Communications Internship
Brookside Church, Fort Wayne, IN, United States
OUR MISSION
Brookside Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a Jesus-centered church committed to building Jesus-centered homes through healthy relationships resulting in Gospel-saturated communities.
VISION & PURPOSE OF ROLE
The Communications Intern role is a development-focused position designed for someone exploring full-time ministry in the communications and marketing space. This internship is less about task-filling and more about forming a thoughtful ministry leader who understands how communication serves the church. The intern will receive a theologically grounded, practical on-ramp into ministry communications while building the critical thinking and decision-making skills needed to lead effectively.
ROLE SUMMARY
This position develops a self-driven leader who can own processes, not just complete assignments. By the end of the internship, the intern will be prepared to serve as a valuable asset to a local church or ministry organization. The role reports directly to the Communication and Production Director and offers close mentorship in strategic ministry communication.
Job Type: Hourly // Average Hours/Week: 15–20 // Duration: Approximately 12 months
Reports To: Communication and Production Director
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Creation & Design
Assist in writing, editing, and designing content for church-wide communication channels
Support the development and execution of social media content strategies
Contribute to graphic design projects for ministry events, series, and campaigns
Help produce video content including filming, editing, and post-production
Strategic Communication
Assist in implementing the church-wide communication plan across ministry areas
Learn to think strategically about messaging, channels, and audience engagement
Support the coordination of communication timelines and project workflows
Help evaluate the effectiveness of communication initiatives and suggest improvements
Digital & Web Presence
Assist in maintaining and updating the church website and online platforms
Support social media management including scheduling, posting, and engagement
Help monitor analytics and report on digital communication performance
Ministry Communication Support
Collaborate with ministry leaders to understand communication needs and priorities
Assist with event promotion and marketing materials
Support production needs for worship services and special events as needed
SPIRITUAL & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior
Demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ
Agreement of the Brookside Church Statement of Faith
Commitment to Brookside Church Staff Codes (Addendum A)
Exhibits a heart of compassion. Is trustworthy and a humble servant leader.
Maintains a healthy balance between ministry and family.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program, preferably in communications, marketing, graphic design, or a related field.
A genuine passion for the local church and a heart for serving people
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently without constant oversight
Willingness to step into unfamiliar areas, learn on the fly, and problem-solve creatively
Thoughtful and intentional about tone, process, and impact in communication
COMPETENCIES
Strategic — Thinks critically about messaging and channels. Develops the ability to align communication efforts with the church’s mission and goals.
Creative — Brings fresh ideas and a willingness to experiment with modern communication platforms. Approaches challenges with curiosity and innovation.
Self-Directed — Reliable and proactive. Takes initiative in owning projects from start to finish and manages time effectively.
Relational — Communicates in ways that support the mission and shepherd people well. Builds trust with ministry leaders and team members.
NECESSARY SKILLS & ABILITIES
Foundational skills in graphic design (Canva/Afinity, Creative Suite, or similar)
Familiarity with social media platforms and content development best practices
Basic photography and/or videography skills preferred
Comfort with website management tools and basic digital analytics
Strong written communication and copywriting ability
LEARNING OBJECTIVES & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
This internship is intentionally structured around growth, not only execution. The development focus includes:
Empower — Develop the confidence to make real decisions, not just follow instructions
Teach — Learn core principles of ministry communications: clarity, consistency, and care for people
Model — Observe and practice critical thinking in ministry, especially in gray areas
Coach — Receive coaching in being tactful with people and careful with processes
By the end of the internship, the intern will be able to:
Own projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
Think strategically about messaging and channels
Communicate in ways that support the mission and shepherd people well
MENTORSHIP
The Communications Intern will receive intentional, ongoing mentorship from the Communication and Production Director. This includes regular one‑on‑one meetings, real‑time coaching on active projects, and guided reflection on ministry communication principles. The intern will be integrated into staff meetings and encouraged to contribute perspectives while developing professional maturity.
Brookside Church Staff Codes
Brookside Church Staff Codes * Addendum A
We Love Building others up.
We give each other the benefit of the doubt. We look for the good in each other. When I don’t understand what you’re doing, I let trust fill in the gaps.
We Love breaking status quo.
We choose to dream and be visionaries, looking forward to the future God has for us. And we ruthlessly eliminate every form of comfortable complacency.
We Love Healthy Conflict.
We keep short accounts with each other. If I am hurt or offended, you and I are going to talk about it or let it go, but we will not let it linger.
We love being vulnerable.
We choose to honor each other and give grace to each other’s shortcomings or failures. We choose to be real and authentic with each other, even if we must push through difficulty.
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Brookside Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a Jesus-centered church committed to building Jesus-centered homes through healthy relationships resulting in Gospel-saturated communities.
VISION & PURPOSE OF ROLE
The Communications Intern role is a development-focused position designed for someone exploring full-time ministry in the communications and marketing space. This internship is less about task-filling and more about forming a thoughtful ministry leader who understands how communication serves the church. The intern will receive a theologically grounded, practical on-ramp into ministry communications while building the critical thinking and decision-making skills needed to lead effectively.
ROLE SUMMARY
This position develops a self-driven leader who can own processes, not just complete assignments. By the end of the internship, the intern will be prepared to serve as a valuable asset to a local church or ministry organization. The role reports directly to the Communication and Production Director and offers close mentorship in strategic ministry communication.
Job Type: Hourly // Average Hours/Week: 15–20 // Duration: Approximately 12 months
Reports To: Communication and Production Director
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Creation & Design
Assist in writing, editing, and designing content for church-wide communication channels
Support the development and execution of social media content strategies
Contribute to graphic design projects for ministry events, series, and campaigns
Help produce video content including filming, editing, and post-production
Strategic Communication
Assist in implementing the church-wide communication plan across ministry areas
Learn to think strategically about messaging, channels, and audience engagement
Support the coordination of communication timelines and project workflows
Help evaluate the effectiveness of communication initiatives and suggest improvements
Digital & Web Presence
Assist in maintaining and updating the church website and online platforms
Support social media management including scheduling, posting, and engagement
Help monitor analytics and report on digital communication performance
Ministry Communication Support
Collaborate with ministry leaders to understand communication needs and priorities
Assist with event promotion and marketing materials
Support production needs for worship services and special events as needed
SPIRITUAL & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior
Demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ
Agreement of the Brookside Church Statement of Faith
Commitment to Brookside Church Staff Codes (Addendum A)
Exhibits a heart of compassion. Is trustworthy and a humble servant leader.
Maintains a healthy balance between ministry and family.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program, preferably in communications, marketing, graphic design, or a related field.
A genuine passion for the local church and a heart for serving people
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently without constant oversight
Willingness to step into unfamiliar areas, learn on the fly, and problem-solve creatively
Thoughtful and intentional about tone, process, and impact in communication
COMPETENCIES
Strategic — Thinks critically about messaging and channels. Develops the ability to align communication efforts with the church’s mission and goals.
Creative — Brings fresh ideas and a willingness to experiment with modern communication platforms. Approaches challenges with curiosity and innovation.
Self-Directed — Reliable and proactive. Takes initiative in owning projects from start to finish and manages time effectively.
Relational — Communicates in ways that support the mission and shepherd people well. Builds trust with ministry leaders and team members.
NECESSARY SKILLS & ABILITIES
Foundational skills in graphic design (Canva/Afinity, Creative Suite, or similar)
Familiarity with social media platforms and content development best practices
Basic photography and/or videography skills preferred
Comfort with website management tools and basic digital analytics
Strong written communication and copywriting ability
LEARNING OBJECTIVES & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
This internship is intentionally structured around growth, not only execution. The development focus includes:
Empower — Develop the confidence to make real decisions, not just follow instructions
Teach — Learn core principles of ministry communications: clarity, consistency, and care for people
Model — Observe and practice critical thinking in ministry, especially in gray areas
Coach — Receive coaching in being tactful with people and careful with processes
By the end of the internship, the intern will be able to:
Own projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
Think strategically about messaging and channels
Communicate in ways that support the mission and shepherd people well
MENTORSHIP
The Communications Intern will receive intentional, ongoing mentorship from the Communication and Production Director. This includes regular one‑on‑one meetings, real‑time coaching on active projects, and guided reflection on ministry communication principles. The intern will be integrated into staff meetings and encouraged to contribute perspectives while developing professional maturity.
Brookside Church Staff Codes
Brookside Church Staff Codes * Addendum A
We Love Building others up.
We give each other the benefit of the doubt. We look for the good in each other. When I don’t understand what you’re doing, I let trust fill in the gaps.
We Love breaking status quo.
We choose to dream and be visionaries, looking forward to the future God has for us. And we ruthlessly eliminate every form of comfortable complacency.
We Love Healthy Conflict.
We keep short accounts with each other. If I am hurt or offended, you and I are going to talk about it or let it go, but we will not let it linger.
We love being vulnerable.
We choose to honor each other and give grace to each other’s shortcomings or failures. We choose to be real and authentic with each other, even if we must push through difficulty.
#J-18808-Ljbffr