Join our team!

Fall Term with opportunity for extension

Schedule: Flexible

Paid Contract Position

 

The National Presbyterian Church (NPC) Communication Internship is a flexible position based on the student’s weekly availability and NPC’s needs.  The internship is under the direct supervision of the Church Communications Manager. The internship provides real-world communications experience and the opportunity for hands-on application and training with tools and skills learned in the classroom. Interns are expected to complete the internship with strengthened abilities and a broader understanding of their field of study. This is a contract position and the intern will be compensated at a rate of $20/hour. NPC will consider extending the internship for the following semester and candidates will have priority consideration for our summer intern program.

 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the development and design of print media (posters, brochures, etc.)
• Assisting with drafting of weekly newsletter
• Creating social media content to showcase NPC’s work and strengthen its mission
• Creating compelling social media and congregation-facing video content
• Monitoring and analyzing the impact of communications efforts (social media metrics, etc)
• Administrative tasks as assigned

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Graphic design, web design, and/or video editing skills / Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Well-versed in social media platforms
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Team-oriented attitude
• Currently enrolled in a 4-year university or master’s degree program in the communications field (Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Graphic Design, etc.)

Candidates can have any combination of the desired qualifications, all are not required.

 

To apply, please submit a resume to cetgen@nationalpres.org by September 1.

 

About The National Presbyterian Church:

NPC is a multigenerational church made up of approximately 1,500 members from Maryland, D.C., and Virginia and holds both traditional and contemporary services every Sunday. NPC offers a variety of classes and programs for adults, children and teens, guest speakers and concert series throughout the year. A core component of our identity is outward serving mission in support of those in need locally, nationally, and internationally. Established in 1795 on the grounds of the White House, NPC now resides in northwest D.C. where President Dwight D. Eisenhower laid the cornerstone of the current building. NPC is a member of the PC(USA) denomination.

Contact:
Caroline Etgen
Communications Manager
202-537-7574             cetgen@nationalpres.org