Communications Internship

Brookside Church•Fort Wayne, IN

11d

About The Position

OUR MISSION Brookside Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a Jesus-centered church committed to building Jesus-centered homes through healthy relationships resulting in Gospel-saturated communities. VISION & PURPOSE OF ROLE The Communications Intern role is a development-focused position designed for someone exploring full-time ministry in the communications and marketing space. This internship is less about task-filling and more about forming a thoughtful ministry leader who understands how communication serves the church. The intern will receive a theologically grounded, practical on-ramp into ministry communications while building the critical thinking and decision-making skills needed to lead effectively. ROLE SUMMARY This position develops a self-driven leader who can own processes, not just complete assignments. By the end of the internship, the intern will be prepared to serve as a valuable asset to a local church or ministry organization. The role reports directly to the Communication and Production Director and offers close mentorship in strategic ministry communication.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program, preferably in communications, marketing, graphic design, or a related field.
A genuine passion for the local church and a heart for serving people
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently without constant oversight
Willingness to step into unfamiliar areas, learn on the fly, and problem-solve creatively
Thoughtful and intentional about tone, process, and impact in communication
Foundational skills in graphic design (Canva/Afinity, Creative Suite, or similar)
Familiarity with social media platforms and content development best practices
Strong written communication and copywriting ability

Nice To Haves

Basic photography and/or videography skills preferred
Comfort with website management tools and basic digital analytics

Responsibilities

Assist in writing, editing, and designing content for church-wide communication channels
Support the development and execution of social media content strategies
Contribute to graphic design projects for ministry events, series, and campaigns
Help produce video content including filming, editing, and post-production
Assist in implementing the church-wide communication plan across ministry areas
Learn to think strategically about messaging, channels, and audience engagement
Support the coordination of communication timelines and project workflows
Help evaluate the effectiveness of communication initiatives and suggest improvements
Assist in maintaining and updating the church website and online platforms
Support social media management including scheduling, posting, and engagement
Help monitor analytics and report on digital communication performance
Collaborate with ministry leaders to understand communication needs and priorities
Assist with event promotion and marketing materials
Support production needs for worship services and special events as neede
Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior
Demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ
Agreement of the Brookside Church Statement of Faith
Commitment to Brookside Church Staff Codes (Addendum A)
Exhibits a heart of compassion.
Is trustworthy and a humble servant leader.
Maintains a healthy balance between ministry and family.