Summer Youth Internship Village Presbyterian Church on Mission
Are you a college sophomore, junior, or senior who is seeking a ministry position this summer? Do you want to: • Gain practical ministry experience? • Work in an atmosphere of personal and professional guidance and support? • Explore your gifts and call to vocational ministry? • Grow spiritually and theologically? • Work with other college students in relational ministry with middle and high school students?
If so, we have a terrific opportunity here at Village Presbyterian Church! Each summer we hire several college students as full-time, paid interns in our youth department, and each summer our middle and high school students look forward to their arrival.
Village Presbyterian Church is a 5,000-member church, located in the suburbs of Kansas City. Village offers many programs including a strong youth ministry program that is thriving with students from across the metro area.
Our interns’ primary responsibilities include: • Planning and running weekly summer programming for middle and high school students. • Organizing, preparing and leading four youth trips: youth choir tour, MS mission trip, HS trip to Montreat Youth Conference and HS Boundary Waters canoe trip. Interns will be assigned to 2-3 trips and will not typically be asked to attend all four. • Spending relational time with students, such as coffee, lunch and other outings. • Being a positive role model and example of faith for our middle and high schoolers.
TO APPLY, send a resume, statement of faith (or simply a letter about your faith journey), and one letter of recommendation to Are you a college sophomore, junior, or senior who is seeking a ministry position this summer? Do you want to: • Gain practical ministry experience? • Work in an atmosphere of personal and professional guidance and support? • Explore your gifts and call to vocational ministry? • Grow spiritually and theologically? • Work with other college students in relational ministry with middle and high school students?
If so, we have a terrific opportunity here at Village Presbyterian Church! Each summer we hire several college students as full-time, paid interns in our youth department, and each summer our middle and high school students look forward to their arrival.
Village Presbyterian Church is a 5,000-member church, located in the suburbs of Kansas City. Village offers many programs including a strong youth ministry program that is thriving with students from across the metro area.
Our interns’ primary responsibilities include: • Planning and running weekly summer programming for middle and high school students. • Organizing, preparing and leading four youth trips: youth choir tour, MS mission trip, HS trip to Montreat Youth Conference and HS Boundary Waters canoe trip. Interns will be assigned to 2-3 trips and will not typically be asked to attend all four. • Spending relational time with students, such as coffee, lunch and other outings. • Being a positive role model and example of faith for our middle and high schoolers.
TO APPLY, send a resume, statement of faith (or simply a letter about your faith journey), and one letter of recommendation to youth@villagepres.org by Feb. 1, 2019. Phone interviews will be scheduled for the month of February.
Our 2019 internship start date is May 28 going through Aug. 4. Dates can be flexible if needed. Salary is $400 a week for up to ten weeks. Interns who are not local will be provided housing with a church host family.
For more information about our youth department and programs, please check our website, villagepresyouth.org. Find more information about the ministry and other programs of Village Presbyterian Church at www.villagepres.org.
Contact Information: youth@villagepres.org, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Part-Time Positions
Teen Barista Village Presbyterian Church on Mission
Village Church on Mission is looking for a responsible youth to be a teen barista in the Village Cup coffee shop. This is a paid position. The ideal candidate will be able to:
Work when scheduled, including Sundays, evenings and other days when requested
Arrive on time for shift, dressed according to dress code with name tag
Greet customers with a smile
Exhibit a positive attitude and willingness to work
Work well under pressure and close supervision
Be able to work long hours on their feet, and lift 20 pounds
Take initiative to stock and clean the area as needed
Check email daily and respond within 24 hours
Please complete a Village Church job application and submit it to Emily Berns, director of food service, emily.berns@villagepres.org.
Building & Grounds Custodian Village Presbyterian Church on Mission
Hours: 6-8 hours Saturday only Compensation: $10-$12 per hour
This job requires general cleaning abilities and helping staff with room setups. Some lifting and a lot of walking.
Please contact George Darrington at george@villagepres.org to apply or for more information.
Dishwashers Village Presbyterian Church on Mission
The Village Church on Mission Road Food Service Department needs dishwashers. Shifts mostly Wednesday evenings, but also occasional other evenings and weekends as needed for food service events. All employees are cross-trained to fill every position. Average of two to three shifts per month. This is a paid position.
A qualified candidate must be able to tolerate wet and hot conditions, stand and walk for a couple of hours at a time, and be able to consistently lift 25 pounds, often twisting at the waist. Must be responsible, be able to work unsupervised, and regularly check and respond to emails. Interested parties should contact Chef Emily Berns at emily.berns@villagepres.org or 913-671-2348. Free meal with every shift you work!
CONTACT: Kathy Lueckert Director of Finance and Administration 913-671-2365 email Get Directions
