General Information
Job Title:
2025 College Summer Intern for Children’s Ministry: Southwood Presbyterian Church (PCA)
Job Description:
Purpose:
A paid full-time (40 hours per/wk), temporary position with a two-fold purpose:
1. To advance God’s kingdom in the lives of SPC/community children through summer ministry, assisting
Children’s Ministry staff and volunteers as directed.
2. To acquire and develop ministry skills and experience in ministry to children.
3. For college students to test a calling into long-term vocational ministry.
Working Relationships:
– Reports to Director of Children’s Ministry and then Nursery Supervisor.
– Works with members of the Children’s Committee, Sunday School Teachers and parents.
Responsibilities
1. Assist the Children’s Ministry team and Children’s Director with the following:
a. Summer Sunday school – Intern will have a guided ownership in Summer Sunday School.
b. Vacation Bible school (June 8-12)
c. Planning and Preparation of Summer events
d. Contact/relational work with completed gr. 4-5
e. Daily administration/planning in office
2. Attend weekly staff meetings
3. Lead a weekly Bible study for 4th &5th Grade students in partnership with other adult leadership.
4. Read 2 key books in children’s ministry:
a. Show them Jesus by Jack Klumpenhower
b. Shepherding a Child’
s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Other Information
1. Housing can be provided based upon the needs of applicant TBD during the interview process.
2. Ideal applicants must have completed a minimum of freshman year in college; however, graduating high
school seniors will be considered based on leadership skills and other qualifications.
Individuals interested in being considered for this summer internship position should complete and return the below
application to:
kids@southwood.org (Memo: Summer Internship Application)
or by mail
Attn: Summer Children’s Internship Program
Southwood Presbyterian Church | 1000 Carl T. Jones Drive | Huntsville, AL 35802
Position Qualifications:
Character Qualities
1. A love for Christ and His kingdom with a consistent spiritual life and a desire to grow in grace as you serve
Christ.
2. A love for Jesus’ Church and all the varying people within.
3. A love and commitment to children’s spiritual health as we walk with parents in the nurture, discipleship
and care of the children of Southwood.
4. A teachable spirit and servant heart.
Application Deadline
05/01/2025
Job Type:
Internship
Salary Range:
$0-$25k
General Information
Church/Organization Name
Southwood Presbyterian Church (PCA)
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Church
Denomination
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
City, State
Huntsville, AL