Youth Ministry Intern; Residential

The Iona Project Chapel Immersion Program is a one-year residential ministry internship for individuals called to Christian community, spiritual formation, and youth ministry within a residential childcare setting. Interns share a common life of prayer, Scripture, mutual accountability, and service, and those accepted into the program covenant to serve for the full one-year term with housing provided.

• Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.

• Iona Project interns live in Christian community with fellow interns and practice a shared rhythm of spiritual formation centered on (1) prayer and Scripture and (2) mutual accountability, under the guidance of the Senior Chaplain. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Quarterly retreats
  • Daily prayer exercises
  • Assigned readings
  • Weekly group prayer meetings

• Assists in carrying out an interdenominational Christian chapel ministry for youth that nurtures faith, discipleship, and healthy spiritual growth. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Chapel services and other special worship services
  • Christian education for preadolescent/adolescent children
  • Weekly devotionals for residents in the program.
  • Regularly scheduled youth group meetings
  • Special seasonal events
  • Service projects and trips

• Interns with musical training may be assigned to assist with music lessons, the student praise band, and other music events and ministry.

• Provides pastoral care, spiritual guidance, discipleship, and crisis support for residents as needed, and communicates relevant follow-up to appropriate staff.
• Provides a ministry presence and pastoral visitation to residents during clinic and hospital stays.
• Helps coordinate and supervise chapel trips, camps, and retreats that support worship, discipleship, and spiritual growth.
• Supports the operation of chapel media and technology used in worship services, teaching, and ministry events.

• Regularly attends and supports Boys Ranch extra-curricular school activities and community activities as schedule allows.

• Ensures safety of youth involved in Chapel programs by following approved childcare supervision protocols.

• Exhibits Christ-centered, appropriate, and respectful interaction with residents.

• Helps with the responsible upkeep of chapel facilities and equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be mature and dependable.
• Must be highly teachable, flexible, and open to new ideas.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is preferred.
• Experience in Christian youth ministry, teaching, or childcare is preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge is required.
• Must possess exceptional communication, time management, and detail-orientation skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing/pulling, prolonged sitting/standing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be available for travel as needed.

• Housing Provided
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance