About the role#
This internship focuses on learning the fundamentals of college campus ministry. You will work with the local team to develop your skills in leadership, spiritual understanding, and ministry practice. This position is open to current college students interested in growing as a disciple of Jesus Christ and discerning a call to ministry service.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the campus ministry team to set spiritual direction and growth plans.
- Teach students how to study and apply Scripture to their daily lives.
- Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ on campus.
- Help lead chapters in developing strategic thinking for campus witness.
- Model and assist students and faculty in building relationships across different ethnicities and cultures.
- Encourage a prayerful lifestyle among students, particularly those who do not yet follow Jesus.
- Act as an ambassador for InterVarsity by discussing ministry efforts and mission with partners and churches.
- Participate in training, supervision, and reporting tasks as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a four-year or community college. Second-year students and community-college students may intern at two-year institutions. Third-year students and higher may work at four-year or community colleges. Non-InterVarsity students at Christian colleges must have third- or fourth-year standing.
- You are a follower of Jesus Christ and can annually affirm the InterVarsity Statement of Agreement.
- A developing passion for evangelism.
- Leadership qualities including initiative, self-awareness, cultural competence, communication skills, professionalism, and teamwork.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment: Part-time, paid position.
About InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is a nonprofit organization founded in 1941. It operates campus ministries across the United States, maintaining 1,121 chapters on 772 college and university campuses. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the organization employs 1,616 people. Its work focuses on student leadership, spiritual development, and campus fellowship.
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