Summer Ministry Intern

Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Ministry Intern position at Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church offers high school graduates who are potentially sensing a call to future ministry the opportunity to experience firsthand what it is like to work in a church environment. Under the supervision of the Pastoral Residents, interns will learn from and work alongside leaders of multiple different departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of how a healthy church is run. This role advances WCPC’s mission to be a church that equips saints for the work of ministry (Eph. 4:11-13).

Requirements

Growing and deepening faith in Jesus Christ
Maintain a life of integrity that reflects a genuine faith in Christ
High school graduate (or equivalent)
Strong interpersonal skills and an eagerness to learn
Works well both on a team and on their own

Nice To Haves

Current enrollment or completion of college or trade school
One year of church volunteer experience
Previous leadership experience (either at school or work)
Familiarity with Planning Center

Responsibilities

Assist ministry directors with departmental projects, including scheduling, coordination, and organization of activities
Support tracking of project timelines to help ensure departmental work remains on schedule and operational
Take ownership of assigned tasks and follow through to completion with guidance from supervisors
Participate in general ministry and department-specific meetings, contributing as appropriate
Observe and learn departmental functions, workflows, and operational needs
Collaborate with team members and direct reports to support ongoing projects and team objectives
Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality to support team effectiveness
Complete required training to build knowledge and skills relevant to assigned responsibilities
Apply learned concepts to support day-to-day tasks and departmental initiatives
Actively receive, reflect on, and incorporate feedback from supervisors and team members
Adhere to the WCPC staff values: Character (Exercises the fruit of the Spirit), Competency (Possesses skill and passion for the work), Capacity (Has the integrity to work hard without under/overworking), Chemistry (Gets along with and genuinely loves being around the staff team), Culture (Recognizes that creating and cultivating healthy staff culture is crucial)