Social Media Videographer Summer Intern (Paid)

Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House (BJRH) is looking for an enthusiastic Social Media Videographer to join the BJRH team for the summer of 2026. You will work closely with the Director of Operations, Marketing Coordinator and team to generate interesting and creative content as well as grow our presence across our social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and ideally build a stronger presence on LinkedIn and potentially other social media channels.

The Social Media Videographer Internship is available to graduate students and undergraduate rising Juniors and Seniors. Candidates must be proficient in social networking and digital communications with experience creating content for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other social media platforms to be considered for this position. As an intern, you will curate and create content that spreads awareness of BJRH and the benefits and graces of Ignatian Spirituality. Most importantly, the content should encourage people to follow our social media channels and register for our retreats and programs. The ideal candidate will not only improve our social media presence but will also assist in the creation of other digital marketing.

Schedule: Monday – Thursday from 9 am-4:30 pm.

Dates of Employment: Summer of 2026: Dates are flexible but likely May 25 – August 7, 2026 (may extend a week if agreeable to all BJRH and employee)

The intern also must either be knowledgeable about Ignatian Spirituality (the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola – founder of the Jesuits) or be willing to learn more about them in order to ensure our social and digital marketing is consistent with the experience of going on a retreat at Bellarmine.

Benefits include:

• Free lunch every day
• Work with a great team that includes two other summer interns
• Work on a beautiful, quiet, 80-acre property
• If you don’t live near the northwest suburbs of Chicago, arrangements can be made to stay in our cottage for the duration of the internship at no cost
• Time off for holidays
• Flexibility on start/end dates
• $15/hour pay
• Three-day weekends

Duties and Responsibilities:

Film, produce, and help post short form videos that maximize social network interaction to keep communities engaged and generate more followers, retreatants and donors

Collaborate with staff and volunteers to capture retreat moments (with appropriate sensitivity to privacy and silent retreat environment) and share stories of transformation, inspiration, and life at the retreat house through photos, videos and written content. This may include videos that answer FAQs and introduce some of our retreat leaders.

• Explore and document best practices for Bellarmine staff to follow after internship ends
• Assist with other marketing projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have experience going on Christian retreats (ideally Ignatian retreats i.e. Kairos) or be willing to go on a retreat with us for free before the internship begins
• Previous experience managing social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tiktok.
• Self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time and consistently meet deadlines

To apply, submit your resume with a cover letter to recruiting@jesuitretreat.org.