About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of college campus ministry. The role is designed for students currently enrolled in a four-year or community college who wish to develop their leadership skills, spiritual understanding, and ministry experience. Interns work as part of a team to advance the mission of InterVarsity on campus.
What you'll do#
- Participate in the campus ministry team to help cast spiritual vision and direction.
- Contribute to team plans focused on spiritual growth and transformation.
- Teach students how to study, love, and apply Scripture to their daily lives.
- Promote the mission on campus by working to build witnessing communities that are broader, bolder, and more ethnically diverse.
- Proclaim and demonstrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ while assisting students and faculty in growing their appreciation for diverse cultures.
- Encourage a prayerful lifestyle among students and serve as an ambassador for the ministry to churches and partners.
- Engage with supervision and training provided by staff ministry trainers.
What you'll need#
- Must be a follower of Jesus Christ and annually affirm the InterVarsity Statement of Agreement.
- A developing passion for evangelism.
- Strong leadership qualities, including initiative, self-awareness, communication skills, professionalism, and cross-cultural competence.
- An eagerness to learn and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Current enrollment in a four-year or community college (specific standing requirements apply based on institution type).
- Relevant academic interest in fields such as Sociology, Psychology, or Human Resources.
Location & details#
- Location: South Dakota, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position funded through personal fundraising. Actual compensation varies based on the individual's 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.
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