CS Internship

Cornerstone Church•Chandler, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cornerstone Internship Program is designed to empower you to learn, grow, and lead in all the ways God has called you to. Come be a part of the Cornerstone team through an extensive internship program. Here you will learn about ministry through hands-on learning, classroom-based lectures from on-the-ground Pastors at Cornerstone, and group-think environments. At Cornerstone, you will have options to choose your area of learning track and you will also be a part of a larger internship cohort weekly. The expected hours are 20 hours per week, including the mandatory cohort on Mondays from 2-4pm and the other days/hrs chosen are based on your ministry area, which will likely include weekends/Sundays. In CSI, each intern will be placed into a specific ministry track. Tracks are determined in collaboration with the program director based on personal calling, experience, and interest. Each track provides interns with hands-on training and leadership opportunities in a specific ministry area. Track Staff Coaches will function as mentors for each intern through the duration of the Internship. Internship opportunities are available in various departments: Creative Arts, Production, Worship, Kids, Youth, Adults, and Connections.

Requirements

A growing follower of Jesus for at least two years
High School graduate
At least one-year experience volunteering in ministry
A team player who likes fun and possesses a genuine love for people
Must be able to provide own laptop
Willingness to adhere to Cornerstone staff guidelines, values and expectations
Self-starter
Quick learner
Loves a challenge
Heart to serve
Positive attitude
Flexibility
Sense of humor
Ability to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a seminary degree
Prior ministry experience in your desired track

Responsibilities

Learn about ministry through hands-on learning, classroom-based lectures, and group-think environments.
Choose an area of learning track and participate in a larger internship cohort weekly.
Be placed into a specific ministry track (Creative Arts, Production, Worship, Kids, Youth, Adults, Connections) based on calling, experience, and interest.
Receive hands-on training and leadership opportunities within the chosen ministry area.
Work with team members to produce various media assets (Creative Arts).
Support technical arts needed church-wide (Production).
Learn to facilitate worship environments in various venues (Worship).
Engage in activities such as preparing small groups, setting up rooms, building volunteer teams, and programming (Kids).
Train, challenge, and equip interns to minister to 6th-12th grade students (Youth).
Plan and execute events, collaborate on content, and engage in organizing logistics for adult ministries (Adults).
Help move people from attending services to being involved in the community, welcome people, assist with next steps, plan events, recruit and train volunteers, and mobilize volunteers to serve the city (Connections).
Assist on photo shoots, video production, and procuring equipment and props (Creative Arts).
Assist in weekly services, big projects, upgrades, installs of equipment, and troubleshoot gear (Production).
Utilize technology to create connections for the congregation (Worship).
Learn every aspect of the Kids ministry (Kids).
Develop relationships with students and volunteers, set up for services, assist in planning and execution of youth events, and support staff (Youth).
Collaborate on content and engage in everything from organizing logistics to launching classes (Adults).
Engage with teams that work with global partners, helping in the logistics and leadership of mission trips (Connections).