What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern - Student Ministry position at Preston Trail Community Church?
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