NY/NJ Student Intern 2026-2027

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is focused on learning the basics of college campus ministry. The internship has a target start date of 08/01/2026, contingent on raising ministry support, beginning in March 2026. The internship ends 05/31/2026, with the opportunity for continuation to full-time employment. InterVarsity in NY & NJ is hiring student interns for a part-time, paid staff position where you will be trained and equipped to do the job of a Campus Staff Minister. The year is designed to give you the best possible exposure to the work of InterVarsity on campus in our region, to allow you to “try on” the job and discern if this work is something that God might be inviting you to long-term.

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.
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.

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