LSQ Seminary Internship Program

Redeemer Presbyterian Church Lincoln Square; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused church in New York City seeks a dedicated intern for their LSQ Internship Program. This one-year paid position is ideal for Christian college graduates pursuing seminary training. Interns will engage in various ministry areas, including Pastoral Care and Community Life, while attending weekly staff meetings. Ideal candidates should possess an undergraduate degree and a strong desire to serve others within a Gospel-centered context. Compensation is between $28-32 per hour for 20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must either be enrolled in seminary or will be enrolled when the internship begins.
• Regular attendance at Redeemer LSQ during the internship is required.
• Must be a member of a Gospel-Centered Church.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly staff meetings as a part of the LSQ staff.
• Work in specific ministry areas with assigned leadership responsibilities.
• Meet regularly with supervisors for encouragement and ministry development.

Skills

Motivation to serve others

Strong desire for ministry experience

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Overview

Your purpose starts here! By joining Redeemer Lincoln Square, you’ll help build a great city; bringing personal conversion, community formation, social justice, and cultural renewal to New York City and, through it, the world. We are FOR NYC; and a church that is not for ourselves, but for others, where our community is known, loved and cared for, and that values questions and the people who ask them.

Position Details

• POSITION: LSQ Internship Program
• DEPARTMENT: LSQ Exec
• DATE: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with an August 1 start date (negotiable).
• HOURS WORKED: 20 hours per week
• SALARY: $28-32 an hour
• FLSA: Non-exempt

Purpose

The Redeemer Lincoln Square (LSQ) Internship is a one-year, paid, part-time ministry position for Christian college graduates seeking ministry experience while pursuing seminary training in New York City.

Expectations

• Interns will be part of the LSQ staff and required to attend weekly staff meetings.
• Interns will be hired for a specific ministry responsibility within one of the following ministry areas and given leadership responsibilities: Pastoral Care, Administrative, Community Life, Women’s or Men’s Ministry, Mission & Evangelism, Mercy & Justice, Children’s Ministry, Worship Arts, Youth Ministry, Hospitality, Young Adult Ministry.
• Throughout the program, interns will report to and receive supervision from an assigned pastor or ministry director within their ministry area.
• Interns will work 20 hours per week for 50 weeks (2 weeks vacation).
• Interns will meet regularly with their supervisor and pastors for encouragement, coaching and ministry development.
• The internship is a one-year program, but there may be an opportunity to extend the internship an additional year. Successful completion of the internship program does not guarantee future employment with Redeemer LSQ.

Requirements

• Those applying for an internship at Redeemer LSQ must either be enrolled in seminary or will be enrolled when the internship begins, and must remain in seminary while an intern.
• Must regularly attend Redeemer LSQ during internship.
• Must hold an undergraduate degree.
• Must be a member of a Gospel-Centered Church and recommended by his/her church for being intern at Redeemer LSQ.
• Must demonstrate a clear motivation and strong desire to participate in this program “not for yourself,” but for the benefit of others and to the glory of God.

Logistics & Eligibility

• Seminary Requirement: As outlined in the JD, applicants must either be currently enrolled in seminary or enrolled by the time the internship begins, and they must remain in seminary for the duration of the program.
• Hiring Cadence: We will keep the position open and interview on a rolling basis.
• Term: This is a one-year term only, with an ideal start date of August 1.
• Post-Hire: Once an intern is hired, we will create a tailored job description based on their specific ministry area and assigned duties.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.

Use of Hiring Technology

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review applications and identify candidates whose qualifications align with the requirements of the role. AI can assist us in evaluating skills, qualifications, experience, or certain keywords. These tools support, but do not replace, human review and decision-making.

While interviewers may record and transcribe interviews using AI tools, we do not utilize AI to evaluate or analyze interview videos. Recording of interviews is done solely for the purpose of note-taking or transcribing the conversation, and human review is conducted of the notes prior to connecting them with an applicant's file. The organization does not utilize Automated Employment Decision Tools to conduct video analysis of any recorded interviews, and is fully compliant with New York City Local Law 144.