About the role#
This internship focuses on learning the fundamentals of college campus ministry. The role is designed for students currently enrolled in a four-year or community college who wish to grow in spiritual understanding, biblical knowledge, and ministry leadership. Interns work to advance the mission of InterVarsity by fostering witnessing communities on campus.
What you'll do#
- Participate and engage fully with the campus ministry team to cast spiritual vision and direction.
- Contribute to the accomplishment of the ministry team’s plans for spiritual growth and transformation.
- Teach students to love, study, and apply Scripture to their lives.
- Promote the mission on campus by seeking opportunities to demonstrate the Gospel and encouraging a prayerful lifestyle among students.
- Help guide chapters in developing strategic thinking regarding witness to the university.
- Model and assist students in growing in their appreciation for God's people of every ethnicity and culture.
- Serve as an ambassador of the organization to individual ministry partners and churches.
- Engage positively with the supervision and training provided by your staff ministry trainer or director.
What you'll need#
- You are a follower of Jesus Christ and can annually affirm the InterVarsity Statement of Agreement.
- You possess a developing passion for evangelism.
- You demonstrate leadership qualities including initiative, self-awareness, cultural awareness, and relational maturity.
- You are eager to learn and capable of working effectively within a team.
- You are currently enrolled in a college or university program (specific standing requirements apply based on institution type).
Location & details#
- Location: Metro Detroit and Flint area, Michigan.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position funded through personal fundraising. Compensation varies based on the ability to secure a donor team.
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.
How to get in at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
Applying early gives you a distinct advantage at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, as recruiters review applications before the candidate pool grows too large. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, ensuring you are among the first to apply. This timing often determines whether your resume receives a thorough review or gets lost in a high volume of submissions. You can use this lead time to prepare your materials thoughtfully. Reaching out to the right person is the next step to improve your odds. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles, allowing you to contact them directly to ask about the position or request a referral. This direct approach often leads to better response rates than submitting through a standard portal. It is a practical way to show genuine interest and stand out from the crowd.
