JOB TITLE

Preston Trail Student Ministry (PTSM) Summer Intern

JOB OVERVIEW

12 Weeks full time May 15th, 2024, through August 7th, 2024

Partner with Preston Trail Student Ministry (middle school and high school) for hands-on leadership and discipleship experience. Main priorities in this role are:

Learn, execute and evaluate ministry projects requiring creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Assist in creating summer programming and a welcoming environment to point students to Jesus

Learn how to build relationships with students and have discipleship conversations

Help integrate students into the ministry, getting them connected with other students and their leader

Plan, prep, execute and experience overnight camp (and other events) behind the scenes and learn about what it takes to pull off big ministry moments

Engage in weekly service and leadership opportunities

Pastoral care development by learning how to care for students, parents, and volunteers

Work with and begin to learn how to develop teams of volunteers

Full engagement in Preston Trail staff and church culture

QUALIFICATIONS

Aligns with Preston Trail mission, beliefs, and values (https://prestontrail.org/about/aboutus)

Committed to our team culture of Self-Leadership, Positive Attitude, Team Mindset, Healthy Relationships, and High Performance

Able to work effectively on-site in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain healthy relationships with supervisors, coworkers and volunteers

Self-aware with a high priority of emotional and spiritual maturity, self-discipline and strong personal work-ethic

Willing to take the initiative to ask questions and solicit feedback

Possesses the desire to develop as a disciple of Christ and ministry leader

Either currently pursuing (or interested in learning more about) vocational ministry

Must have a strong and growing relationship with Jesus

Must have a love for students and a passion for growing the next generation of Christ followers

Experienced in leading small groups

Committed to full time work for these 12 weeks, including Sundays, camp and other events as necessary

If taking summer school classes, only one 3-hour class allowed

Must have completed 1-year in college by Summer 2023

Must complete our assessment here within 2 business days to be considered further

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

MINISTRY TEAM: Next Gen - PTSM Team

REPORTS TO: Next Gen Strategic Development Director

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONS

Category: Temporary (12 weeks)

Number of Hours: 40 per week

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Employee Class: Temporary Support Staff

Weekends Required? Yes

Commissionable? No

Remote? No