Youth Ministry Internship

Brookside Church•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

OUR MISSION Brookside Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a Jesus-centered church committed to building Jesus-centered homes through healthy relationships resulting in Gospel-saturated communities. VISION & PURPOSE OF ROLE The Summer Youth Intern serves alongside the youth ministry team to create meaningful, Christ-centered experiences for students during the summer months. This internship provides hands-on ministry experience through weekly gatherings, outreach events, and relationship building, while helping the intern explore personal gifts and a potential calling to ministry. The role blends energy and initiative with mentored guidance to foster both spiritual and professional growth. ROLE SUMMARY This position gives individuals an opportunity to gain practical youth ministry experience under the guidance of experienced leaders. The intern will contribute to planning, leading, and supporting weekly youth gatherings, service projects, and outreach activities while building meaningful relationships with students and volunteer leaders. Job Type: Hourly // Average Hours/Week: 10–15 // Duration: Summer (approx. 10–12 weeks) Reports To: Youth Pastor

Requirements

High school diploma or current enrollment in a college or university program
A genuine heart for youth and a desire to invest in the next generation
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Prior involvement in youth ministry, camp leadership, or volunteer work preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and leading weekly youth gatherings, Bible studies, and special events
Contribute creative ideas for programming, themes, and communication strategies
Help organize and support service projects and outreach activities
Build authentic, healthy relationships with students and volunteer leaders
Create welcoming, engaging environments where students feel valued and included
Mentor students and provide a positive, Christ-centered example
Assist with logistics, setup, teardown, and preparation of materials
Support communication efforts including social media updates and event promotion
Provide behind-the-scenes support to keep ministry operations running smoothly
Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior
Demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ
Agreement of the Brookside Church Statement of Faith
Commitment to Brookside Church Staff Codes (Addendum A)
Exhibits a heart of compassion.
Is trustworthy and a humble servant leader.
Maintains a healthy balance between ministry and family