Summer Intern - Middle School

Oak Hills; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak Hills Church (OHC) is seeking a motivated student ministry assistant to support the Next Gen - Students team. This role focuses on building relationships with middle schoolers, helping run weekly gatherings, and assisting volunteers during events.

You will participate in summer activities, contribute to content planning for services, and assist in administrative tasks and social media management. This is a seasonal, on-site position aligned with the student ministry calendar.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university.
• Must provide own transportation to church activities.
• Complete a background check and child safety training.
• Must adhere to OHC policies.
• Basic knowledge of Scripture and clearly articulate the gospel.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with middle schoolers and create environments where they feel known, welcomed, and connected.
• Assist with weekly student gatherings, including setup, execution, and teardown.
• Support small group leaders and adult volunteers weekly.
• Help plan and attend summer events and ministry programs.
• Encourage students in faith through prayer and discussion at events.
• Assist with social media and administrative tasks for student ministry.
• Identify and contribute to a summer ministry project aligned with ministry goals.
• Plan four intentional hangout events to foster relationships and invite peers.
• Arrange weekly meetings with a student or leader.
• Contribute to content for Wednesday night services through preparation and delivery.
• Shadow ministry team members and participate in daily planning.
• Participate in staff meetings and ministry trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Event support

Social media basics

Team collaboration

Planning and organization

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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: Middle 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 middle schoolers and help 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 help students take next steps in their faith through prayer over students and leading conversations at weekly events.

Assists with organization, social media, and other administrative tasks related to student ministry.

Completes and identifies 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 meaningful relationships, strengthen community, and create welcoming opportunities for people to invite friends and get connected ( ex: movie night, arcade takeover, pickleball tournament etc.).

Identifies a way to have an intentional meeting with a student or leader once a week

Assists in developing content for Wednesday night services through 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, and 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.