Marketing & Communications Community Intern, Trust Office

Do you have an interest in marketing, social media and communications? Want to get some amazing work experience and develop essential skills for your CV? All whilst living in a welcoming Christian Community in the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Cairngorm mountains?

If the answer is ‘Yes!’ then our Marketing and Communications Community Internship is just for you!

Over 12 months you will take part in mixture of marketing and communications training and tasks alongside service, and discipleship.

You will work alongside our newly appointed Communications Manager to assist in delivering Abernethy’s exciting new marketing and communications strategy. You will learn about a wide range of marketing disciplines and deliver projects related to branding, social media, PR, print, online marketing materials and fundraising. Our Communications Manager has over 20 years of experience working in marketing and communications across a range of organisations and in the corporate, education and voluntary sectors.

Alongside other Abernethy team members, you will also spend some time serving with the hospitality and house teams, meeting guests and taking part in discipleship activities.

Every Wednesday night you will join in with the Abernethy Team Fellowship program. This is an evening where the whole team meets together to enjoy external speakers (challenging and encouraging us with scripture), worship and other activities. You will also have the opportunity to plan and deliver a couple of sessions throughout your time with us.

Each Sunday morning will be spent joining the local community by going to the village church.

The internship is a voluntary position. This means that you do not get paid, but you will get your food and accommodation (including bills) free of charge.

Role Profile

Key Tasks

Marketing, Communications & Fundraising

• Under the guidance of the Communications manager:
• Assist with the production of Abernethy’s printed and electronic communications effectively liaising with colleagues to deliver accurate and engaging branded materials.
• Assist in the development and upkeep of accurate databases and customer relationship management (CRM) systems to contribute to the success of the charity’s communications and fundraising.
• Plan, develop and publish content online on Abernethy.org.uk and contribute to effective search engine optimisation.
• Plan, develop and publish content on Abernethy’s social media channels.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of events that effectively communicate the work of Abernethy to stakeholders.

General

• Assist the kitchen team at busy times and the house teams with room changeovers.
• Be flexible in approach to work, assisting in other departments as required and carrying out general tasks as the need arises within general Centre life.
• Taking part in our Christian programme, attending team meetings and devotional times, helping host events, serving our guests and being an Ambassador for Abernethy.
• To be responsible for your own health and safety and the health and safety of others in the day-to-day carrying out of your duty, all within the parameters of your training and the exercise of common sense.
• To adopt the Christian ethos of Abernethy, derived from the statement of faith in the team handbook, in all of your life and work.

Person Specification

Essential

• Native-level / fluent English speaker
• Excellent written English skills with academic English qualifications
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• A growing Christian faith and being a positive Christian role model for guests and staff
• A warm, friendly and collaborative approach
• Able to problem-solve and think creatively
• Can work under pressure to deadlines, in a calm and efficient manner
• Motivated, enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude

Desirable

• Knowledge of design software such e.g. Canva, Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator
• Experience of film editing software
• Photographic skills
• Driving license

Good to Know

• We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK.
• It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith.
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.

Benefits

• Living and working as part of a Christian community in a beautiful rural location
• Accommodation in a shared house and full-board provided (if required)
• Annual leave (30 days per annum)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment
• A range of training and development opportunities

Interested?

Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact Alison Irving, Communications Manager on 01479 821279 during office hours or email recruitment@abernethy.org.uk.