About the role#
This internship focuses on learning the fundamentals of college campus ministry. It is designed for students currently enrolled in a four-year or community college. The role provides an opportunity to grow in spiritual understanding, biblical knowledge, and ministry skills while discerning a call to future service.
What you'll do#
- Participate with the campus ministry team to cast spiritual vision and set direction.
- Contribute to the team's plans for spiritual growth and transformation.
- Teach students how to study, love, and apply Scripture to their daily lives.
- Promote the mission on campus by seeking opportunities to demonstrate the Gospel.
- Help guide chapters in developing strategic thinking regarding witness to the university.
- Model and assist students and faculty in growing their love for people of every culture and ethnicity.
- Encourage a prayerful lifestyle among students.
- Engage with training and supervision provided by your staff director or ministry trainer.
- Serve as an ambassador of the organization to churches and ministry partners.
What you'll need#
- You are a follower of Jesus Christ.
- You can annually affirm the organization's Statement of Agreement.
- You have a developing passion for evangelism.
- You demonstrate leadership qualities such as initiative, professionalism, teamwork, and cross-cultural competence.
- You possess self-awareness, strong communication skills, and an eagerness to learn.
- Academic background in fields such as Psychology, Communications, Political Science, Sociology, or Philosophy is relevant to this work.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Michigan.
- The role is paid, though compensation is funded through personal fundraising. Your salary depends on your ability to secure a donor team to cover the cost of the position.
- Benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan with matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off. Eligibility depends on hours worked.
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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