Marketing Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Propel Forest Home’s mission forward by implementing creative, engaging, and brand-aligned marketing and communications across Programs and Guest Retreats.

• Assist the Marketing department through content development, graphic design, organic social media management, email marketing, and overall brand support.

• Strategize and produce organic social media content for platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

• Create marketing materials and email communications.

• Compose and edit marketing copy, encompassing social media captions, email content, promotional messages, and additional communications.

• Work in partnership with Forest Home’s photo and video team to establish shot lists and prioritize creative objectives.

• Communicate upcoming content requirements, organize received assets, and pinpoint opportunities to repurpose existing photo/video content.

• Design and assemble emails in HubSpot, create accompanying graphics, and draft/edit email text.

• Review and produce materials to ensure consistent application of logos, typography, colors, imagery, voice, and overall brand presentation.

• Organize photography, video, graphics, templates, and other creative assets for easy access and reuse.

• Cultivate a basic understanding of organic social and email performance and leverage insights for future creative endeavors.

• Attend scheduled virtual meetings to provide project updates and address potential challenges.

⛳️ Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Currently pursuing or recently obtained a degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Public Relations, or a related field is preferred.

• Prior internship, coursework, volunteer experience, or hands-on experience in marketing, communications, social media, or graphic design is preferred.

• A portfolio or examples of creative work are preferred.

• Support Forest Home's mission and values.

• A signed statement of faith is required.

• Capability to pray for others both in-person and over the phone.

• Participate in staff spiritual activities.

• Exhibit a Christ-like attitude and a servant heart.

• Possess a strong visual design sense and creative eye.

• Demonstrate strong writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.

• Ability to craft clear, engaging, and on-brand marketing communications.

• Understanding of organic social media best practices and platform-specific content.

• Maintain brand consistency across social media, email, presentations, and other marketing materials.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines effectively.

• Be a self-starter who takes initiative and works efficiently in a remote environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to accept creative direction and implement feedback.

• Basic understanding of email marketing best practices.

• Basic awareness of social media and email marketing performance metrics.

• Quick learner of new marketing platforms and tools.

• Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working independently in a remote setting.

• Creative, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a variety of marketing projects.

• Strong commitment to producing high-quality work with meticulous attention to detail.

• Open to feedback and willing to revise creative work as necessary.

• A collaborative team player with a positive and professional demeanor.

• Availability to work approximately 20 hours per week during the seasonal period from October to December.

• Regular and punctual attendance at scheduled virtual meetings.

• Ability to adhere to agreed-upon work hours and consistently meet project deadlines.

• Communicate clearly, professionally, and graciously with team members and ministry partners.

• Collaborate effectively with marketing, photo/video, and other Forest Home teams.

• Accept creative direction and feedback with humility and professionalism.

• Exhibit integrity, discretion, and sound judgment when representing the Forest Home brand.

• Proactively communicate questions, project updates, and potential challenges.

• Preferred experience with Canva.

• Preferred experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and/or Premiere Pro.

• Preferred experience with HubSpot Marketing Hub and/or Mailchimp.

• Familiarity with Meta Business Suite.

• Familiarity with content creation for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

• Experience in graphic design for social media, flyers, presentations, and digital communications.

• Basic photography, videography, and/or video editing experience.

• Mild physical work may be required, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 20 pounds.

• Visual acuity to read words and numbers.

• Sufficient speaking and hearing ability to communicate in person.

• Willingness to work in an environment with moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and unpleasant odors.

🏝️ Benefits

• Seasonal position offering approximately 20 hours per week from October through December.

• Remote work setting.

• Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.