The Grace Students Intern for the Olathe campus is responsible for providing oversight of High School and Middle School ministries for that campus. This person will build relationships with students in the church and in the community. They will also provide a framework for communication and teamwork among directors, volunteers, parents and youth.
Department / Ministry Area
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Family Ministries / Grace Students
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Reports To
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Grace Students Director - Overland Park Campus
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Position Classification
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Intern
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Time Commitment
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Full-time; exempt
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Campus Schedule
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Wednesday-Sunday and as needed for ministry events
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Responsibilities/Duties
- Actively participate and oversee the operation of Grace Students Olathe
- Share the vision of Grace Students with the church
- Join local youth ministry networks
- Represent Grace Students in staff meetings
- Work with the Grace Students Director for planning retreats and camps for Grace Students
- Ensure that communication to students, volunteers and parents is occurring and effective
- Develop and track annual Ministry Plan and Budget for Grace Students Olathe
- Enthusiastically draw high school and middle school attendees to Jesus Christ
- Develop and implement a comprehensive vision and direction for a vibrant and growing ministry to Olathe students
- Recruit, train, evaluate, and recognize volunteers for Grace Students
- Coordination with Grace Kids to ensure seamless transition of 5th grade into middle school
- Oversee the baptism process for Olathe students, walking a potential candidate from accepting Jesus to baptism and the next step in their spiritual growth
- Collaborate with Grace Students staff to continue the vision of Grace Church
Skills/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1 year experience with students
- Experience with and has a passion for reaching youth in the church and the community
- Great relational skills: full of faith, friendly, calm, and professional
- Outstanding communication, organizational and teambuilding skills
Expectations
- Accept and support the Grace Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Values as listed on the church website
- Exhibit a servant’s heart and willingness to get the job done well and on time
- Ensure good stewardship of ministry funds and resources
- Act as a positive representative of Grace Church at all times
- Maintain complete confidentiality with all sensitive pieces of information
- Have a good sense of humor and ability to have fun while working hard as part of a team
- Demonstrate flexibility, dependability, and high morale in difficult and stressful circumstances
- Exhibit a heart of passion, humility, integrity