Description
Interns serve in a specific ministry area, participate in a weekly cohort experience, and collaborate with other staff and volunteers to help the programming and ministry operations of Northshore flourish.
Reports to : Head of ministry area focus
Classification : Dec 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026 (negotiable)
Temporary Part-Time (10 hours)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with staff and volunteers to support ministries of Northshore.
- Explore pastoral / vocational ministry calling through weekly meetings with leadership cohort, relevant Northshore staff meetings, and a weekly 1-on- 1 with supervisor.
- Execute other duties as situation requires or as assigned by supervisor
- Perform administrative duties as suitable to the particular ministry area focus and as assigned by manager.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Approaches daily life and work in a way that make God's Kingdom visible.Pursues ongoing transformation and demonstrates authenticity and humility.Energized by and passionate about Northshore's mission, vision, and multi-location ministry philosophy.Playful, creative, and has a sense of humor.Ability to make a positive contribution to a staff culture that aspires to excellence, teamwork, congregant-focus, and the ethics of servant leadership demonstrated by Christ.Able to support and encourage leaders and volunteersObtain or maintain First Aid / CPR Certification for CYFM specific roles, required. For other roles, preferred. (Accessibility to certification provided, if needed)Possesses excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsMINISTRY FOCUS AREAS
Children, Youth, and Family Ministries (CYFM) - Partners with CYFM staff and volunteers in children's or youth programming, helping to encourage, equip, and train volunteers.Special Needs Ministry (part of CYFM)- Partners with staff to engage and equip volunteers in the launching of the one-on-one Sunday ministry for children with special needs. Collaborate with ministries to support families of children with special needs and families that are involved with the foster care system.Mission & Outreach - Collaborates with the Mission and Outreach team to serve and support Northshore's ministry partnerships, neighborhood outreach, and beyond.Worship / Creative Arts / Tech - Partners with the Worship & Creative Arts in leading the congregation through the Sunday experience, ensuring flow from start to finish. Help plan, schedule, and lead worship, providing weekly and special worship services at Northshore.Hospitality - Ministers to volunteers and congregants at in-person services and re-engages volunteers in the training of new guidelines for in-person serving.Adult Ministries Partners with adult ministry staff to develop and support weekly ministry and discipleship classes.OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Work Schedule : Typical work hours include Sundays 8am - 1pm, and the remaining hours flexible and varying as determined by employee and ministry lead, potentially late evenings, early mornings.
Physical Demands : Must be able to work in an office environment, often at a computer workstation. Must be able to move between buildings on campus. Must be able to lift small boxes and / or equipment up to 25lbs.
Working Conditions : Due to seasonal activity, job duties may often require additional hours and availability outside normal working hours. May require flexibility to adjust work schedules from time to time to work early or later than regularly scheduled. Must be able to adapt your approach and priorities in real-time based on shifting demands. Non-smoking buildings and environment.