Kids Ministry Intern

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF COLO S•Colorado Springs, CO

13h•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

First Presbyterian Church is seeking a dedicated individual to join us in our mission to be the "Light + Life for the City." Rooted in a culture of service to Colorado Springs and living for Jesus, we are a welcoming, dynamic community committed to faith, connection, and compassion. Every summer we welcome an intern to our Kids Min team. This paid internship experience is unique and exciting. As interns pour out by serving the church and community, while we are committed to intentionally pouring into them. Interns grow as leaders as they engage in spiritual, personal and professional development time built into the workday. Our intern is immersed into the Kids Min department of the church.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a relationship with Jesus Christ
Commitment to engage in First Pres faith community
Alignment with First Pres mission, values, and ECO theology
Highly teachable with a desire to be mentored and to grow in leadership
Ability to engage people in authentic, relational ways
Collaborative working style and team mentality
One year post high school graduation
Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended times
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and/or move 10-25 pounds
Ability to perform tasks involving keyboard and computer monitor, requiring ability to grasp and utilize finger dexterity and visual acuity

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience
Self-starter with a strong work ethic
Creative and flexible mindset
Strong organization, detail-orientation, and multi-tasking skills
Basic understanding of vocational ministry with a desire to learn more

Responsibilities

Come to work prepared and ready to contribute to the First Pres Kids team
Serve in Kids Min area while also learning about other departments in the church
Collaborate with a team to plan and prepare for projects, summer programs, camps, events, and other ministry-related activities
Engage in relational ministry by building and maintaining relationships with First Pres attenders who are active in your specific ministry area
Perform necessary administrative and logistical tasks
Professionally communicate and interact with congregation, staff, volunteers, visitors, and vendors
Participate in assigned camps, VSB, or events put on by the ministry
Establish goals at the beginning of the summer and commit to pursuing those goals throughout the internship
Meet regularly with department staff supervisor and other team members
Meet with leaders from other departments for learning and development