Student Ministry Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Bay Area Student Ministry internship is a stipend-based, 12-week summer educational internship. The Student Ministry Intern partners with Bay Area Student Ministry staff to support the ministry’s vision and mission while learning about the various facets of student ministry in a local church. An outline or itinerary for the summer will guide the intern through the educational schedule. The intern participates in Sunday morning student programming, summer camp, mission trip preparation and activities, weekly student Bible study, and book discussions with ministry staff. The internship also includes weekly meetings with church staff pastors, ministers, and/or executive team members to learn about and discuss different areas of church ministry leadership. The role is seasonal and paid, and involves activities indoors and outdoors, with possible exposure to extreme heat and high noise levels.
Requirements
- Must have completed freshman year in college.
- A strong, clear Christian testimony.
- A lifestyle demonstrating an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily.
- Acceptance of, agreement with, and compliance with Bay Area Church’s Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct.
- A strong desire to work with students and a passion for student ministry.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to demonstrate discretion, flexibility, and accuracy.
- Basic knowledge of social media platforms and digital communication.
- Ability to reason logically, make sound decisions, consider alternative and diverse perspectives, communicate effectively orally and in writing, remain poised, and interact positively with others.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment.
- Adaptability under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
- Ability to listen and respond to counsel and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships.
- Ability to report to work regularly and punctually.
- Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, and phones.
- Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and repetitive manual and finger movements.
- Ability to observe details at close range for computer use, data preparation and analysis, transcription, and reading.
- Ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels, receive detailed information orally, and make sound distinctions.
- Ability to express ideas verbally and convey instructions accurately, loudly, and/or quickly to church members, staff, and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Pursue Christ and biblical community.
- Model faith in marriage, family, and relationships.
- Conduct all matters with moral and legal integrity.
- Represent Bay Area Church appropriately through in-person interactions, social media, and other communications.
- Teach and lead students in large-group Sunday morning programming.
- Interact with and lead volunteer leaders during Sunday morning programming.
- Attend student summer camp, lead students in a small-group setting, and observe and assist Student Ministry staff with camp preparation.
- Lead students in preparation for the mission trip through pre-trip training meetings.
- Maintain current correspondence with adult leaders and the missions organization partnering with Bay Area Student Ministry.
- Lead students weekly in discussion of a previously selected book of the Bible.
- Read two books related to student ministry and/or ministry leadership and discuss them weekly with Student Ministry staff.
- Attend weekly educational meetings with church staff pastors, ministers, and/or executive team members.
Benefits
- Stipend-based paid internship
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
