Youth & Children Ministry Intern

Position Summary 6mo - 1 yr

The Youth & Children Intern serves under the Lead Pastor to support and strengthen High Rock Church’s Next Generation Ministries. This part-time internship provides hands‑on ministry experience in youth discipleship, children’s ministry organization, volunteer development, and family engagement.

This role is designed for someone exploring or growing in ministry leadership. The intern will receive coaching, practical ministry training, and opportunities to develop teaching, leadership, and organizational skills.

Lead Pastor

• Planning and leading weekly youth gatherings.
• Teach biblical lessons.
• Build relationships with students and encourage spiritual growth.
• Support a discipleship-centered ministry culture.
• Encourage student participation in worship, serving, and church attendance.
• Plan retreats, outreach events, camps, and special activities.
• Maintain communication with parents under pastoral guidance.

• Recruit, training, and scheduling volunteers.
• Help maintain safe, organized, and well‑staffed classrooms and nursery.
• Support curriculum preparation and implementation.
• Maintain check‑in procedures and child safety standards.
• Assist and teach in classrooms when needed.
• Provide organizational support to strengthen weekly ministry systems.

• Help identify and recruit new volunteers.
• Training and equipping ministry leaders.
• Encourage volunteers and help foster healthy team relationships.

• Maintain and uphold all child safety policies.
• Ensure proper check‑in and check‑out procedures.
• Help monitor safe classroom environments.
• Run background checks on all volunteers in coordination with church leadership.
• Ensure all volunteers complete required safety training.

• Support parents as the primary disciple rs of their children.
• Help provide resources and communication that strengthen family discipleship.
• Build relationships with families throughout the church.

• Participate in staff meetings and ministry planning.
• Support church-wide events and initiatives.
• Model faithful active church participation in the life of the church.

The ideal intern will demonstrate:

• A godly man with a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• A life that reflects biblical character and a clear testimony of faith.
• Agreement with the doctrinal beliefs and mission of High Rock Church.
• A love for children, students, and families.
• Basic organizational skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to communicate well and build relationships.
• A teachable spirit and openness to coaching.
• Motivation to grow in ministry leadership.
• Previous ministry experience is helpful but not required.

We believe:

• Biblical teaching
  is the foundation for all ministry.
• Discipleship
  matters more than programs.
• Parents
  are the primary disciple rs of their children.
• The church exists to
  equip families
  , not replace them.
• Children and students are
  active participants of the church today
  .
• Older children and students should participate in
  corporate worship
  whenever appropriate.

• Consistent and healthy weekly youth gatherings.
• Strengthened children’s ministry systems and organization.
• Growing volunteer teams.
• Clear and helpful communication with parents.
• Increased student engagement in church life.
• A growing culture of discipleship among students, children, volunteers, and families.

• Part‑time internship — 25 hours/week
• Annual Salary: $20,000
• Ministry‑related training or continuing education as approved.
• Ministry expenses reimbursed according to church policy.

High Rock Church is committed to helping this intern grow spiritually and develop ministry skills. The Lead Pastor and church leadership will provide coaching, encouragement, resources, and support as the intern invests in the next generation.