Youth Internship

WEST HOUSTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH
JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Youth Intern
REPORTS TO: Youth Minister/Director
RELATES CLOSELY WITH: Youth Ministry, English congregation
SUPERVISES: N/A
HOURS: Full-time (40 hours)

OBJECTIVE:
The role of the Youth Intern is responsible for assisting the leadership, ministry, and administration of WHCC’s Youth Ministry (WYouth). The youth intern will learn and explore all facets of ministry in the context of youth ministry and partially the English ministry of WHCC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works 40 hours/week and keeps formal office hours.
  
• Participate in all facets of youth ministry under the supervision of youth minister/director.
  
• Assist in initiating new programs within youth ministry. Possibilities include: family ministry, youth worker care, retreats, etc.
  
• Receive mentoring from appropriate pastoral staff. 
  
• Explore facets of pastoral ministry (beyond just youth ministry) and receive valuable ministry and leadership experience.
  
• Attend various conferences (when possible) for growth and development.
  
• Ministry functions may include but not limited to: teaching Sunday School (D-Group), assist with youth fellowship (Ignite), disciple current and future student leaders, summer camp, mission trip, retreats, and evaluation of ministry alignment.
  
• Attend weekly staff meetings and ministry team meetings.
  
• Attend monthly church-wide prayer meetings and bi-monthly council meetings.
  
• Aid with the recruiting and training of student leaders.
  
• Build relationships with students and youth workers and help facilitate spiritual growth.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Born-Again Christian.
  
• High school diploma and completed at least one year of college; university graduate strongly preferred.
  
• Has interest in understanding local church ministry.
  
• Must be fluent in English
  
• Strong organizational/administrative skills (highly preferred).
  
• Submit to West Houston Chinese Church’s Statement of Faith (see whcchome.org).
  
• Can identify with Chinese-American culture.
  
• Has previous volunteer experiences with youth ministry.
  
• Seminary students and those exploring full time ministry are highly encouraged.
  
• Maintain a servant’s heart and a cooperative team spirit with staff, volunteers and congregation.
  
• Regular church attendance is required.
  
• Personal integrity and self-motivation in the fulfillment of ministry.