JOB OVERVIEW
12 Weeks full time, Summer 2026 (May 17th - August 9th)
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 intentional discipleship
Help students integrate into the ministry, connecting them with other students and leaders
Learn, execute and evaluate ministry projects
Assist in creating summer programming (events) that point students to Jesus and a welcoming environment where students can be seen, known and experience belonging
Plan, prep, execute and lead ministry events (Summer camp, serve trips, worship nights, 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 to execute the vision of PTSM
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 complete our assessment here to be considered further
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
Able 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 the offer is extended
Must have completed 1-year in college by Summer 2027
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
MINISTRY TEAM: Next Gen - PTSM
REPORTS TO: Student Pastor
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
Employee Class: Temporary (12 weeks)
Ministerial Classification: Ministerial Exception
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Number of Hours per week: 40
Weekends Required? Yes
Remote? No