Interns
General Information
At Redeemer Fellowship we are passionate about developing and reproducing leaders. One of the ways we do this in the day to day life of our church is through internships. Internships at Redeemer aren’t simply about fetching coffee or making copies: we rely on our interns to carry a great deal of the load of church operations, developing other leaders, writing Gospel Community curriculum, and creating sustainable teams and structures to support the ministry of our church.
What are internships at Redeemer like?
Internships typically last a year and generally begin in August or January. There’s a 60-day testing period, after which an intern will be evaluated before officially beginning.
While every internship will look different, interns will perform important and meaningful work, participate in Redeemer staff development, and will be mentored by pastors and staff who will challenge their convictions, their character, and their competency. While time requirements for each internship may vary, internships generally require 15-20 hours per week.
Internships at Redeemer are generally not paid, however a stipend may be granted to an intern who has been given more responsibility. A stipend is not guaranteed.
Upcoming Dates (subject to change):
-May 4: Applications due
-June 12: Final decisions made
-August 15: Start of Fall semester
Open Positions:
Community Development Intern
Experiences and responsibilities will include assisting with planning and implementation of community events, demographic research, and hands-on community involvement. This intern will gain exposure to community networking, city dynamics and will have the opportunity for leadership development.
Gospel Communities Intern
Experiences and responsibilities will include working with the Director of Gospel Communities in the planning, implementation, and oversight for Gospel Communities. This intern will gain exposure to both the administrative and shepherding aspects related to small group ministry.
Building Intern
Experiences and responsibilities will include exposure to every aspect of facilities maintenance and management, including general setups for our various events and potential involvement in the renovation process. This internship will include basic maintenance tasks, problem solving, and project planning alongside the Sexton.
International Missions Intern
Experiences and responsibilities will include providing administrative and logistical support to short-term mission trips and career missionary development. This may include event coordinating, special projects, and research. In addition, a particular emphasis will be placed on mobilization within our church body. International experience is desired.
Operations Intern
Experiences and responsibilities will include Sunday operations, facility management, human resources, metrics, and financial oversight. This intern will work closely with our Director of Operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a business student or recent graduate with an interest in church administration.
Administration Intern
Experiences and responsibilities will include providing administrative support to pastoral, ministry, or operations staff. This may include event coordinating, special projects, and research.
How do I Apply?
If you are interested in interning at Redeemer, here is how the process will work.
1) Take a personality profile test widely used throughout both the corporate and non-profit world as well as to complete our in-house “Self Awareness Inventory”. The information from these resources is extremely valuable for us to get to know you and think through what type of internship might be a good fit.
2) Your next step is to complete an online application, where you will upload a resume, the results from your personality test and your Self Awareness Inventory.
There is no application fee, but you will need to pay for the personality test – $35.
Ready to Get Started?
1) Download and complete the Self Awareness Inventory.
2) Go to http://youruniquedesign.com/ and register to complete the “Servants By Design Inventory”. You will first create an account, and then purchase the inventory from their store ($35). Your results will be delivered via email.
3) When you have your Self-Awareness Inventory and your Servants by Design profile, you may complete the online application here. Deadline for submission is Friday, May 4, 2012.
Questions? Please contact Tiffany.
