Summer Intern - High School

Oak Hills; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, TX, invites applications for a Seasonal Administrative Support role in the Next Gen - Students team. The position runs May 17 through July 30, 2027, and entails 40 hours per week on-site, with non-exempt status and a focus on supporting student ministry activities.

Applicants must be enrolled in an undergrad or grad program, complete a background check, and participate in child safety training.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Must provide own transportation to church and activities.
• Background check and child safety training required.
• Must adhere to church policies.
• Basic knowledge of Scripture and gospel message.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with high schoolers and create welcoming environments.
• Assist with weekly student gatherings, including setup and teardown.
• Support small group leaders and volunteers weekly.
• Plan, execute and attend summer events and programs.
• Participate in discipleship opportunities and pray with students.
• Assist with organization, social media and admin tasks.
• Identify a summer ministry project contributing to vision.
• Plan four age-appropriate hangout events to foster relationships.
• Meet with a student or leader weekly.
• Assist with content development for Wednesday services.
• Shadow ministry team and contribute to planning.
• Attend All Staff, Department, Equipping Classes, and Intern Small Groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship building

Event support

Team support

Communication

Administrative tasks

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate student

Tools

Office software (MS Office)

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment at Oak Hills Church. To be considered for employment, all applicants must submit a completed job application. Resumes are not required but encouraged. Resumes submitted without a completed application will not be reviewed or considered.

SUMMARY
This position contributes to the mission of Oak Hills Church (OHC) to be disciples who make disciples by guiding all people to follow Jesus moment by moment. The staff member is responsible for assisting their designated ministry on an operational level, engaging in projects and providing a foundation for future programs.

TEAM: Next Gen - Students
HOURS / WEEK: 40/ SUN-THU
REPORTS TO: High School Pastor
FLSA: Non-Exempt
DIRECT REPORTS: No
DESIGNATION: N/A
JOB CLASS: Administrative Support
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal
DRIVING: No

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITES

• Builds meaningful relationships with high schoolers and helps create an environment where students feel known, welcomed, and connected through conversation and intentional presence at each event.
• Assists with weekly student gatherings, including setup, execution, and teardown.
• Serves alongside and support small group leaders and adult volunteers on a weekly basis.
• Helps plan, execute and attend summer events, activities, and Student Ministry programs.
• Participates in discipleship opportunities and helps students take next steps in their faith through prayer over students and leading conversations.
• Assists with organization, social media, and other administrative tasks related to Student Ministry.
• Completes and identify a summer ministry project that contributes to the ongoing vision and goals of the Student Ministry.
• Plans and executes four intentional, age-appropriate hangout events that foster meaning relationships, strengthen community, and create welcoming opportunities for people to invite friends and get connected (ex: movie night, arcade takeover, pickleball tournament, etc.).
• Meets with a student or leader once a week
• Assists with content development for Wednesday night services (e.g. message preparation, development, delivery, and evaluation).
• Shadows ministry team members and takes initiative in daily activities and planning.
• Actively participates in All Staff Meetings, Department Meetings, Equipping Classes, an d Intern Small Group Sessions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

OHC STAFF EXPECTATIONS

Active relationship with Jesus Christ sustained through the practice of personal spiritual disciplines.

Embodies Christlikeness and leads with humility, character, and love.

Demonstrates commitment to unity and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment.

Personally engaged with OHC’s mission and vision.

Supportive of OHC’s beliefs, values, discipleship commitments, and distinctives.

Consistently models the Staff Values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program from an accredited college or university.

Must provide own transportation to/from the church and/or planned activities.

Complete a background check and child safety training.

Must adhere to OHC policies.

Basic knowledge of Scripture and clearly articulate the gospel message.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of biblical theology as it relates to ecclesiology and church membership.

Ability to develop leaders and team members for effective ministry.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through both verbal and written means.

Ability to build and promote a team culture through relational collaboration and motivating team members.

Ability to plan, organize projects and prepare detailed reports and presentations.

Ability to use computers and a variety of software applications.

Ability to work through intern experience from May 17 through July 30, 2027.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, members, and ministry volunteers.

Ability to perform all the physical, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment.