The Austin Christian Church is hiring full-time summer interns to serve in the youth and family ministry. Our ministry includes 60 teens and their families, living in Austin, Texas and the surrounding counties – one of the fastest growing areas in the U.S. We have a deep desire to mentor and train not only the youth in our ministry but also to help mentor new young leaders. This internship is an amazing opportunity for anyone who aspires to one day to be a volunteer leader in the youth and family ministry or to explore if a full-time ministry lifestyle is a good fit.

The internship is an eight-week program (May 30 – July 25) where campus students will be able to live and work in the Austin suburbs with our youth and family ministry. 

Who we are looking for: 

  • One male and one female with a desire to serve, learn, grow and work with youth (grades 7-12)
  • Someone with a compassionate heart for teenagers and their families
  • Willing to be outgoing; able to share confidently about their lives and God vulnerably; and remain flexible in all circumstances
  • Loves to have fun and enjoys the challenge of new things
  • Willing to learn and have a mentality of growth-minded spirituality

Purpose:

  • To be inspired and grow in ministry work, leadership skills, and growing in discipleship
  • To build the youth and family ministry in unity, faith and provide role models for teens
  • To support the church on Sundays and other activities (sharing, singing, set up, etc.)
  • Learn skills necessary to maintain and grow a spiritual youth ministry
  • Grow personally in individual relationship with God

Role:

  • Spending time with teens grades 7-12 (hangouts, Bible studies and mentorship)
  • Attend teen camp or pre-treen camp as a counselor
  • Assist with Vacation Bible School for younger kids
  • Be a part of church leader meetings and training times
  • Support/lead church and teen events

This internship will be paid, so that the youth and family ministry will be the main focus for these eight weeks. Each intern will be paid twice a month and will be housed with church members rent and utility-free. Because of the full ministry schedule, applicants cannot have another job or be enrolled in summer school.

Applicant Requirements: 

  • A current active driver’s license and car safe enough to drive teens
  • Passing a background check facilitated by our staff here in Austin
  • Aged 18-23 in campus ministry and/or at least one year out of high school
  • Disciples in good standing in their home churches, from our family of churches (ICOC) and a walk with God worthy of example
  • Letter of recommendation from your current ministry leader
  • Letter of recommendation from a person actively in your life (discipling partner, d-group leader, etc)
  • Must be able to stay for the whole duration of the internship with consideration for extenuating circumstances
  • Must be able to be a counselor for Texas Teen Camp (June 1-6) and stay on-site at the camp location
  • Must provide own travel arrangements to / from Austin by the internship start date and after its completion

The application and more information is available at https://tinyurl.com/AustinInternApp . The deadline for the application and letters of recommendation is April 26.

Please email your letters and any questions to [email protected].