done remotely. Time sheets must be submitted each week. In this dual role, you will work closely with the Pastor of Discipleship on website responsibilities, and the Pastor of Worship on social media responsibilities.
This is a paid position. The hourly wage will be determined based on experience.
Please submit your resume, relevant links to previous work (optional), and any questions to bret@newcovchurch.org. Deadline for submission is August 20, 2021.
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