Christ Church Cathedral Youth Internship This position


Christ Church Cathedral Youth Internship This position...

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Christ  Church  Cathedral  Youth  Internship     This  position  is  a  year-­‐long  internship  that  supports  the  youth  ministry  at  Christ   Church  Cathedral.  The  youth  intern  will  invest  in  6th-­‐12th  grade  students  by  building   deep  and  meaningful  relationships,  modeling  a  Christ-­‐like  lifestyle  and  attitude,   assisting  and  leading  ministry  events,  and  becoming  involved  in  the  life  of  Christ   Church  Cathedral.     Objective  of  the  Youth  Internship   • The  objective  for  the  youth  internship  will  be  to  serve,  lead,  teach,  mentor,   and  motivate  the  youth  at  Christ  Church  Cathedral  in  their  walk  with  God.  We   encourage  our  Interns  to  follow  the  words  of  Paul  when  he  said  to  Titus…   “In  everything  set  them  an  example  by  doing  what  is  good.  In  your  teaching   show  integrity,  seriousness,  and  soundness  of  speech  that  cannot  be   condemned.”  –Titus  2:7-­8   • Gain  hands-­‐on  experience  in  youth  and  urban  ministry.   • Begin  to  formulate  and  articulate  a  philosophy  of  youth  ministry.     Job  Description   • Covenant  to  one  year  at  a  minimum,  with  the  possibility  of  continuing  for  an   additional  year.     • Attend,  assist,  and  lead  in  all  youth  events:  one  church  service,  Sunday  School   from  10-­‐11  a.m.,  EYC  on  Sundays  from  4-­‐6  p.m.,  school  lunch,  community   service  days,  lock-­‐ins,  retreats,  mission  trips,  etc…   • Work  with  the  Minister  for  Youth  in  planning  program  for  events.     • Assist  in  promoting  events  by  communicating  with  youth  and  parents  via   email,  phone  calls,  and  social  media.   • Attend  staff  meeting  on  Tuesday  mornings.     • Attend  at  least  two  Vestry  meetings.   • Ask  questions,  seek  leadership,  take  risks,  and  learn.   • Take  “Safeguarding  God’s  Children”  course.   • Regularly  spend  time  in  personal  and  spiritual  development  to  maintain  your   own  spiritual  health  outside  of  ministry.   • Work  days  are  flexible  according  to  school  schedule  and  other  events.  A   typical  work  week  would  include  25  hours  with  10-­‐12  weeks  out  of  the  year   being  40+  hours.     Qualifications   • A  passion  for  proclaiming  the  Good  News.   • A  passion  for  working  with  youth.   • Willingness  to  learn,  fail,  and  grow.   • An  ability  to  teach  and  lead  individuals  and  groups.   • Must  be  at  least  one  year  out  of  high  school.     To  Apply   • Submit  a  resume,  completed  essay  questions,  and  at  least  three  references   (no  family  members)  to  [email protected]     • For  additional  information  contact  Jeremy  Bradley  at  713-­‐217-­‐1349.  

  Essay  Questions   • Why  do  you  think  youth  ministry  is  important,  how  can  it  effectively  be  done,   and  why  do  you  feel  that  God  is  calling  you  to  serve  in  youth  ministry?   • How  has  youth  ministry  affected  you  in  your  growth  and  development  as  a   Christian?     • What  do  you  expect  to  gain  from  the  internship  at  Christ  Church  Cathedral?