Job Opportunities

Student Ministry Summer Intern

Nonprofit | Presbyterian Church in America

Covenant Life Church
8490 McIntosh Rd
Sarasota, FL 34238
https://covenantlifepca.com

 

Full-Time

Posted: Mar 13, 2023

Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2023

Description


Purpose of the Position:

What are you doing this summer? Scooping another ice cream cone or making another sandwich? Covenant Life Church invites you to join our team as a Student Ministry Summer Intern (SMSI) as we reach and disciple the teenagers throughout Sarasota only to find that you have been discipled as well. You will invest in the lives students as we invest in you. You will get opportunities to teach and opportunities to learn. You will be challenged, and you will be amazed as God works his grace and kindness in you!


Responsibilities:

1.    Relational Engagement with Students: Lead students from one stage of their faith journey to the next through intentional time spent in the world of teenagers, being where they are, doing what they do, talking with them, interacting with them, and building relationships with them. This can be accomplished through attending student sporting events, going out for ice cream, and more.

2.    Programming: The SMSI will help plan, serve in, and support the discipleship avenues in the Student Ministry. SMSI will have opportunities to participate in ministry planning and to teach. The SMSI will attend, serve at, and lead at Student Ministry camps and events such as VBS, Serve Saturdays and camp trips.

3.    Ministry Training: The SMSI will meet weekly with the Student Ministry team for training in ministry philosophy and skills. You will be trained in incarnational ministry, approaches to student ministry discipleship and working with volunteers that will serve you well throughout your life as you participate in the local church.

4.    Spiritual Formation: The SMSI is marked by your development as we invest in you through weekly Bible studies, meeting with the pastors and other ministry staff, and other opportunities to grow you as a follower of Jesus.


Reports to:

Director of Student Ministry (DSM)


Working Conditions:

1.    Hours: The SMSI will work approximately 35 hours/week with additional hours required on trips.

2.    Duration: The SMSI will work 11 weeks (approximately May 15 through August 15) will exact schedule to be coordinated between the DSM and the SMSI.

3.    Evening and Weekend Activities: The nature of Student Ministry requires a flexible schedule to include some evening and weekend activities.

4.    Child Safety: The SMSI will agree to abide by our Child, Youth and Worker Protection Plan as we seek to minister to students in a way that seeks their welfare and flourishing.

Salary: $0-$29K

Requirements


Expectations and Qualifications

1.    Character: The SMSI must demonstrate a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and exhibit a growing spiritual maturity and godliness

2.    Education: The SMSI will have completed at least the sophomore year of college or be age equivalent.

3.    Ministry Experience: The SMSI is expected to some volunteer experience in student ministry

4.    Passion: The GDC must demonstrate a heart for churched and unchurched middle and high school students and desire to work through the local church to reach and disciple those students

5.    Skills: Able to interact and relate with students effectively and able to work in a team environment

How to Apply


Primary Contact: Mike Vieira

Email: Mike@covenantlifepca.com

Phone: 9419264777

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