WS - Spring Term - INTERNSHIP - First Baptist Church of Pikeville - Media & Communications- IWS

INTERNSHIP – First Baptist Church of Pikeville – Media & Communications– IWS Division: Academic Affairs Department: Career Pathways 2 Experience: Experienced Job Code: GL Code: Career Pathways 2 IWS Supervisor of Student Employee(s): Angela Lockhart, Shawn Dobbins FWS, IWS, or Grant Funded: ☐ FWS, ☐ IWS, ☒ Grant Funded Avg. Hours/Week: ☒ 1-5, ☒ 6-10, ☐11-15, ☐ 16-20 Total 80 hours/semester Location: First Baptist Church of Pikeville | 126 4th Street | Pikeville, KY 41501 The Media & Communications Internship provides a University of Pikeville student with practical experience creating digital and printed communications in a ministry and nonprofit setting. Reporting to Pastor Shawn Dobbins and working under the guidance of church staff, the intern will learn to produce social media content, worship graphics, videos, and printed materials for weekly services and special events. The intern will help communicate the church’s mission, strengthen its online presence, and connect church members and the surrounding community with its ministries. This is a supervised learning opportunity designed to develop creative skills, professional experience, and a portfolio of completed work. Responsibilities And Career Competencies Social Media: Help plan, write, design, and schedule approved posts that highlight church ministries, share stories, promote events, and encourage engagement. (CSD, C, P, T) Worship Graphics: Assist with sermon series artwork, presentation slides, announcements, and other visual materials for weekly worship services. (C, P, T) Video and Photography: Learn to capture and edit photos, short videos, ministry stories, sermon clips, and event promotions. (CSD, C, CT, CTR, T) AI Tools: Utilize provided AI tools and other AI tools as needed. (CSD, T) Printed Communications: Help create and proofread bulletins, flyers, invitations, brochures, signs, and other materials for services and special events. (CSD, C, CT, P, T) Brand and Mission: Learn to use consistent colors, fonts, imagery, and messaging so the church’s communications clearly reflect its identity and mission. (CSD, C, T) Communication Planning: Work with staff to maintain a content calendar, gather ministry information, and meet production deadlines. (CSD, C, L, P, TW) Audience Engagement: Help adapt messages for church members, guests, and the wider community, and review basic engagement results to improve future content. (C, CT, CTR, P) Competencies/Skills Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T) Qualifications Enrolled full-time and in good standing at UPIKE. Demonstrated prior knowledge in Communication, Marketing, Film and Media Arts, or related work appropriate to the responsibilities of this position. Preferred Qualifications Students with coursework, experience, or academic interest in social media, graphic design, photography, video production, or nonprofit communications are encouraged to apply. Basic writing and computer skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn creative software. Must affirm agreement with the church’s statement of faith and maintain conduct consistent with those beliefs throughout the internship. Dependability, initiative, and the ability to meet deadlines and receive constructive feedback. Willingness to support and accurately represent the church’s mission, beliefs, and ministry priorities. Good judgment when handling personal information, photographs, and ministry stories. Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or video editing tools is helpful but not required. Computer Skills: ☒ Word, ☒ Excel, ☒ PowerPoint, ☒ Canva, ☒ Social Media & New Technology, ☒ Other: _________________________ Other Skills: ☒ Attention to detail, ☒ Strong active listening abilities, ☐ Public speaking, ☒ Written & verbal communication, ☒ Customer focused, ☒ Willingness to learn new things Work Schedule: ☐ Su ___ to ___; ☐ M ___ to ___; ☐ T ___ to ___; ☐ W ___ to ___; ☐ R ___ to ___; ☐ F ___ to ___; ☐ Sa ___ to ___; ☒ Other: Preferred schedule: 1 hour Sunday morning, and 4 hours a week in office that works with intern’s schedule during the 9am-3pm window. Work Conditions: ☐ Heat, ☐ Cold, ☐ Odors/Smoke, ☐ Toxic Agents, ☐ Dust, ☐ Machinery, ☐ Light Intensity, ☒ Noise, ☐ Vibrations, ☐ Wetness, ☐ Humidity, ☐ Electrical Currents, ☐ Other: _________________________ Physical Demands: ☒ Keyboarding, ☒ Reaching/Handling, ☒ Stooping/Kneeling, ☐ Crouching/Crawling, ☒ Pushing up to _50_ lbs., ☒ Pulling up to _50__ lbs., ☒ Lifting up to _50__ lbs., ☒ Carrying up to _50__ lbs., ☐ Climbing, ☐ Balancing, ☐ Other: _________________________ Number of Positions 1 Pay Rate 10.50/hr Location First Baptist Church of Pikeville | 126 4th Street | Pikeville, KY 41501 | View phone number on click.appcast.io Additional Comments Student must work a minimum of 80 hours in the semester. Student must enroll concurrently into CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience and successfully complete this course. Student will enroll in the 2 credit hour option for this position. Shawn Dobbins (site supervisor) will provide overall direction, with church staff offering project assignments, training, and feedback. Projects will reflect the student’s experience and learning goals, with increasing responsibility as skills develop. Public-facing content will receive staff approval before publication. By the end of the internship, the student should demonstrate growth in content creation, visual storytelling, communication planning, consistent branding, and collaboration within a nonprofit organization. Approved projects may be included in a professional portfolio. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Pikeville, Inc.