Cornerstone Youth Summer Intern

Cornerstone Church•Ames, IA

6d•$14 - $16

About The Position

Youth Ministry Intern Summer Leadership Internship Role Type: Leadership Development Residency (12–15 Hours/Week) Duration: 8-Week Intensive Reports to: Youth Ministry Leader (Noah) Pay : High School Interns - $14/hr; College Interns - $16/hr CORNERSTONE STAFF VALUES & QUALITIES We want all Cornerstone employees to embody our cultural values of Holy Ambition, Rooted Conviction, and Strategic Generosity & Joy. This is how we work, lead, and live together as a staff family. CORNERSTONE CHURCH MEMBERSHIP By joining the Cornerstone Staff team, you (and your spouse, if applicable) are automatically approved as members of Cornerstone Church. As members, you live under the leadership of our elders. We expect and will inspect your faithfulness in attending, serving, giving, and living in alignment with Scripture and Cornerstone’s mission. THE SUMMER MISSION During the summer internship, we desire to equip you to do ministry work. You will be tasked with local outreach, peer-to-peer discipleship, and mastering the logistics of weekly programs such as open gym and Wednesday nights. The goal is to help each intern discern what God is calling them to in the future, and prepare them to make disciples wherever they are. THE CORE PILLARS As an intern, your summer is built on four distinct tracks of growth: 1. Spiritual Formation (The Root) Participate in weekly "Formation Blocks" focusing on theology, prayer, and spiritual habits. Complete assigned reading on spiritual growth and present key insights to the intern cohort. Prioritize a "Sheep Before Shepherd" lifestyle—maintaining a vibrant personal walk with Jesus as the foundation for public leadership. 2. Practical Leadership (The Tool) Study and apply a leadership book selected by the team. Manage specific operational "lanes" (Administration, Hospitality, Events) to learn the mechanics of organizational leadership. Engage in weekly coaching sessions to receive and implement performance feedback. 3. Ministry Execution (The Fruit) Wednesday Nights: Help execute each summer Youth on Wednesday. Leadership Pipeline: Identify, train, and coach others to lead small groups or specialized projects. Summer Finale: Collaborate with the intern team to fully design and execute the summer Finale. 4. Movement Building (The Reach) Lead local outreach initiatives and community-focused "small-events" (picnics, sports, or block parties). Own the follow-up process for new guests to ensure they are connected to the community. WEEKLY RHYTHM Formation & Strategy: Cohort learning, staff meetings, and outreach execution. Ministry Lab: Pre-event setup, live program execution, and immediate post-event debrief. Leadership Lab: Professional development training and one-on-one coaching sessions. Flexible Hours: Relational investment and project development within the local community. JOB EVALUATION Your job description will serve as the basis for regular evaluation and coaching. Your supervisor will inspect what they expect, providing encouragement, accountability, and direction for growth in your role.

Responsibilities

Local outreach
Peer-to-peer discipleship
Mastering the logistics of weekly programs such as open gym and Wednesday nights
Participate in weekly "Formation Blocks" focusing on theology, prayer, and spiritual habits
Complete assigned reading on spiritual growth and present key insights to the intern cohort
Prioritize a "Sheep Before Shepherd" lifestyle—maintaining a vibrant personal walk with Jesus as the foundation for public leadership
Study and apply a leadership book selected by the team
Manage specific operational "lanes" (Administration, Hospitality, Events) to learn the mechanics of organizational leadership
Engage in weekly coaching sessions to receive and implement performance feedback
Wednesday Nights: Help execute each summer Youth on Wednesday
Leadership Pipeline: Identify, train, and coach others to lead small groups or specialized projects
Summer Finale: Collaborate with the intern team to fully design and execute the summer Finale
Lead local outreach initiatives and community-focused "small-events" (picnics, sports, or block parties)
Own the follow-up process for new guests to ensure they are connected to the community