WS - Summer INTERNSHIP - FaithLife Appalachia - Marketing Assistant - Summer FWS

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

FaithLife Appalachia is a nonprofit development platform based in Pikeville, Kentucky, committed to spiritual renewal and long-term economic transformation in Central Appalachia. We believe every person is created with purpose, and our work is focused on unlocking that purpose through leadership development, enterprise creation, place-based revitalization, and sustainable capital strategies. By integrating ministry, business, and community development, we address real barriers such as limited opportunity, workforce gaps, and underutilized assets to build a model of renewal that is both real and relevant.

Requirements

• Current University of Pikeville student in good academic standing.
• Eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Demonstrated interest in Marketing, Communications, Media, or related fields.
• Strong writing and creative communication abilities with an eye for branding and storytelling.
• Experience with social media platforms, design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe), or content creation is helpful but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A deep interest in community-based storytelling and place-based revitalization.
• Comfort working both independently on creative tasks and collaboratively within a mission-driven team.

Responsibilities

• Design and schedule engaging social media content, including graphics, captions, and short-form video, to amplify the organization's mission.
• Capture high-quality photo and video content at events and outreach activities to document community impact.
• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns and promotions for specific programs and revitalization events.
• Develop professional flyers, presentation slides, and other digital or print collateral that align with brand standards.
• Support email communications and website updates to keep stakeholders and community members informed.
• Partner with team members to identify and share compelling stories of transformation and community growth.
• Track basic engagement metrics across platforms and report findings to FaithLife Appalachia leadership to refine outreach strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the holistic needs of a growing nonprofit platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed