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Student Intern - Northwestern University (Asian American Ministry)

CompanyInterVarsity Christian Fellowship
LocationUnited States
Work ModeRemote
PostedMarch 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will participate fully with the campus ministry team to cast spiritual vision, contribute to plans for spiritual growth, and teach students to love, study, and apply Scripture. Major duties also involve promoting the mission on campus by proclaiming the Gospel and guiding chapters in strategic thinking regarding witness.
Internship Type
part time
Salary Range
$31,320 - $41,772
Company Size
1561
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
InterVarsity's VISION is to see students and faculty transformed, campuses renewed, and world changers developed through the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. InterVarsity's mission field is the campus of colleges and universities across the U.S. InterVarsity works with students and faculty in 1121 chapters on 772 campuses, from the Ivy League to community colleges. During the 2018-2019 school year, InterVarsity staff reported 3,140 first-time professions of faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord (up 39% from ten years ago). For more information, check out our Ministry Impact page at https://intervarsity.org/about-us/ministry-impact and our Annual Report at https://intervarsity.org/about-us/2017-2018-annual-report. In 2018 InterVarsity publicly launched our 2030 calling, a commitment to see Christian Fellowships on all 2,500 U.C. college campuses with more than 1,000 students. Presently, more than half of those schools appear to have no ministry presence whatsoever. In order to reach our goal, InterVarsity plans to partner with other ministries, churches, alumni, and other volunteers. More information at: https://intervarsity.org/every-campus. InterVarsity is a charter member movement of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students: http://ifesworld.org/. We have been given a 4 star ranking by Charity Navigator, their highest rating: http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=3905#.Unlg5OIUbTo . We rank among the top 3% of nonprofits in the US. More numbers on our Financial Information page: https://intervarsity.org/about-us/financial-info We are seeking to build campus witnessing communities which are faithfully bold in their proclamation of the gospel, and passionate in their pursuit of God's Kingdom, with a message of hope that resonates with students today. Check out our video: https://vimeo.com/279334842.
About the Role
Student Intern - Northwestern University (Asian American Ministry)

Work Location:

Illinois

Job Type:

Part time

To advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position is focused on learning the basics of college campus ministry. This position is limited to students who are currently enrolled in a four-year or community college. Second year students and students enrolled at a community college may intern at a two-year/community college. Third year students and higher can work at a four-year or community college. Non-InterVarsity students who attend a Christian college must have third or fourth year standing.

GROWTH OBJECTIVES

  • Develop in college campus ministry leadership
  • Grow in spiritual understanding, biblical knowledge, ministry experience and skills, and mature as a disciple of Jesus Christ
  • Develop daily spiritual disciplines
  • Pursue spiritual relationships and involvement in a worshipping community
  • Discern God’s call to ministry service with InterVarsity and its mission

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate and engage fully with the campus ministry team to cast spiritual vision and direction
  • Contribute to the accomplishment of the campus ministry team’s plans for spiritual growth and transformation
  • Teach students to love, study, and apply Scripture to their lives
  • Promote the Mission on campus (to advance witnessing communities that are bolder, broader, and more ethnically diverse): ○ Seek opportunities to proclaim and demonstrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ ○ Learn to guide chapters (or assigned segments of a chapter) in the development of strategic thinking regarding witness to the university ○ Learn to model and assist students and faculty in growing in their love for God's people of every ethnicity and culture
  • Encourage a prayerful lifestyle in students, especially focusing on those who do not yet follow Jesus as Lord and Savior
  • Engage positively with the supervision and training you receive from your staff ministry trainer and/or director
  • Assist with reporting as assigned
  • Serve as an ambassador of InterVarsity to individual ministry partners and churches, through prayer, discussion of ministry efforts, mission, and accomplishments
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A follower of Jesus Christ
  • Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement
  • A developing passion for evangelism
  • Demonstrates campus ministry leadership qualities such as initiative, self-awareness and cultural awareness, communication, professionalism, eagerness to learn, cross-cultural competence, teamwork, and relational maturity.

Pay Range: $31,320.00 - $41,772.00 per year

Pay: This position is funded through personal fundraising. Accordingly, compensation will vary based on the ability of the individual to secure a donor team to fund the cost of his/her salary. The anticipated salary range for this position on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) is dependent on a variety of factors, including location and cost of living. The actual salary received, including any geographic adjustment to account for location and cost of living, is subject to the individual’s ability to raise funds necessary to cover the full amount of such salary within the range set forth in the job posting details.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked.  Benefits include the following:

  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

  • 403(b) matching contributions

  • Dental insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Employee discounts

  • Flexible work schedule

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Health insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Parental leave

  • Professional development assistance

  • Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

 

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment.  Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes. 

Key Skills
Campus Ministry LeadershipSpiritual UnderstandingBiblical KnowledgeMinistry ExperienceDisciple of Jesus ChristSpiritual DisciplinesEvangelismInitiativeSelf-AwarenessCultural AwarenessCommunicationProfessionalismCross-Cultural CompetenceTeamworkRelational MaturityReporting
Categories
EducationSocial Services
Benefits
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan403(b) Matching ContributionsDental InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsFlexible Work ScheduleFlexible Spending AccountsHealth InsuranceHealth Savings AccountLife InsurancePaid Time OffParental LeaveProfessional Development AssistanceVision Insurance