United States onlyWork Location:
National Service Center - RemoteSchedule:
Full timeTo advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position will engage Alumni through direct messages on social media platforms in order to establish mutually beneficial relationships between individual alumni and InterVarsity.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES
Personal:
- Be a maturing disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world
- Seek Him and follow Him in every area of life
- Grow in love for God through the classic disciplines of the Christian life
- Model biblical discipleship through all of life
Manage InterVarsity’s Alumni social media channels:
- Contact segmented alumni lists to invite them to appropriate opportunities
- Generate, edit, publish, and share content (original text, images, videos, etc.) on InterVarsity’s alumni social platforms that builds meaningful connections and furthers InterVarsity’s relationships with alumni
- Maintain a schedule for all of InterVarsity’s alumni social media accounts
- Implement social media strategies as assigned to advance objectives of Alumni Relations initiatives and increase awareness of InterVarsity’s ministry
- Moderate user-generated content in line with InterVarsity’s moderation policies
- Collaborate with other InterVarsity departments to promote events and activities on InterVarsity’s alumni social accounts
- Ensure coordination of social posts and other InterVarsity communication
Contribute to the effectiveness of InterVarsity’s Alumni Relations initiatives:
- Partner with Alumni Engagement Coordinators in promotion of resources, alumni events, and other engagement opportunities
- Write compelling, creative, emotionally engaging content for all of InterVarsity’s alumni
- Write and design content for a variety of channels: websites, social media, email newsletters, and donor communication
- Write resources that serve InterVarsity’s alumni and the mission on campus
- Conduct interviews with staff, students, and alumni as needed for articles and reports
- Research websites, print publications, video, and audio resources for article ideas
- Work collaboratively with other teams in developing new social media engagement that accomplish Alumni Relation objectives
- Attend and/or staff camps, conferences, global projects, chapter meetings, etc. as agreed upon with supervisor
Maintain professional growth and involvement:
- Stay informed of alumni engagement strategies and opportunities
- Attend onsite and in-person meetings as needed
- Maintain professional growth through continuing education
- Be responsible for good stewardship of time, equipment, and materials
Maintain sound financial status:
- Raise agreed upon amount of salary and benefits
- Develop and maintain a small group of people who covenant to support your ministry with prayer
- Communicate regularly with donors and prayer support group
This position is funded through personal fundraising. Accordingly, compensation will vary based on the ability of the individual to secure a donor team to fund the cost of his/her salary. The anticipated salary range for this position on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) is dependent on a variety of factors, including location and cost of living. The actual salary received is subject to the individual’s ability to raise funds necessary to cover the full amount of the salary range noted in the job posting.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement
- Bachelor’s degree
- Previous professional writing, social media, and proofreading experience
- Experience strategically using social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) to meet objectives
- Previous experience with InterVarsity as a student or a staff member preferred
- Familiarity with Microsoft software applications (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a diverse group
- Ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and produce quality communications in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of how to identify, source, and tell a good story
- Ability to connect with people/audiences through social media and stay current on social media trends and changes
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
403(b) matching contributions
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Flexible work schedule
Flexible spending accounts
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity:
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basisbecause InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.
