General Information

Job Title:

Summer Youth Intern: Wellspring Presbyterian Church

Job Description:

Purpose:  To provide strong Christian leadership and grow, in maturity and number, our 6th-12th grade youth ministry.  Lead in a manner allowing the Wellspring Youth Program to achieve its vision:  To become a generation of disciples of Jesus, whose hearts are so captured by the Gospel that it becomes the motive, message, and mission of their lives. 

Accountability: The Youth Intern reports to the Director of Ministries and aligns with direction from the Session.  

Responsibilities:  

  • Be a role model and mentor, helping youth mature in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Establish and nurture positive relationships with youth and their parents.
  • Ensure emotional and physical safety of our youth during meetings and activities.
  • Ensure all youth events follow the guidelines of the Wellspring Child Protection Policy.
  • Actively participate in the Youth Committee, designed to evaluate, support, and provide overall direction for the youth group. 
  • Participate in selecting appropriate curriculum(s) and games for our youth, coordinating with the Youth Committee. 
  • Plan and lead (with support team members) the youth group lessons and activities on Sunday nights and other times for special events as planned. 
  • Recruit, train, and support volunteer leaders; connect with our congregation for support.
  • Integrate our youth group, where possible, with other churches, ministries, and community events as an outreach.
  • Engage with our students and their friends outside of church events as appropriate, periodically attending events at schools and elsewhere.
  • Develop timely communication to update youth members and parents about events, activities and lesson summaries.  Coordinate with the Youth Committee and assist where needed.
  • Actively coordinate with other ministries to provide service opportunities for our youth, where possible, in church activities and worship.
  • Facilitate youth discipleship through large group, small group, and one-on-one opportunities.

Position Qualifications:

Qualifications: 

  • Contagious faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and a hunger for God’s word
  • Strong Bible knowledge
  • Ability to listen patiently, speak clearly, and care deeply for the students, parents, and the Church
  • Experience in leadership, preferably with youth
  • Team player with all stakeholders of the program  
  • Integrity, leading a life reflecting grace, hope, humility and humor 
  • Ability to participate in an active mentoring program with an assigned pastor or elder
  • Understanding and support of the doctrine, mission, vision, and values of Wellspring Presbyterian Church:  wellspringpres.orJob Requirements and Remuneration: 
    • 20-40 hours per week, depending on availability of applicant, with potential to develop into Youth Leader position with opportunities for growth and development
    • Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications 
    • Flexibility to combine work from home with on-site activities as approved by the Director of Ministries
    • Successful results on background check
    • Certification training in Child Safe Program to be completed after hiring

 

Application Deadline

05/15/2025

Job Type:

Internship

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Wellspring Presbyterian Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

(540) 992-3400
aaron@wellspringpres.com

Industry

Church

Denomination

Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP)

City, State

Daleville, VA

Description of Organization

Wellspring Presbyterian Church is located in Daleville, Virginia and is affiliated with the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.  We believe that Wellspring exists to make disciples of Jesus whose hearts are so captured by the Gospel that is becomes the motive, message and mission of their lives.

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