Student Intern — Florida (Undergraduate Ministry)

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

21h

About The Position

To advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position is focused on learning the basics of college campus ministry. This position is limited to students who are currently enrolled in a four-year or community college. Second year students and students enrolled at a community college may intern at a two-year/community college. Third year students and higher can work at a four-year or community college. Non-InterVarsity students who attend a Christian college must have third or fourth year standing. Is working in campus ministry right for you? You’ve had a good experience as a student leader with InterVarsity, but could campus ministry be the next step in your career? The InterVarsity Florida Summer Student Internship gives you a taste of what life on staff could be, whether you know you are called to ministry or are just curious what it could look like. This is a 7-week, paid internship where you will join a cohort of other student interns who are similarly discerning a call to ministry. Spring Hiring Window February 1: Applications due (online) February 15: References due (online) March 9-13: Zoom Interviews March 16: Notification of Acceptance to Internship March 20: Deadline to Accept or Decline Internship April 1: Fundraising Training Begins April & May: Fundraising Work, 5 hours per week May 20: Move-In Day in Daytona Beach Jun 22-26: Last Week on Campus Jul 1: Move-Out Day Jul 6-10: Performance Reviews and Final Updates to Donors GROWTH OBJECTIVES Develop in college campus ministry leadership Grow in spiritual understanding, biblical knowledge, ministry experience and skills, and mature as a disciple of Jesus Christ Develop daily spiritual disciplines Pursue spiritual relationships and involvement in a worshipping community Discern God’s call to ministry service with InterVarsity and its mission

Requirements

A follower of Jesus Christ
Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement
A developing passion for evangelism
Demonstrates campus ministry leadership qualities such as initiative, self-awareness and cultural awareness, communication, professionalism, eagerness to learn, cross-cultural competence, teamwork, and relational maturity.

Responsibilities

Participate and engage fully with the campus ministry team to cast spiritual vision and direction
Contribute to the accomplishment of the campus ministry team’s plans for spiritual growth and transformation
Teach students to love, study, and apply Scripture to their lives
Promote the Mission on campus (to advance witnessing communities that are bolder, broader, and more ethnically diverse): Seek opportunities to proclaim and demonstrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Learn to guide chapters (or assigned segments of a chapter) in the development of strategic thinking regarding witness to the university
Learn to model and assist students and faculty in growing in their love for God's people of every ethnicity and culture
Encourage a prayerful lifestyle in students, especially focusing on those who do not yet follow Jesus as Lord and Savior
Engage positively with the supervision and training you receive from your staff ministry trainer and/or director
Assist with reporting as assigned
Serve as an ambassador of InterVarsity to individual ministry partners and churches, through prayer, discussion of ministry efforts, mission, and accomplishments
Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match.
Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked.
Benefits include the following:
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
403(b) matching contributions
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Flexible work schedule
Flexible spending accounts
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance