Benefits:

Training & development

Applications received between Dec 11th - Jan 5th will be reviewed in 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

12 Weeks full time, Summer 2026

Start Date: May 20th, End Date: August 10th

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

Develop relationships with students for discipleship

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

Learn, execute and evaluate ministry projects

Assist in creating summer programming that points students to Jesus and a welcoming environment where students can be known and belong

Plan, prep, execute and lead ministry events (Camp, serve trips, worship nights, summer kickoffs, etc.)

Engage in weekly service and leadership opportunities

Learn to pastor students, parents, and volunteers

Work with and learn how to develop teams of volunteers

Teaching opportunities and weekly small group leading

Full engagement in Preston Trail staff and church culture

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a strong and growing relationship with Jesus

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

Must have completed one year as a full-time college student by Summer 2026

Must complete our assessment here within 2 business days of applying

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

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

Proven ability to work effectively on-site in a fast-paced, task-shifting environment

Willing to take the initiative to ask questions and solicit feedback

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

Maximum time off is 5 consecutive days if communicated before offer extended

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

MINISTRY TEAM: Next Gen - PTSM REPORTS TO: PTSM

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONS

Category: Temporary (12 weeks) employee

Number of Hours: 40 hrs per week

Ministerial Classification: Ministerial Exception

Weekends Required? Yes

Remote? No