INTERNSHIP - Community Engagement and Marketing Intern

DescriptionPaid Internship from May 26th to August 14th. 25 hours per weekAbout us: As a Christ centered organization, we are dedicated to reaching hearts and changing lives by caring for and empowering individuals experiencing homelessness in Cleveland. All employees at The City Mission (TCM) are ministers of the Gospel and are vital for the fulfillment of our mission: providing help and hope to all people through the transforming power of God's love. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of TCM have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with and abide by our Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Principles. These core values represent our staff, and we will hire, reward, recognize, review, coach, and correct based on these core values: • We are called to serve Christ and others • We believe God transforms lives • We commit to steward well • We succeed by working together • We care for every person knowing all are made in the image of God Position Summary: Assists the Community Engagement and Marketing Teams with hands-on tasks related to engagement with external partners, marketing, and planning special events. Supervisory Responsibilities: • None. Essential Job Functions: Community Engagement • Being involved in aspects of City Mission fundraising and friend-raising special events: planning, promoting, execution and post-event wrap-up • Having direct contact with event sponsors, participants, volunteers and the media • Assists Volunteer Department with group engagement and special events • Being responsible for event logistics in collaboration with the Community Engagement Team, employees, volunteers and external partners • Assist with development and creation of new children's presentations for Speaker's Bureau • Create tour packet for use at Laura's Home and Crossroads • Assist with thank you notes Marketing • Assist in increasing Social Media presence across various social media platforms • Assist in copywriting Other Responsibilities • Implement an inventory/sign out process for development items Skills/Abilities (required unless noted): • Editing and copy-writing skills preferred. • Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative. • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; public speaking abilities. • Attentive to details. • Creative thinking and problem-solving skills. • Effective multitasker. • Ability to work collaboratively in a team atmosphere. RequirementsCompetencies:All StaffUnique for this JobSoftware Skills Situational Adaptability Action Oriented MS Outlook - Email & Calendar (Basic) Compassion Approachability Microsoft Teams (Basic) Composure Detail Orientation Microsoft Word (Basic) People Focus Organizing General Computer Software (ex. UKG, Relias, etc.) (Basic) Communicates Effectively Problem Solving Canva (Basic) Education/Experience: • High School Diploma or equivalent required. • Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required. • Experience writing press releases preferred. Essential Physical and Mental Functions: • Remains in a stationary position for approximately 40% of the time • Stand or walk for up 60% of the time on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet) • Climb stairs. • Constantly bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties. • Constant use of both hands, fingers, and arms in reaching/handling/grasping. • Operates a computer as needed. • Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination. • Constant use of hearing (correctable hearing to normal level required) for day-to-day job functions. • Read, understand, and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones. • Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments. • Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. • Must be able to handle pressure of constantly working with individuals in crisis. • Must be able to handle pressure of interruptions in daily activities. Spiritual Requirements: • Professes Jesus as Lord and Savior • Believes the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, & ultimate authoritative Word of God (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:21) • Patterns life after the example of Jesus and the commands and principles found in the Bible - consistent with TCM's doctrinal statement, statement of faith, and lifestyle principles • Desires to serve the Lord Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Created: 2026-03-10