The internship program at Cornerstone is one of the most strategic ways we invest in God’s Kingdom. Our desire is to help develop the future leaders of the church through practical, hands-on ministry experience and intentional mentoring. We are passionate about building the next generation of church leaders, including those who will serve in vocational ministry and those who will honor the name of Christ in the secular workplace. As an intern, you will serve alongside our pastors and ministry support team to help facilitate the ministry of Cornerstone. Our prayer is that you will grow in knowledge and spiritual maturity, learn to function on a dynamic team, and gain valuable ministry and work experience, all of which will position you to serve Christ in the future, whatever that may hold.
Who Should Apply?
Students must be 16 years of age to begin an internship. We offer a limited number of Volunteer and Staff Internships each year. Internships opportunities are highly competitive and are awarded based upon assessed relational and spiritual maturity, ministry engagement, and experience. Most qualifying applicants will enter the program as a Volunteer Intern and progress into a Staff Internship through proven character and ability. Staff Internships are paid and involve a higher level of responsibility, which may include training and/or leading other interns. The internship year runs from May through April, while actual internships run for Summer, Fall, or Winter. Active interns must reapply by the spring deadline to be considered for an internship in the coming year. Responsibilities require interns to possess a driver’s license and a reliable form of transportation.
The following internships are available annually, depending upon availability. Note: Applying for an internship at Cornerstone does not guarantee an interview or position. Internship opportunities are subject to availability and are highly competitive.
Children’s Ministry Internship
Average Commitment: 12-15 hours per week
Typically Offered: Summer, Spring
Description: The Children’s Ministry Internship is designed to serve with children from infant to 6th grade. The Children’s Ministry Intern will gain the knowledge, tools, and techniques to become a successful Children’s Ministry leader. In addition to inspiring and teaching, the intern will engage in a variety of “behind the scenes” activities, training, and events that will help them apply ministry principles.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- The Children’s Ministry Intern will be an integral part in the design, maintenance, and implementation of special projects.
- Assist and observe in planning, executing, and evaluating the Children’s Ministry programming.
- Other specific duties occasionally to be performed by the Children’s Ministry Intern are leading a Sunday morning children’s small group and/or large group, attending camps, special events, and other fun and interactive ministry outings.
Student Ministry Internship
Average Commitment: 12-15 hours per week
Typically Offered: Summer
Description: The Student Ministry Internship is designed to serve with both Middle School (7th-8th Grade) and High School (9th-12th Grade). The intern will gain the knowledge, tools, and techniques to become successful as a Student Ministry leader. In addition to inspiring and teaching, the Student Ministry intern will engage in a variety of “behind the scenes” activities, training, and events that will help them apply ministry principles like developing a philosophy of ministry and wise ministry habits.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- The Student Ministry Intern will be an integral part in the design, maintenance, and implementation of special events.
- Assist and observe in planning, executing, and evaluating regular Student Ministry worship events.
- Other specific duties occasionally to be performed by the Student Ministry Intern are leading in student small groups and/or large group activities, attending camp, special events, and other fun and interactive ministry activities.
Media/Tech Ministry Internship
Average Commitment: 12-15 hours per week
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Description: The Media/Tech Internship is designed to assist in the creation of quality digital media material that promotes, encourages, and communicates Cornerstone’s vision of sharing life and sharing Christ together. The Media/Tech Ministry Intern will gain the knowledge, skills, and experience in how to properly use media and technology for God’s glory in the setting of the local church. In addition to hands-on, practical teaching, the intern will also be assigned various weekly and summer-long projects.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist in the production and recording of Sunday services and activities. This includes weekly services, baptisms, perspective members classes, and some special events.
- Accomplish weekly tasks such as editing and posting services, scheduling volunteers, and maintaining the worship center production room and equipment.
- Other specific duties occasionally to be performed by the Media/Tech Intern are to run various errands, assist in the production of special video projects, provide photography/video of various ministries.
- The Media/Tech Intern will be expected to complete at least one major independent video project off their own from conception to final product by the end of the internship.
Sports Ministry Internship
Average Commitment: 8 hours per week
Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
Description: The Sports Ministry Internship is designed to serve with children from 3K to 3rd grade. The Sports Ministry Intern will gain the knowledge, tools, and techniques to become a successful Sports Ministry leader. In addition to inspiring and teaching, the intern will engage in a variety of “behind the scenes” activities, training, and events that will help them apply ministry principles.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- The Sports Ministry Intern will be an integral part in the design, maintenance, and implementation of special projects.
- Assist and observe in planning, executing, and evaluating the Sports Ministry programming.
- Other specific duties occasionally to be performed by the Sports Ministry Intern are making sure the fields are prepared for Upward Soccer games and practices, special events, and other fun and interactive ministry outings.