Summer Intern - 2026 Program

We at Resurrection LOVE Interns! We take great care in designing an internship that offers you a unique experience to be used by God to change lives, strengthen Churches, and transform the World. We allow our interns to use their unique talents, provide empowerment that fosters leadership, sharpens team building skills, and strengths their walk with God.

Resurrection offers a paid full-time internship opportunity and an experience of a lifetime in areas of the church, such as:

• Student and Kids Ministry
• Early Learning Center
• Care and Mental Wellness
• Pastoral
• Donor Relations
• Individuals with Special Needs Ministry
• Marketing and Graphic Design 
• Technical Production and Audio/Video Engineer
• Traditional and Modern Worship
• Administration and Information Technology
• Discipleship
• Missions Engagement
• Online Ministries
• Finance
• Operations

Job Summary  

The Summer Intern participates in the church’s Summer Internship Program.  Our interns are motivated, and enthusiastic to contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact the ministries they serve.   Our Interns will be given hands-on experience during a 10-week summer program. This internship offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while deepening your faith and developing practical skills in ministry and church leadership. 

Essential Responsibilities and Expectations: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Position-Specific 

• Attend and participate in mandatory weekly leadership meetings
• Lean into and apply the Internship Pillars:
  1. Understanding Resurrection’s vision, purpose, priorities
  2. Opportunities for spiritual growth
  3. Meaningful work, feedback and real opportunities
  4. Professional and personal growth, development and empowerment. 
  5. Collaborate with Fellow interns and staff to create engaging content for worship or ministry events. (e.g., videos, graphics, music)
• Assist with daily tasks and operations within the department that the intern is assigned.
• Support the ministry team in organizing and preparing materials for services, programs, and events.
• Help coordinate volunteer teams and communicate with church members and visitors.
• Assist with setup and breakdown for church services, events, and special services (e.g., holiday services, retreats).
• Participate in church outreach activities, such as community service events, mission trips, and local partnerships.
• Support team members in executing ongoing projects as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned.

Churchwide 

• Follow Jesus and engage in the “five essential practices” of the Christian life: worship, study, serve, give, and share.
• Support the church’s purpose of “building a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people become deeply committed Christians.”
• Exemplify the church’s values and support its theological direction as a United Methodist Church.

Competencies

• Activating - proactively takes on new challenges and opportunities with energy and urgency. 
• Collaborating – shares knowledge, builds partnerships and promotes a culture of thinking from the users’ perspective while working across divisions to meet shared goals and objectives. 
• Communicating – develops and delivers clear communications (verbal and written) that meet the unique needs of different audiences. 
• Focusing on Details – pays attention to important details, avoiding errors and fine- tuning the results for maximum impact. 
• Following Processes – gets work done as effectively and efficiently as possible by following optimal processes. 
• Navigating the Organization – maneuvers through organizational hurdles by understanding the church’s divisions and departments and their functions. 
• Providing an excellent guest experience by always putting the guest first, striving for excellence and making sure everyone belongs. 

Qualifications 

• High School Senior or enrolled at an accredited university
• Commitment to a 10-week Summer Internship Program
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and or Mac 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Self-starter with a positive attitude, eagerness to learn and make a difference. 
• Prior internship experience or relevant coursework is a plus, (but not required).