Central OC Young Life — Summer 2026 Internship Program

Young Life•Tustin, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Young Life is seeking a Summer Intern to assist with Ministry Operations & Administration, Fundraising & Development, and Social Media & Communications. This internship focuses on creating systems and structures to organize and mobilize ministry effectively, supporting donor care and storytelling, and telling the stories of Central OC Young Life in creative and meaningful ways. The intern will help with tasks such as cleaning donor databases, organizing contact lists, updating digital platforms, creating standardized forms, building systems for tracking recruitment and engagement, assisting with donor communication, writing thank-you notes, gathering stories, creating social media content, scheduling posts, designing graphics, and capturing/editing videos. A Statement of Faith is required for all employees and volunteers.

Requirements

Organized and self-motivated
Creative and detail-oriented
Passionate about ministry and storytelling
Comfortable with technology and social media platforms
Strong in communication and collaboration
Able to take initiative and manage projects independently
Excited to help build systems that support long-term ministry growth
Must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord
Must subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith
Must be ready, willing and able to fulfill ministry functions
Must refrain from conduct and statements that detract from biblical standards
Must abide by all policies and practices of Young Life

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canva
Experience with social media management
Experience with Google Workspace
Experience with photography/video editing
Experience with communications

Responsibilities

Cleaning up donor databases and contact records
Organizing leader and committee contact lists
Auditing and updating digital platforms (Google Drive, Linktree, Emma email system, etc.)
Creating standardized forms and templates for: Leader applications, Camp follow-up, Parent communication, Committee onboarding
Building systems for tracking: Leader recruitment, Donor engagement, School contacts
Creating onboarding packets for new leaders and committee members
Organizing area photos, videos, and digital assets
Researching school demographics and community needs
Assisting with ministry calendar planning and annual communication strategies
Supporting organizational systems connected to Orange County Young Life collaboration efforts
Assisting with summer donor communication updates
Writing thank-you notes and donor appreciation materials
Gathering student and leader stories from the year
Helping create impact-centered storytelling content
Organizing alumni databases for future outreach
Assisting in building donor follow-up systems and communication workflows
Creating a summer social media content calendar
Scheduling Instagram posts and reels
Designing promotional graphics for fall kickoff events
Capturing and editing testimony videos
Creating “Leader Spotlight” and “Alumni Spotlight” campaigns
Updating website information and ministry communication materials
Designing branded Canva templates and graphics