Summer Intern - Students

Purpose: To gain real-world hands-on experience in student ministry and discern if God may be calling you into vocational ministry.

Essential Responsibilities during the 10-week paid Internship from June 1st - August 7th:

Invest in your own thriving relationship with Jesus (10%)

Participate in up to three spiritual direction sessions

Attend HCC Students High School on a weekly basis as a student

Attend the High School Summer Mission Trip

Learn to lead the 4th/5th and Middle School Ministries (60%)

Be introduced to Planning Center Services and learn to schedule volunteers

Learn how to promote the ministry during the week utilizing email, social media, and Clearstream

Organize and lead the game, snack, and check-in teams for Middle School

Shadow the Students Director on how to prepare for a summer camp

Prepare for leading a leader huddle and lead at least one leader huddle

Learn how to utilize Planning Center Workflows to follow up with students and onboard new volunteers

Participate in Fair Parking and lead a shift

Admin and Leadership (10%)

Attend Wildside Summer Camp as a counselor

Participate in monthly all-staff and lunch and learn meetings

Meet weekly with the Students Director

Relational Ministry (20%)

Meet weekly with at least one middle school and 4th/5th grade student(s) to form relationships

Meet weekly with at least one middle school and 4th/5th volunteer(s)

Be present in the Sunday morning lobby getting to know new students

Requirements:

No High School diploma required, however candidate must be age 16 or older and have completed sophomore classes.

Availability for up to 19.75 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks during the summer.

Satisfactory results on FBI/BCI background check process if age 18 or older.

Proficient with Google Suite.

Able to read, write, and follow verbal instructions in Standard English.

Physical/Other Requirements:

Must regularly lift or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds, using proper lifting techniques such as lifting or moving equipment or help from another staff member.

Disclaimer:

Please note this position profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To apply:

Upload a document with containing responses to the following questions:

1. Please list your name, phone number, and email address.

2. What led you to Heartland Community Chuch's internship program?

3. Briefly share about your perceived call to ministry and how you hope this intenship will help clarify the call and prepare you for the future.

4. Tell us about your spiritual journey and what God has been doing in your life recently.