Student Intern - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (Undergraduate Ministry)

About the role#

This internship is designed for students currently enrolled in a four-year or community college who are interested in learning the foundations of campus ministry. The role focuses on spiritual growth, developing ministry skills, and discerning a call to service within the organization. This is a paid, on-site position located at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

What you'll do#

• Participate in the campus ministry team to help cast spiritual vision and achieve goals for growth.
• Teach students how to study, love, and apply Scripture to their daily lives.
• Promote the organization's mission by fostering witnessing communities that are ethnically diverse and bold.
• Proclaim the Gospel and assist in strategic planning for campus outreach.
• Model and encourage a love for God's people across different cultures and ethnicities.
• Engage in ongoing training and supervision provided by your staff ministry director.
• Serve as an ambassador for the ministry to churches and individual partners.

What you'll need#

• You are a follower of Jesus Christ and can annually affirm the Statement of Agreement.
• You possess a developing passion for evangelism.
• You demonstrate key leadership qualities, including initiative, self-awareness, cross-cultural competence, and relational maturity.
• You are eager to learn, professional, and capable of working effectively within a team.
• Relevant academic backgrounds include Philosophy, Political Science, Communications, Psychology, or Human Resources.

Location & details#

• Location: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Illinois.
• Modality: On-site.
• Term: Rolling.
• Compensation: This position is funded through personal fundraising; actual salary depends on the ability to secure a donor team.