Marketing Specialist – Internship
This position is a full-time internship expected to end on August 31st, 2026. It is critical to the ministry of Sky Ranch and contributes directly to our mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ.
The Marketing Specialist supports the Marketing team by researching, coordinating, executing, and evaluating marketing events and marketing campaigns, with the purpose of creating organic engagement and community involvement. The role facilitates recruiting campers and families to the summer camp ministries of Sky Ranch Christian Camps and provides support to the Marketing Manager through the creation of content related to the strategic marketing plan.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide support and assistance to the Marketing Manager.
- Explore, schedule, staff, and attend marketing events, according to the event marketing schedule.
- Ensure that each event has the necessary banners, marketing collateral, giveaways, and other supplies necessary for successfully hosting the event.
- Participate in marketing research and data analysis.
- Collect social content during summer programs, SkyMoms gatherings, and strategic retreats.
- Collect information at events and maintain database; follow up with potential guests.
- Provide general support to Creative Media and Communications as required.
- Provide support to Guest Services and SkyMoms Ministry as required.
- Participate in relational social media campaigns.
- Collaborate on graphic projects for print and social media.
- Participate in social media platform engagement and inquiries.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch’s employee policies and procedures.
- Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the overall success of the Marketing Department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Marketing Manager and Marketing & Communications Director.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience
- One year of experience in a related field.
Knowledge
- In-depth understanding of marketing strategy and execution.
- Working understanding of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator.
- Knowledge of all departments and programs of Sky Ranch and ability to answer specific questions regarding locations and ministry programs.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service.
- Proficient working knowledge of content management websites like Later and Meta Business Suite.
- Proficient working knowledge of office software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Basic internet and social media skills.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent leadership skills necessary to appropriately influence people to achieve a desired outcome.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Ability to relate positively, influentially, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in a variety of multi-tiered relationships and settings.
- Ability to prepare moderately complex reports.
- Ability to exercise independent thinking and initiative.
- Excellent professional written communication skills.
- Clear speaking skills in face-to-face, telephone, and email interactions.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-task and manage a variety of tasks.
- Ability to handle complex situations or issues and make effective, timely, and appropriate decisions.
- Ability to communicate the vision of Sky Ranch to internal and external customers.
External Contacts
- Guests, university contacts and vendors, media.
Equipment and Property
- Office equipment.
- Media equipment.
Physical Demands
- Physical effort required on a routine basis; ability to use up to 50 pounds of force for moving and carrying objects, including photography and video equipment.
- Ability to grasp, push, pull, carry, or otherwise manipulate objects; perform tasks requiring muscle groups and coordination.
- Requires some physical agility, including bending, reaching, crawling, stooping, and climbing step stools or ladder.
Work Environment
- Works indoors in a normal office environment majority of the time; works outdoors during the summer season.
- Ability to travel to various geographic locations, including travel by car or plane, and some overnight stays including weekends.
Other Requirements
Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally. Must fully support Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement and have an active membership in a church whose spiritual beliefs align with Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement.
Commitment to Sky Ranch’s Vision, Mission, Values (Who We A.R.E.) and Principles (WOW, Stewardship, Excellence) demonstrated in daily behavior.
Must demonstrate annually a clear background check and review of child safety practices as required for camp accreditation by the American Camping Association.
Possess personal spiritual discipline that models a proactive approach toward personal, spiritual, and relational health.
Senior Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Internship
Job Function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
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