Religious Life Intern 2026

Lakeside • Marblehead, OH

4d • $0 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Religious Life Intern supports the Lakeside Religious Life Department by assisting with worship preparation, hospitality, youth programming, event support, and the behind-the-scenes logistics that help Religious Life programming run smoothly during the Chautauqua season. This position offers hands-on experience in seasonal ministry, worship production, youth ministry, hospitality, guest support, spiritual formation, and program administration. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, hospitable, detail-oriented, spiritually mature, and able to work well with staff, clergy, speakers, youth, volunteers, and guests. Because Religious Life programming includes worship services, visiting preachers and speakers, youth gatherings, evening programs, and community events, this role requires flexibility, clear communication, professionalism, and a willingness to assist where needed.

Requirements

• Dependable, punctual, and able to meet deadlines.
• Clear communication.
• Professionalism.
• A valid driver’s license may be required if transporting guests by golf cart.
• Strong attention to detail
• Dependability and punctuality
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Hospitality and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage details
• Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Respect for worship spaces, clergy, staff, volunteers, youth, and guests
• Comfort working in a seasonal ministry environment
• Ability to respond calmly and responsibly to changing needs
• Willingness to assist with a variety of Religious Life functions
• Spiritual maturity and respect for Christian formation
• Ability to relate well to youth, adults, clergy, and community members

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a degree in Religion, Bible, Education, or related fields, are helpful but not a must.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar formatting/design tools is helpful.
• Prior experience in youth ministry, camp ministry, worship support, hospitality, education, mentoring, or event coordination is also helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, proofreading, production, organization, and timely delivery of worship bulletins and printed materials for Religious Life services, including Lakeside Worship, Hoover Worship, Sunset Praise, Tuesday Vespers, Thursday Vespers, and other services as assigned.
• Support worship preparation by helping with service setup, communion preparation, altar/table items, paraments, candles, worship supplies, and other behind-the-scenes needs that contribute to meaningful and hospitable worship.
• Provide hospitality and logistical support for the Preacher of the Week and other Religious Life guests, including welcome, orientation, schedule communication, wayfinding, golf cart transportation as needed, and general support throughout their time at Lakeside.
• Help collect, confirm, and deliver media, slides, presentation files, sermon information, scripture readings, and other materials to the appropriate Religious Life or media staff in a timely manner.
• Assist with youth ministry and Underground Youth Center programming by helping create a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment; supporting games, activities, fellowship, setup, cleanup, and group supervision; and helping facilitate youth Bible study when assigned, using curriculum provided by Religious Life leadership.
• Communicate promptly with Religious Life leadership regarding scheduling needs, program details, supply needs, guest needs, youth concerns, incidents, or any issues requiring staff attention.
• Assist with additional Religious Life programs, events, hospitality needs, administrative tasks, setup, cleanup, and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed