Youth Ministry Internship University Presbyterian Church Sharing Hope in Jesus Christ through being: Alive in Christ - Alive Together - Living For the World Greetings from Youth Mission and Ministry at University Presbyterian Church! The Youth Mission and Ministry (YMM) Department at UPC is currently seeking applicants for internship positions in Middle School and High School Ministries. The internships are for summer (June 18 August 18), or 15 months (June 18 - August 19). The internship is an excellent way to grow and learn in a ministry focused on Christ and relationships. Interns will gain practical ministry experience as well as receive personal and professional guidance and support to explore gifts and a call to vocational ministry. During the internship, time is provided for spiritual, practical, and theological development. Attached is a description of the internship as well as the internship application. If you have any questions, please contact the director of the ministry you are interested in. Please return the application as soon as possible. The position will remain open as long as needed to find the right person. E-mail if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you! Bianca Quezada / Middle School Ministry Director / biancaq@upc.org Scott Gronholz / High School Ministry Director / scottg@upc.org Send application to: Makalee Latta, Family Ministries Administrator makaleel@upc.org 206.524.7301 ext. 169
YOUTH MISSION AND MINISTRY INTERN JOB DESCRIPTION University Presbyterian Church 4540 15th Ave. NE Seattle, Washington, 98105 (206) 524-7301 Position Full-time Youth Mission & Ministry Intern at UPC Purpose The purpose of the internship is to provide enrichment alongside experience in all areas of youth ministry within the context of the larger church. Interns participate in learning opportunities while engaging in relational ministry with students and their families. We provide training, mentoring and practical experience. In particular, the internship provides: Education, encouragement and mentoring Guided practical experience and application Opportunity to explore gifts and call to vocational ministry Spiritual and theological development Qualifications A growing personal commitment to Jesus Christ, the body of Christ and God s work in the world. Ability to invest effectively with youth, exhibiting creativity, understanding, humor, and patience. Engagement Work alongside Youth Missions and Ministry staff in creating and implementing ministry to students which encourages them to explore and encounter Christ, grow deeply in faith, and live redemptively in the world. Participate in training, enrichment and planning opportunities with our volunteer teams. Participate in and develop leadership skills in all program elements, including opportunities for fellowship, discipleship, outreach, mission and service, retreats and special events. Practice personal, spiritual and professional growth. Learn to assist in the coordination of volunteer sponsors and to encourage them in their ministry with students. Initiate contact with students in order to build relationships and spiritual formation. Relational time with students is a high priority as part of the intern experience. Learn communication strategies in order to keep students and parents informed in regard to upcoming events. Accountability Director of Middle School or High School Ministry Support All Interns receive a nominal monthly stipend ($1,050) and will be provided with a local host family. Interns are not employees of University Presbyterian Church and are not eligible for benefits. Interns are not covered under worker s compensation. For More Information Bianca Quezada, Director of Middle School Ministry biancaq@upc.org 206.524.7301 x115 Scott Gronholz, Director of High School Ministry scottg@upc.org 206-524-7301 x181 Application: Deadline: Position will remain open until it is filled. Please apply as soon as possible. Please return your completed application to: makaleel@upc.org
University Presbyterian Church 4540 15th Avenue NE app. rec d: Seattle, WA 98105 Int. date: Office Use Only: YOUTH MISSION AND MINISTRY INTERN APPLICATION (Part I) Name Today s Date Preferred Address street city state zip Alternative Address street city state zip Birth Date Preferred Phone Email address Are you a member of University Presbyterian Church? Yes No I am applying for: summer year-long I would prefer working with: middle school high school EDUCATION school degree year of graduation school degree year of graduation
HISTORY Volunteer Engagement Address Telephone Name & Title of Immediate Supervisor Dates Involved: From To Responsibilities Held What did you gain from this experience? May we contact your supervisor? Employment Address Telephone Name & Title of Immediate Supervisor Dates Involved: From To Responsibilities Held What did you gain from this experience? May we contact your supervisor? Are there other volunteer experiences or places of employment that strengthen your candidacy for this internship? YOUTH INTERNSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & RELEASE I, acknowledge that my internship with University Presbyterian Church (UPC) does not constitute an employment relationship. Either UPC or I can end the internship with or without notice at any time. In addition, I acknowledge that I understand that I will be receiving a monthly nominal stipend from UPC and that I am responsible for declaring my income and paying any and all applicable taxes to the IRS including but not limited to Federal taxes, Social Security and Medicare. Signature Date: Printed Name:
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University Presbyterian Church 4540 15 th Ave NE Seattle, Washington 98105 YOUTH MISSION AND MINISTRY INTERN APPLICATION (PART 2) Please respond briefly to the following topics: 1. Personal Background Helping us know more about you. Give a short history of your life. Give brief description of how you became a follower of Christ, including how you have been stretched and challenged in your faith in the last 6 months. 2. The Internship What do you enjoy about youth? Why? Why are you applying for this internship and how does it fit with your long-range goals? What do you want to learn from this experience? Describe your strengths. 3. Leadership The internship helps develop leadership in a ministry setting. Describe an event or project that you were responsible for leading or that you contributed to significantly. What made it enjoyable? What were the less enjoyable parts? Describe your style of leadership. 4. Ministry Briefly describe what you would see as important elements of youth ministry. List previous ministry experience (chronologically). Which was your favorite and why?