Summer Ministry Intern

Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church Position Description Summer Ministry Intern Overview The Summer Ministry Intern position affords high school graduates who are potentially sensing a call to a future in ministry the opportunity to experience firsthand what it is like to work in a church environment. Under the supervision of the Pastoral Residents, interns will get the opportunity to learn from and work alongside leaders of multiple different departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of how a healthy church is run. This role advances WCPC’s mission to be a church that equips saints for the work of ministry (Eph. 4:11-13). Key Responsibilities Project Support Assist ministry directors with departmental projects, including scheduling, coordination, and organization of activities Support tracking of project timelines to help ensure departmental work remains on schedule and operational Take ownership of assigned tasks and follow through to completion with guidance from supervisors Team Collaboration & Learning Participate in general ministry and department-specific meetings, contributing as appropriate Observe and learn departmental functions, workflows, and operational needs Collaborate with team members and direct reports to support ongoing projects and team objectives Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality to support team effectiveness Training & Development Complete required training to build knowledge and skills relevant to assigned responsibilities Apply learned concepts to support day-to-day tasks and departmental initiatives Actively receive, reflect on, and incorporate feedback from supervisors and team members Additional responsibilities may be assigned as ministry or organizational needs develop. Expectation of adherence to the WCPC staff values Character – Exercises the fruit of the Spirit Competency – Possesses skill and passion for the work Capacity – Has the integrity to work hard without under/overworking Chemistry – Gets along with and genuinely loves being around the staff team Culture – Recognizes that creating and cultivating healthy staff culture is crucial Desired Background and Skill Set Growing and deepening faith in Jesus Christ Maintain a life of integrity that reflects a genuine faith in Christ No previous ministry experience necessary High school graduate (or equivalent) Strong interpersonal skills and an eagerness to learn Works well both on a team and on their own Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools Preferred Qualifications Current enrollment or completion of college or trade school One year of church volunteer experience Previous leadership experience (either at school or work) Familiarity with Planning Center Works with: Outreach Ministry, Tech Team, Worship Arts Ministry, Operations Department, Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry Attends: All-Staff Check-Ins, weekly Tactical and Worship Arts meetings, Midweek Worship Services, Sunday Services, and any other all-staff events that may arise Supervises: No direct reports Reports to: Pastoral Residents (Liang Ma and Jeremy Howard) Hours: Part-time (24 hours/week, including Sundays) Schedule Tuesdays: Key team meetings (Check-In, Tactical, Worship Arts) Wednesdays: Midweek Worship Service Sundays: Sunday 8:30 - 12 (required) The rest of the weekly schedule will vary based on department needs, but we aim to keep hours as consistent as possible. Some weeks may include evenings. Fridays and Saturdays are typically days off. Hire Contingencies Hire contingent on passing Livescan fingerprinting Hire contingent on passing a credit check #J-18808-Ljbffr Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church