Summer internships at University United Methodist Church are intended to help college students who are discerning a call to vocational ministry. Each internship will include a retreat and weekly classes, provided by our college age ministry, that are intended to encourage peer relationships and spiritual development. We can provide host homes if needed, unless you live locally and/or can provide your own living arrangements. Candidates may complete the online job application and email hrdir@universitysatx.org or return it to the church office, attention Debbie Vignes. Please specify which internship(s) you would like to be considered for on the email or cover letter. See all options below:

Student Ministry– (3 Positions, Full Time, 40 hours- Exempt)

The applicant should be 2 years post high school graduation and have a love and passion for the Lord, students, and families. Interns will assist with planning, leading, and attending our Middle School and High School Mission trips in June and July. They will also rotate through teaching during our weekly worship service, Wednesday night programing, as well as lead Sunday morning programming for students. The intern team will be responsible for the planning and carrying out of 12-15 intern lead events spread out over the summer. They will also have shared responsibility of sending out a weekly email to all of our families and leaders.

Student Ministry/Worship– (1 Position, Full Time, 40 hours- Exempt)

The applicant should be 2 years post high school graduation and have a love and passion for the Lord, students, families, and worship. This intern will assist with planning, leading, and attending our Middle School and High School Mission trips in June and July. They will provide weekly leadership in worship alongside our student band and rotate through teaching during our weekly worship service, Wednesday Night Live. They will also lead Sunday morning programming for students as well as student band rehearsals in the afternoon. The intern team will be responsible for the planning and carrying out of 12-15 intern lead events spread out over the summer. They will also have shared responsibility of sending out a weekly email to all of our families and leaders.

Kids Ministry– (2 Positions, Full Time, 40 hours- Non-Exempt)

The applicants should be at least 1 year post high school graduation and have a love and passion for the Lord, children, and families. Interns will assist with planning, leading, and attending Vacation Bible School, and either early childhood or elementary age events throughout the summer. They will have large and small group teaching opportunities weekly. They will also have ongoing responsibilities to provide effective communication to leaders and families.

Recreation Ministry– (1 Position, Part-Time 15 hours- Non-Exempt)

Applicant must be Christ-centered, have a desire to serve kids, students, and young adults, and have graduated High School. Recreation intern will support other ministry areas with recreation needs as well as participating and organizing of open gyms throughout the week and help in the planning and execution of Basketball Skills Camp.

Outreach Ministry – (1 position, Full Time, 40 hours- Non-Exempt)

Applicant should be at least 1 year post high school graduation or in graduate school, have a heart for missions, and have a love and passion for the Lord. The outreach summer intern will lead the planning effort for a post-student mission trip event that focuses on getting the entire family active in local outreach. They will assist in outreach responsibilities with Middle School and High School Mission trips, and Vacation Bible School with a focus of understanding ministry logistical requirements, team building, and getting people excited about mission opportunities. They will coordinate with San Antonio ministries/charities to build the preliminary planning for monthly Outreach Workdays scheduled for August through November.

Please contact Taylor Mooney if you have any questions - tmooney@universitysatx.org

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