Calvary Kids Creative Intern

Internship Job Description

INTERN TITLE: Calvary Kids Creative Intern

DEPARTMENT: Family Ministry: Calvary Kids

REPORTS TO: Experience Manager

DAYS/HOURS: Wednesday-Sunday (15-20 hours)

LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale Campus

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Mission of Calvary Chapel:

At Calvary Chapel, we are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God, people to people, and people to outreach. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As staff members and interns, it’s not what we do, it's who we are.

Mission of Calvary Kids:

In Calvary Kids, we’re all about Faith, Fun, and Friends! Our mission is to help every child discover the love of Jesus, grow in their faith, and build lasting friendships—all while having an awesome time. We are passionate about sharing the gospel in age-appropriate ways, ensuring that every child—from the youngest to the oldest—experiences God's love and truth in a way they can understand and enjoy. Our desire is to partner with parents to raise disciples that will stay connected with God and enjoy life-long faith.

Role of Creative Intern:

• Assist Calvary Kids Creative team in shepherding, discipling, and developing creative volunteers.
• Assist with weekend Large Group services and skits however needed.
• Schedule volunteers.
• Perform on stage as needed.
• Assist with service set-up and tear down.
• Assist with rehearsal.
• Perform creative tasks as needed such as video creation, set design, script writing, etc.
• Attend monthly volunteer Creative Team Hangs (may be asked to be a table leader).
• Attend monthly Creative Team meetings (Tyler Cavalli, Nicholas Kalb, and other creative interns).
• Attend/lead volunteer meetings (weekly for drama team and biweekly for writing team).
• Meet weekly with Creative Assistant (Tyler Cavalli).
• Perform other department-related tasks as needed and assigned by Creative Assistant (assisting with special events, attending department meetings, etc.).
  
  

Learning goals:

The goals listed below are tailored to help you grow both spiritually and professionally:

Spiritual Formation & Leadership

• Deepen personal faith and spiritual practices.
• Reflect on how ministry shapes personal faith and vice versa.
• Grow as a spiritual leader for children.
• Learn how to model Christ-like behavior for young kids.
• Understand how to communicate biblical truths in age-appropriate ways.
  
  
  

Child Development & Ministry Skills

• Understand age-appropriate ministry approaches.
• Learn about different developmental stages.
• Tailor lessons and interactions to suit those stages.
• Build effective lesson planning and teaching skills.
• Use storytelling, crafts, games, and music to engage kids.
  
  
  

Teamwork & Relationship Building

• Develop strong relationships with children and families.
• Learn names, stories, and prayer needs of kids and their parents.
• Assist in creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with volunteers and church staff.
• Understand how to support and lead volunteers.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings and planning sessions.
  
  
  

Program Development & Administration

• Learn the behind-the-scenes of children’s ministry.
• Assist with organizing events (Wiggles & Worship Christmas Play, Kids Conference, Family Game Night, etc).
• Understand safety policies, check-in systems, and logistics.
• Evaluate and improve ministry experiences.
• Gather feedback from kids, parents, and volunteers.
• Reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and why.
  
  
  

Discernment & Calling

• Explore vocational calling and ministry fit.
• Journal and reflect on experiences weekly.
• Meet regularly with a mentor to discuss strengths, challenges, and next steps.
  
  
  

You Are:

• Convinced a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person’s life.
• Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry.
• Dedicated in your personal study of God’s Word.
• Consistently placing a high priority on worship and your personal prayer life.
• Attending weekly services.
• Obedient to God to take a Sabbath and make space for soul keeping.
• Deeply compassionate towards people who are in need or hurting.
• Excited about global missions and local outreach – you want to change the world.
• Willing to give up personal pleasures and freedoms in order to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with scripture and our Leadership Covenant.
• Effective in written, listening, and oral communication skills.
  
  
  

Work Schedule:

Wednesday: 9a - 5p (flexible hours)

Thursday: 9a - 5p (flexible hours except for Staff Huddle from 9:00a - 10:30a)

Friday: 9a - 5p (Intern Cohort from 9a - 2p)

Saturday: 1p - 8p

Sunday: 7:30a - 2p

• Rehearsal/set up (3 hours a week)
• Attending/Leading meetings (1-2 hours a week)
• Creative task fulfillment (3-4 hours per week, or as needed)
• Monthly Volunteer Creative Team Hangs (2 hours a month)
• Monthly Creative Team Meetings (1 hour a month)
• Connecting weekly with Creative Assistant (30 mins a week)
• Other department related tasks (2-3 hours per week)
• Intern Cohort (5 hours per week)
• Hours listed above are the office hours of the department and not an exact schedule. Hours may vary depending on campus-wide events taking place. Additionally, you may have to bend, sit, or stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, pull, push and/or move up to 35 lbs.