Chaska NXT Intern

Grace Church; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Grace Church in Chaska offers a part-time internship designed for emerging leaders. Interns will gain hands-on experience along with spiritual and leadership development while serving within the church.

Participants can choose between NXT Gen or Worship Ministry tracks, which include mentoring, teaching opportunities, and various responsibilities in ministry activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Commit to active participation in the Great Commission.
• Exhibit spiritual discipline and character.

Responsibilities

• Lead and disciple a small group of NXT students.
• Co-lead the youth worship team with the Worship Pastor.
• Attend retreats and conferences as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Collaboration

Teaching Techniques

Job description

Grace Church - Chaska

Part-time - 10 hours/week

Pay: $20.00/hour

Hourly - Non-Exempt

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Grace Church Chaska Internship is a 10-hour-per-week opportunity designed to equip and develop emerging leaders for ministry. Interns will gain hands‑on experience, spiritual growth, and leadership development while serving within Grace Church Chaska.

Intern will choose one of two ministry tracks based on their calling and interests

• Chaska NXT Gen Internship (Student Ministry).
• Chaska Worship Internship.

Each track provides intentional mentoring, leadership opportunities, and practical ministry experience alongside staff.

Chaska NXT Gen Internship (Student Ministry)

• Lead and disciple a small group of NXT students.
• Send weekly parent emails and any necessary communications.
• Co-lead & help develop the NXT Chaska outreach team by training & raising up leaders.
• Assist with Wednesday night programming, including setup, food coordination, games, and small group curriculum preparation.
• Attend retreats and conferences as requested.
• Learn and practice teaching techniques by serving on the rotational teaching team.
• Collaborate and support other Chaska NXT Gen needs, Chaska Campus needs, and EP teams as needed.
• Read, discuss, and participate in required learning assignments with supervisor.

Chaska Worship Internship

• Co-lead the youth worship team with the Worship Pastor by:
  • Planning worship sets.
  • Scheduling team members.
  • Recruiting and mentoring youth leaders.
  • Leading rehearsals on Monday nights.
  • Leading the services on Wednesday nights.
• Participate in weekly Chaska NXT Experience meetings.
• Lead with the Sunday morning worship team and as assigned.
• Support setup and prep for Wednesdays (slide creation, tech, and game, etc.).
• Read & discuss required reading materials with supervisor.
• Participate in an evaluation & debrief of goals throughout the course of the internship with supervisor.

PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS

• Exhibit a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
• Have a commitment to personal and active participation in the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20).
• Demonstrate a spiritual capacity and heart willingness to view this ministry as being a ministry unto the Lord, by serving the body of Grace Church.
• Timely and disciplined.
• Live a life of spiritual discipline as well as a lifestyle above reproach. Spiritual character and spiritual discipline are crucial for leadership in our ministry.
• A solid foundation for Christian living built on these building blocks: Bible Study, Prayer, Worship, Evangelism, Discipleship, and Fellowship.

Grace Church complies with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at 952-224-3000.