Communications and Marketing Intern Unpaid at Open Sky Education

About Open Sky Education:Open Sky Education is a national entrepreneurial organization on a mission to provide high-quality values-based educational options for children and families regardless of zip code or background. Through our HOPE Christian Schools EAGLE College Prep schools Great Hearts Christian Academies Compass Educational Programs and the Character Formation Project we are working to ensure every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potentialacademically personally and spiritually.Position Overview:Were seeking a creative and driven Social Media and Marketing Intern to support Open Sky Educations communications and outreach efforts. This role is ideal for someone passionate about storytelling design and engaging diverse audiences through digital platforms. As an intern youll help us build brand awareness celebrate student success and connect with families and communities through compelling content.Why Intern with Open Sky EducationGain hands-on experience in mission-driven marketing and communications.Work alongside a supportive purpose-driven team.Make a meaningful impact by elevating the voices and stories of students educators and families in our communities.Opportunity to grow your professional portfolio with real-world content.Essential Responsibilities and CompetenciesAssist in developing and scheduling engaging content for social media platforms (Facebook Instagram LinkedIn etc.) across our HOPE GHCA and EAGLE schools.Capture and edit photos and videos from school events classroom activities and community outreach efforts.Create Reels campaign to support student retention and enrollment.Monitor social media channels for trends feedback and engagement opportunities.Support the creation of marketing materials such as flyers newsletters and event promotions.Collaborate with the communications team to maintain brand consistency across all platforms.Assist with the management of website and social media platforms across various platforms as directed.Track performance metrics to help improve outreach and engagement.Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or requiredQualificationsCurrently pursuing or recently completed a degree in marketing communications journalism digital media or a related field.Experience with social media platforms and content management tools (e.g. Canva Buffer Meta Business Suite Hootsuite).Strong writing editing and visual storytelling skills.Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Passionate about serving Christ by serving His kids through the advancement of Christian educationLoves following the model of Christ to seek to love and serve others out of gratitude for His love and service to us.Lives and acts as a biblical role model and Open Sky Education representative in your life for our scholars team members and community.Maturing Christ-follower who sees the fulfillment of this role and our mission as an active expression of their ongoing walk with Christ. (Includes regular participation in a local church and other faith-growing habits and communities to be filled up regularly so he/she is ready to pour themselves into our work mission and team. Also includes alignment with and desire to advance our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct)Agrees to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team membersCompetenciesEducational Excellence Integrity credibility and passionate commitment to Open Sky Educations mission of providing a full and lasting education accessible and affordable for all childrenForming CharacterDeep passion for urban faith-based education and closing the achievement gap.Resource ManagementKeen analytic organization and complex problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretationCollaborative RelationshipsStrong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills and exceptionally responsive to customers and candidates; experience in effectively building relationships and communicating at all levelsServing LeaderExemplifies humility and servant leadership by continually raising the bar for excellence and successfully serving as a partner to team members and leaders.AdaptabilityThrives in a fast-paced environment and manages multiple priorities effectively.Work LocationThis is an on-site role working mostly from our National Office located in Waukesha WI.An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.InstructionsAttach with your resume a brief cover letter and 1-2 samples of your creative work (e.g. social media post flyer short video etc.). If you cannot attach to resume please send items to .Required Experience:Intern Key Skills Graphic Design,Marketing,Google Docs,Google AdWords,MailChimp,Adobe Creative Suite,Hootsuite,Microsoft Powerpoint,Adobe Photoshop,Social Media Management,Wordpress,Writing Skills Employment Type : Volunteer Experience: years Vacancy: 1