Summer Internship - All Departments

Calvary Chapel•Fort Lauderdale, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale’s internship program develops future leaders in and outside the church through ministry experience and a weekly leadership cohort. Interns serve on a specific ministry team, where they take on meaningful responsibilities, receive supervision and mentoring, and learn the skills of that ministry area. They also join other interns weekly to study biblical leadership, spiritual disciplines, and core Christian doctrines, process their ministry experiences, and build community. Interns are placed primarily in an area based on their gifts, interests, and the church’s needs. Available tracks include Worship & Production; Creative & Communications; NextGen; Discipleship & Pastoral Care; Outreach, Missions & Recovery; Hospitality & Volunteers; Operations; and Campuses & Church Planting. The program provides feedback, encouragement, and opportunities to grow as a Christ-centered leader and follower of Jesus. The internship follows Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters and requires a commitment of at least one semester, with the option to extend up to three semesters. The Summer 2027 semester runs May 31 through August 1, 2027. Interns typically serve 3–4 days per week for 20–25 hours total: 2–3 days with their ministry team and 1 day in the intern cohort. The role is unpaid. Limited housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The internship is based at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Requirements

Be a follower of Jesus.
Be willing to grow spiritually and be discipled.
Be ready to serve, learn, and participate as part of a team.
Be serious about developing as a Christ-centered leader.
Commit to at least one semester; the commitment may be extended up to three semesters.

Nice To Haves

Typically be between 16 and 25 years old; there is no hard age limit.
For the Worship opportunity, be able to lead and accompany yourself.

Responsibilities

Serve regularly in real-life ministry settings on an assigned ministry team.
Take on meaningful tasks and responsibilities within the assigned ministry area.
Learn the skills and practices of the assigned ministry area under the supervision and mentorship of a staff member or leader.
Participate in the weekly intern cohort, including learning about biblical leadership, practicing spiritual disciplines, studying Christian doctrines, reflecting on ministry experiences, and building community.
Receive feedback and encouragement and take opportunities to grow and serve as a leader.