Communications Summer Internship

Job Description

Communications Summer Internship
The Basilica of Saint Mary's Communications Office

Qualifications and Skills:
• Be a college student or college-aged young adult with a high school diploma
• Be a practicing Catholic faithful to the teachings of the Magisterium.
• Be available for internship from mid-May to early August
• Be flexible and willing to adapt to changing circumstances
• Be willing to work nights and some weekend events
• Be able to work independently and with a team
• Be proficient in using common Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word
• Be proficient in designing graphics, especially using Canva
• Be proficient as a photographer, writer and videographer - which will include editing photos, videos and audio
• Virtus-compliant through the Arlington Diocese's Office of Child Protection or willing to become compliant
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Contribute 240 hours over the course of the internship, which will primarily be during the day, with occasional evening events.
• Assist the Basilica of Saint Mary's Director of Communication with various communications-related projects
• Complete various tasks related to communicating to the parish, including updating the website, designing flyers, contributing to a newsletter, recording and editing audio podcasts, taking photos, recording and editing videos.
• Perform special tasks as requested by the rector or other directors.

About the Employer

Our parish, a Minor Basilica, was founded in 1795 in historic Old Town Alexandria and is the oldest Catholic parish in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We are part of the Diocese of Arlington and have over 3,000 registered families.