Summer Intern - Next Steps Team

Oak Hills; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Seasonal Administrative Support team member for the Next Steps ministry. This role supports setup, delivery, and follow-up for classes, events, and training, and engages guests to identify their next steps.

You will participate in planning, volunteer recruitment, and team activities while helping build a welcoming environment for students and young adults. May 17–July 30, 2027, 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
• Ability to develop leaders and work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating and co-leading Next Step experiences (classes, events, training).
• Connect with guests and new believers to identify next steps and provide follow-up.
• Prepare candidates for baptism and support baptism days, especially with students and young adults.
• Help recruit volunteers and participate in expanding the Next Steps Team.
• Support staff meetings and ministry planning activities.

Skills

Clear communication

Leadership development

Team collaboration

Project coordination

relational engagement

Education

Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program

Tools

Office software

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

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITES

• Assists withcoordinating and co-leading the Next Step experiences (e.g. classes, events, training). Supports set-up, content delivery, participant engagement, and follow-up.
• Connects with guests and new believers (in-person and by phone) to help them identify their next step. Use the Next Steps Discovery Process to listen well, discern needs, and recommend next-step pathways.
• Prepares candidates for baptism, supports baptism days, and helps administer baptisms, especially with students and young adults.
• Co-creates a recruitment strategy, identifies potential volunteers, and actively participates in expanding and strengthening the Next Steps Team.
• Engages in selected visits, calls, and prayer appointments. Assists with preparation and implementation of Next Steps and Prayer Team care sessions to gain exposure to practical ministry.
• 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