Evangelism and Culture Marketing INTERN

The Focus on the Family Internship Program provides valuable experience, professional and spiritual development, and lasting friendships for over 30 college upperclassmen each summer. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

Evangelism and Culture Marketing Intern - Job Description

How You Contribute

Marketing exists to develop strategic marketing plans, branding and communications that support the goals and objectives of key ministry initiatives. Our team promotes Evangelism & Culture initiatives such as Daily Citizen, the Focus on the Family app, and Courageous Christians, connecting current constituents and new audiences to ministry resources that inspire engagement, deepen impact, and expand our reach. As an intern, you would be part of our Courageous Christians marketing campaign, helping new and existing audiences navigate today's cultural issues through a biblical worldview.

Responsibilities – What Does “A Day in the Life” Look Like?

• Work with the team to create Wordpress landing messages
• Work on copywriting and marketing recommendations for digital journeys
• Contribute to recommendations on marketing approaches to younger audiences
• Work with the creative designer to create marketing materials for the campaign.

Goals – How Do We Want You to Learn and Grow?

• Gain experience working in Wordpress
• Learn about marketing engagement principles
• Learn how to create digital journeys for a diverse constituency
• Build your resume in marketing campaign strategy
• Learn to collaborate with internal and external partners

Experience – What Are We Looking for in a Candidate?

• Preferred majors include Marketing, Communications, or closely related field
• Solid understanding of the latest marketing trends and tactics
• Strong attention to detail and ability to think analytically
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Writing sample
• References

Internship Expectations

As a non-profit ministry, Focus on the Family is committed to hiring staff who are dedicated to sharing the gospel and live by biblical truths. Therefore, all candidates must:

Exemplify Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”

Pursue the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adhering to the Standard of Moral Conduct (http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf) and Statement of Faith (https://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values/); upholding Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

Demonstrate behaviors aligned with Focus on the Family core values (https://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values/)

Additional Notes:

This position is an unpaid intern. There will be no compensation or pay for this position, but a $3,500 honorarium; lunch will be provided during workdays, and housing will be provided for out-of-town students only.

Only upperclassmen college students need apply for a summer internship.

Transportation is the responsibility of the intern and may be a condition of acceptance.

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.