Communications Intern

Athey Creek Church•West Linn, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Intern is a dynamic role providing support to multiple areas of the Communications Team in order to gain hands-on experience in a creative and ministry environment. This internship is designed to provide exposure to creative production, project management, digital media, and ministry communications while developing practical skills that support the mission of Athey Creek. Throughout the internship, the intern will also learn how to work within a collaborative team environment, observing and participating in the rhythms, communication, and processes of a creative ministry team. The intern may have opportunities to observe and assist other ACC ministries—including the Events Team, Production Team, and Creative Media—in order to gain a broader understanding of ministry operations and the variety of roles that support them. The Communications Intern should be someone with a heart to serve and a desire to learn about ministry opportunities.

Requirements

Agree to Athey Creek’s doctrinal distinctives and vision as found in our What We Believe/Vision statement
Fulfills the character of a Deacon as taught in the Scriptures; 1 Timothy 3:8-13
Desire to learn and grow while serving in a ministry environment across multiple departments
Recent or upcoming college graduate
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to take direction from directors and ministry leads
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
Positive attitude with a willingness to serve wherever needed
Teachable, receptive to feedback, and eager to grow
Comfortable interacting with a variety of team members and ministries

Responsibilities

Possess a creative and imaginative aptitude, with an awareness of current visual arts trends and the ability to apply them when appropriate
Collaborate with various departments to understand project requests and ministry vision
Assist with basic design tasks, social media preparation, or content organization as directed by team leads
Prepare presentations, reports, and printed materials for church services, events, and ministry initiatives
Assist with printing, assembling, and organizing communication materials
Support vendor pickups, errands, and logistical preparation for events when needed
Shadow Communications Team members in graphic design, project management, social media, and media production
Observe and participate in creative planning meetings and project discussions
Help maintain organization of digital files, media assets, and project documentation
Assist with event setup or communication needs during major ministry events such as Resurrection Sunday and Christmas
Assist with administrative or special service tasks as assigned by the Communications Director
Remain attentive, engaged, and present during shadowing and training opportunities
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned