“The Summit cultivates rising generations to resolutely champion a Biblical worldview.”
Every position with Summit Ministries is essential to the ministry and its fulfillment of our mission statement. Therefore, every employee of Summit must be a Christ follower who has accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Every employee must be able and willing to share the Gospel and Biblical worldview and to lead and/or participate in devotions, exhortation and prayer.
Every position with Summit Ministries is essential to the ministry and its fulfillment of our mission statement. Therefore, every employee of Summit must be a Christ follower who has accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Every employee must be able and willing to share the Gospel and Biblical worldview and to lead and/or participate in devotions, exhortation and prayer.
Alumni Network Project Developer
REPORTS TO: Alumni Network Director CLASSIFICATION: FT/Non-Exempt
Summary of Position: Working closely with the Alumni Network Director (Paige Gutacker), the Project Developer will contribute to all aspects of the Summit Alumni Network, giving special focus to projects placed under his/her oversight. The Project Developer will manage most online community aspects (including some social media and email campaigns), contribute to the monthly alumni e-publication (Summit RE:SOURCE), oversee the Alumni Network internship program and a new volunteer program, create additional curriculum (for projects like Career Direct) and training pieces (for projects like Local Summit Communities), and more. This flexible position includes vision-casting, project planning and implementation (follow-through is key), and ongoing development and management of existing endeavors. It would be a great fit for someone who is driven to excel, loves taking on new challenges, enjoys variety in work tasks, is a fast learner, endeavors to craft the best sentences, and cares deeply about people.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Skills and Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
This is an entry level position. Salary is commensurate with experience. The Alumni Network Project Developer needs to be a Summit alum with an undergraduate degree (preferably in Communication, English, Journalism, Marketing, or related). Student leadership--or other leadership--experience is ideal.
REPORTS TO: Alumni Network Director CLASSIFICATION: FT/Non-Exempt
Summary of Position: Working closely with the Alumni Network Director (Paige Gutacker), the Project Developer will contribute to all aspects of the Summit Alumni Network, giving special focus to projects placed under his/her oversight. The Project Developer will manage most online community aspects (including some social media and email campaigns), contribute to the monthly alumni e-publication (Summit RE:SOURCE), oversee the Alumni Network internship program and a new volunteer program, create additional curriculum (for projects like Career Direct) and training pieces (for projects like Local Summit Communities), and more. This flexible position includes vision-casting, project planning and implementation (follow-through is key), and ongoing development and management of existing endeavors. It would be a great fit for someone who is driven to excel, loves taking on new challenges, enjoys variety in work tasks, is a fast learner, endeavors to craft the best sentences, and cares deeply about people.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and write promotional pieces, invitations, and other marketing copy (for emails, mailers, etc.)
- Help Paige take the nationwide Local Summit Communities endeavor to the next level
- Contribute to the production of Summit RE:SOURCE each month
- Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase alumni interest in social media, Summit RE:SOURCE, and LSCs
- Gather feedback, testimonials, and stories from alumni
- Assist with the Alumni Leadership Track at the Adult Conference in March (and possibly other conferences/trainings)
- Invite summer students to join the Network (briefly speak in front of 180 students each session in CO)
- Write blog posts and conversation starters for online communities
- Produce alumni resources and curriculum
- Envision other projects that facilitate the alumni community
- Manage alumni Internship Program that offers personal development and skill set sharpening (oversee up to three interns long-distance, providing them with Personal Development tools, weekly reflections, and daily tasks)
- Assist Paige in other aspects of managing the Alumni Network, including: contact management, email scheduling, spreadsheet work, mailings, budgeting, registration, analytics, and correspondence
Skills and Qualifications:
- Mature Christian, grounded in the Word and Biblical worldview with a passion for Summit’s mission
- Clear communication skills
- Skilled writer
- Ability to collaborate with others
- Self-starter mentality
- High degree of personal responsibility
- Good attention to detail
- Interest in launching new endeavors while still following through on existing ones
- Winsome personality
- Honed customer service skills (handle incoming correspondence promptly, beneficially, and courteously)
- Ability to prioritize tasks and self-manage work schedule
- Delegate tasks appropriately and communicate effectively with interns and volunteers
- Managerial skills and teaching skills also desirable
Education/Experience:
This is an entry level position. Salary is commensurate with experience. The Alumni Network Project Developer needs to be a Summit alum with an undergraduate degree (preferably in Communication, English, Journalism, Marketing, or related). Student leadership--or other leadership--experience is ideal.
