Pastoral Relations Intern

Position Title: Pastoral Relations Intern

Employment: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Reports to: Director of Pastoral Relations

Start Date: ASAP

Turning Point USA is a 501(c)(3) grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to educating students about the importance of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government. With a presence on over 3,000 college campuses in all fifty states, Turning Point USA is one of the largest youth organizations in the country. Our primary focus is to identify, educate, train, and empower student activists to stand up for their values on all high school and college campuses.

Turning Point USA is seeking a bold and passionate intern to assist the Pastoral Relations team with new initiatives being introduced to churches nationwide this spring and summer. This role will put you right in the middle of what God is doing across the country by helping coordinate national projects, engaging directly with pastors and helping bring new opportunities and resources into churches from coast to coast.

You won’t be sitting on the sidelines. You’ll be helping move real initiatives forward by building relationships with pastors, communicating vision and playing an important role in expanding a growing national network of faith leaders. This is a hands‑on opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself and to help strengthen the Church. The Pastoral Relations intern should be a self-starter with a drive to help fellow believers.

The responsibilities of this role will be both administrative and front facing. The ideal candidate must demonstrate maturity, confidence and professionalism at all times.

• Impeccable organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of Google Drive (Google Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Must be a “Team Player” who thrives in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to multi‑task and manage a wide range of responsibilities
• Passion for uniting the church around primary doctrine
• Positive and goal‑oriented mindset with a strong work ethic and initiative
• Self‑starter and self‑motivated
• Punctual, very responsive, and great at time management
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and demonstrates the physical ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to locations as needed

• Event planning experience
• Data research and analysis
• Previous involvement with Turning Point USA or another conservative non‑profit
• Attended a previous TPUSA event

All applicants will be subject to a background check and would be required to sign an NDA as a condition of employment.

All internships are located at TPUSA Headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. This is not a remote position. Interns are responsible for their accommodations for the entirety of the internship as well as having a reliable mode of transportation, and proof of insurance when applicable.