Summer Youth Ministry Intern 2026

Westminster Theological Seminary; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Summer ministry stipend

Mentorship experience

Job summary

A multicultural church in New York City seeks a Summer Youth Ministry Intern for approximately 8–10 weeks. The intern will gain hands-on experience in children’s and youth ministry, support Sunday programs, and help with a six-week Vacation Bible School. This role includes mentorship, leadership development, and participation in church activities. Housing and a summer stipend are provided, alongside opportunities for spiritual growth and vocational discernment in urban ministry.

Qualifications

• Experience in children's or youth ministry preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Sunday morning children’s ministry.
• Help plan and facilitate the Vacation Bible School program.
• Participate in curriculum preparation and program logistics.

Skills

Leadership skills

Teaching ability

Relationship-building

Job description

SUMMER YOUTH MINISTRY INTERN

Chinese Evangel Mission Church - Manhattan 97 Madison St., New York, NY 10002

CHURCH DESCRIPTION

Chinese Evangel Mission Church is a multi-generational, multilingual Christian congregation located in the Lower East Side / Chinatown neighborhood of New York City. Our church family includes English, Cantonese, and Mandarin‑speaking members and reflects the diverse cultures of the surrounding community. We are committed to sharing the gospel, discipling the next generation, and serving families in an urban context.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Summer Youth Ministry Internship provides an opportunity to explore ministry in a diverse urban church setting. The program is conducted in English. The intern will gain hands‑on experience in children’s and youth ministry through participation in Sunday children’s programs and a six‑week Vacation Bible School (VBS) outreach during July and August. The intern will work closely with pastoral staff and ministry directors to support program planning, teaching, and relationship‑building with children and families.

PURPOSE

• Provide practical exposure to youth and children’s ministry in an urban church.
• Develop leadership, teaching, and relational ministry skills.
• Encourage spiritual growth and vocational discernment for those exploring ministry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with Sunday morning children’s ministry (teaching support, activities, classroom management).
• Help plan and facilitate the six‑week Vacation Bible School program.
• Participate in curriculum preparation, setup, and program logistics.
• Build positive relationships with children, youth, volunteers, and families.
• Support ministry events and occasional outreach activities.
• Attend weekly check‑ins and ministry planning meetings with pastoral staff.

EMPLOYMENT LENGTH

Approximately 8–10 weeks during the summer (June–August), including preparation time for the VBS program and participation during the six‑week VBS sessions in July and August. Exact start and end dates will be determined in consultation with the selected intern.

WORK SCHEDULE

Approximately 40 hours per week, including Sunday mornings and participation in VBS programming and ministry activities throughout the week.

SUPERVISION

The intern will report directly to the Pastor and work closely with the Children’s Ministry and VBS program directors. Regular mentoring meetings will provide guidance, feedback, and ministry reflection.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

• Weekly spiritual reflection with the supervising pastor.
• Participation in church worship and prayer gatherings.
• Conversations about urban ministry, cross‑cultural service, and pastoral leadership.

EVALUATION

• Ongoing feedback through weekly check‑ins.
• A mid‑summer progress conversation.
• A final evaluation and ministry reflection at the conclusion of the internship.

COMPENSATION

• Housing provided for the duration of the internship in New York City.
• Summer ministry stipend.
• Mentorship and ministry experience in an urban, multicultural church setting.

TERMINATION

Chinese Evangel Mission Church reserves the right to terminate the internship at any time for any reason. The intern may also terminate the internship at any time during the summer. If the internship is terminated by either party, housing and stipend support will cease at that time.