WS - Spring Term - INTERNSHIP – First Baptist Church of Pikeville – Ministry & Administrative Asst– IWS

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ministry & Events Internship provides a University of Pikeville student with supervised experience in planning, logistics, coordination, and organization within a church and nonprofit setting. The intern assists staff with weekly ministry gatherings, special events, and trips serving children, middle and high school students, and college-age young adults.

Reporting to Pastor Keenan Darby and working under the guidance of church staff, the intern learns how to move an activity from an initial idea through preparation, execution, and evaluation. The role develops practical skills in event planning, hospitality, administration, and teamwork while supporting the church’s mission of making disciples and serving families.

The internship is grant-funded, pays $10.50 per hour, and requires at least 80 hours during the semester. The student must concurrently enroll in CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience and successfully complete the course, using the two-credit-hour option. The preferred schedule includes one hour Sunday morning, 1½ hours Wednesday night, and 2½ hours per week in the office, arranged around the intern’s schedule during the 9 a.m.–3 p.m. window. The position is located at First Baptist Church of Pikeville, 126 4th Street, Pikeville, Kentucky 41501.

By the end of the internship, the student should be able to develop an event plan, organize logistics and schedules, communicate with participants and volunteers, track basic expenses, and evaluate an event’s effectiveness. Experience gained may apply to ministry, event coordination, hospitality, and nonprofit operations.

Requirements

• Be enrolled full-time and in good standing at the University of Pikeville.
• Have demonstrated prior experience, education, or advanced skill in business administration or management, communications, education, religious studies, or related work appropriate to the position’s responsibilities.
• Complete at least 80 hours during the semester.
• Enroll concurrently in CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience, select the two-credit-hour option, and successfully complete the course.
• Affirm agreement with the church’s statement of faith and maintain conduct consistent with those beliefs throughout the internship.
• Complete the church’s required background screening and child-protection training before working with minors, and follow all supervision and safety policies.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework, experience, or academic interest in event planning, hospitality, nonprofit administration, or church ministry.
• Strong organizational skills, dependability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with children, students, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Willingness to receive feedback, work as part of a team, and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Basic proficiency with email, documents, spreadsheets, and digital calendars.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning ministry events, retreats, camps, outreach activities, and fellowship gatherings; prepare timelines, task lists, schedules, and event details.
• Prepare rooms, materials, supplies, refreshments, and attendance resources for weekly meetings and activities.
• Research destinations, transportation, lodging, meals, registration deadlines, and itineraries for trips; organize permission forms and participant information.
• Support ministry leaders in organizing volunteer assignments, communicating schedules, and preparing volunteers for their responsibilities.
• Support registration, check-in, signage, room preparation, and assistance to participants and families to help create an organized and welcoming experience.
• Prepare staff-approved reminders, schedules, packing lists, and instructions for parents, students, volunteers, and participants; coordinate promotional needs with the church’s communications team.
• Learn to estimate costs, compare options, track approved expenses, organize receipts, and maintain supplies within established budgets.
• Assist with event setup, activities, cleanup, and follow-up, and participate in staff debriefs to identify improvements for future events.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed