Summer Ministry Intern: Grow Leadership & Serve Communities

Hope Church; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Church in Richmond, Virginia offers the HOPE Summer Internship—a 10-week, hands-on program designed to grow emerging leaders through ministry experience, mentorship, and intentional discipleship.

Interns serve alongside staff in designated ministry areas such as Kids, Students, College, Special Needs, Worship Arts, Production, and Ministry Experience. This full-time internship requires about 40 hours per week with commitments on Sundays, some evenings, trainings, camps, and events.

Qualifications

• Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and heart for serving others.
• Desire to grow in spiritual maturity and leadership.
• Willingness to take initiative and openness to feedback.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively.
• Dependability and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of ministry programs, services, camps, retreats, and events.
• Assist with day-to-day ministry operations including scheduling and logistics.
• Build relationships with ministry participants, volunteers, staff, and families.
• Collaborate with staff and interns to support ministry goals and a positive team environment.
• Participate in staff devotions, discipleship opportunities, and leadership training.
• Meet regularly with supervisor or mentor for coaching and development.
• Develop hands-on ministry and leadership skills through observation and practice.
• Explore gifts and calling to ministry within HOPE's strategic goals.

Skills

Growing faith

Leadership development

Teachable spirit

Interpersonal skills

Dependability

Job description

Hope Church in Richmond, Virginia offers the HOPE Summer Internship—a 10-week, hands-on program designed to grow emerging leaders through ministry experience, mentorship, and intentional discipleship.

Interns serve alongside staff in designated ministry areas such as Kids, Students, College, Special Needs, Worship Arts, Production, and Ministry Experience. This full-time internship requires about 40 hours per week with commitments on Sundays, some evenings, trainings, camps, and events.