City Life West Paid Intern

Central Ohio Youth for ChristColumbus, OH
Hybrid

About The Position

The Middle School Ministry Intern/Coordinator exists to advance the mission of Central Ohio Youth for Christ by helping implement Youth For Christ’s holistic ministry model and the YFC 5 Essentials among middle school youth in the Franklinton community. This role partners with the City Life Center team to build Christ-centered relationships with students through outreach, mentoring, sports, educational programming, discipleship, and spiritual leadership.

Requirements

  • Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to Christian ministry values.

Nice To Haves

  • Passion for youth ministry and relational outreach.
  • Ability to connect effectively with middle school students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Willingness to serve in an active, community-based ministry environment.
  • Experience working with youth, mentoring, coaching, or volunteering in ministry settings preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Help lead outreach efforts to local middle school students.
  • Assist in facilitating holistic programming at the City Life Center.
  • Support City Life Center staff, team, and internship responsibilities.
  • Fulfill the spiritual and ministry expectations of COYFC and Youth For Christ USA.
  • Help lead in-school mentoring groups at local middle schools.
  • Build relationships with Franklinton youth through neighborhood and school-based outreach.
  • Organize and lead sports, recreation, and educational activities at the City Life Center.
  • Connect students involved in outreach and sports activities to spiritual programming and discipleship opportunities.
  • Serve as a Christ-centered role model while engaging students relationally and spiritually.
  • Assist in implementing Youth For Christ’s Holistic Community Development Model.
  • Recruit students and support volunteers in ministry programming.
  • Help students grow spiritually, emotionally, socially, and academically through relational ministry.
  • Practice and promote the YFC 5 Essentials with excellence.
  • Encourage youth participation in Bible studies, mentoring groups, prayer, and discipleship activities.
  • Work collaboratively with staff to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
  • Address student discipline issues promptly, respectfully, and appropriately.
  • Help maintain the cleanliness and daily operation of the City Life Center.
  • Participate in internship development and staff learning opportunities.
  • Attend regular City Life Center staff meetings.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and a teachable attitude.
  • Regularly monitor and respond to work-related communication.
  • Complete weekly timesheets and assist with attendance tracking and data entry.
  • Support leadership development initiatives and ministry events.
  • Attend quarterly COYFC staff meetings and monthly Student Ministry Team meetings as available.
  • Support development and fundraising efforts by inviting guests to ministry tours and engagement events.
  • Attend all middle school camps, retreats, and overnight events as scheduled.
  • Help facilitate middle school small groups and mentoring opportunities.
  • Encourage, coach, and support middle school ministry volunteers.
  • Assist in planning and implementing games, activities, and outreach events.
  • Consistently uphold and model Christian beliefs, values, and conduct both inside and outside the workplace.
  • Participate in and help lead prayer, devotion, worship, and other Christian ministry activities.
  • Regularly seek God’s wisdom and guidance through prayer and spiritual disciplines.
  • Share the Gospel message and support students in their spiritual growth and discipleship journey.
  • Represent the mission and Statement of Faith of COYFC with integrity and professionalism.
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