Spring Internship - All Departments

Calvary Chapel•Fort Lauderdale, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Calvary Internships are designed to develop future leaders both in and out of the church. As an intern, you’ll serve on a specific ministry team during the week and join a weekly intern cohort focused on leadership, discipleship, doctrine, and spiritual formation. You'll be trusted, trained, discipled, and cared for. Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale has a long history of raising up leaders. Many of our current pastors, staff, and key volunteers started here as young men and women who were willing to be discipled and to serve. Our internship program is one of the primary ways we invest in emerging leaders and identify future staff and ministry leaders both at Calvary and beyond. If you sense a call to ministry, want to explore serving in the local church, or simply want to grow as a follower of Jesus and a leader, this program is built for you! Calvary Internships are for followers of Jesus who want to grow in character, competency, and calling. We’re looking for people who are: Typically ages 16–25 (no hard age limit) Hungry to grow spiritually and willing to be discipled Ready to serve, learn, and be part of a team Serious about developing as a Christ-centered leader, whether in the church, marketplace, or wherever God leads. Interns serve in an unpaid role, however, limited housing is available and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The internship follows a semester rhythm (Fall, Spring, and Summer) and requires at least a one-semester commitment, with the option to extend up to three semesters. A typical week is 20–25 hours, allowing flexibility for school or work. Our internship program blends department-based ministry experience with a weekly leadership cohort so you get the best of both worlds. You’ll be placed in a specific ministry area based on your gifts, interests, and the needs of the church. This could be Worship, Creative, NextGen, Discipleship, Outreach, or Operations. On your ministry team, you will: Serve regularly in real ministry settings, Take on meaningful tasks and responsibilities, Be supervised and mentored by a staff member or leader, Learn the skills and “craft” of that area of ministry. This is where you experience what day-to-day ministry actually looks like. One day each week, all interns step away from their departments and come together as a cohort. In the cohort, you will: Learn about biblical leadership, Practice spiritual disciplines, Study core doctrines of the Christian faith, Process what you’re seeing and learning in ministry, Build community with other interns. This is more like a leadership/discipleship school environment that is structured, intentional, and focused on your growth. The goal isn’t just to add an internship to your resume but to develop you as a leader and a Christ-follower. You'll receive feedback, encouragement, and opportunities to step up. You'll be known by who God created you to be, not just by what you can do. For some, this will open doors to future roles on staff or deeper involvement in ministry. Whether you end up at Calvary, another church, or in the marketplace, we want you to leave closer to Jesus, clearer on your calling, and stronger as a leader.

Requirements

Followers of Jesus.
Typically ages 16–25 (no hard age limit).
Hungry to grow spiritually and willing to be discipled.
Ready to serve, learn, and be part of a team.
Serious about developing as a Christ-centered leader.
Willing to be discipled and to serve.
At least a one-semester commitment.
Ability to lead and accompany yourself (for Worship track).
Proficiency in AVL (audio, lighting, cameras, ProPresenter, or broadcast) (for AVL track).
Experience in Music Production (recording, editing, live/recorded projects) (for Music Production track).
Skills in Film & Media (storyboarding, shooting, and editing video) (for Film & Media track).
Proficiency in Graphic Design (series artwork, print, and digital assets) (for Graphic Design track).
Experience in Social Media (content creation, strategy, and engagement) (for Social Media track).
Experience in Events Creative (creative concepts, visuals, and theming) (for Events Creative track).
Experience working with children (birth–5th grade) (for Calvary Kids track).
Experience working with middle school students (6th–8th grade) (for 678 track).
Experience working with high school students (9th–12th grade) (for HSM track).
Experience working with young adults (18–30) (for CYA track).
Experience in supporting community groups/small groups (for Groups track).
Experience in women's ministry (for Calvary Women track).
Experience in men's ministry (for Calvary Men track).
Experience in Pastoral Care (memorials, hospital visits, and biblical counseling support) (for Pastoral Care track).
Experience in local outreach to our community and county (for Outreach track).
Experience in supporting global missions, trips, and missionaries (for Missions track).
Experience in residential rehabilitation and recovery ministry (for Calvary House track).
Experience in hospitality, first impressions, greeting, and guest experience (for Hospitality track).
Experience in helping recruit, onboard, and care for volunteers (for Volunteers track).
Experience in facilities management (campus upkeep, room setups, and practical support for events and ministries, building projects) (for Facilities track).
Experience in HR (supporting onboarding processes, team care, and people-related administration) (for HR track).
Experience in accounting (assisting with financial processes, reporting, and stewardship support) (for Accounting track).
Experience in IT (helping with technical support, systems, and digital infrastructure) (for IT track).
Experience in travel planning and coordination for mission trips and ministry teams (for Travel track).
Experience in supporting campus pastors, services, and local initiatives (for Campuses track).
Experience in campus operations (service logistics, volunteer coordination, and campus communication) (for Campus Operations track).
Experience in church planting (research, logistics, and support for current and future church plants) (for Church Planting track).

Nice To Haves

Option to extend up to three semesters.

Responsibilities

Serve on a specific ministry team during the week.
Join a weekly intern cohort focused on leadership, discipleship, doctrine, and spiritual formation.
Serve regularly in real ministry settings.
Take on meaningful tasks and responsibilities.
Be supervised and mentored by a staff member or leader.
Learn the skills and “craft” of that area of ministry.
Learn about biblical leadership.
Practice spiritual disciplines.
Study core doctrines of the Christian faith.
Process what you’re seeing and learning in ministry.
Build community with other interns.
Receive feedback, encouragement, and opportunities to step up.