The Port City Internship Application (Media Team) 2025/2026

The Port City Internship Application 2025/2026
We are so excited that you are APPLYING to serve as an intern at Port City Community Church! As a church, we believe that interns are an essential part of our ministry activity and who we are becoming! Serving as an intern is an opportunity for you as college students to SERVE our church together, to GROW as followers of Jesus together, and to LEAD others as you develop as leaders together! We are looking for students currently attending college (specifically juniors and seniors) who are highly motivated, hard-working, and spiritually hungry.

The Port City Internship Program exists to develop and empower the next generation of college-aged leaders to become representatives and builders of God's kingdom by leading them to serve, grow, and lead together!

THE APPLICATION PROCESS!

The application is extensive because we are committed to finding the right people to be on our intern team! As you go through the application, you will find that it is split into three primary parts. The first section is some general information about who you are, the second is all about how you are wired, what you are looking for in applying for an internship, and a lot of super fun questions! The final section is where you can choose to apply for a specific team and role; this part of the application is not required but recommended!

After you submit your application, we will contact you to let you know if you have been selected for an interview! If we do not feel the internship is your next step, we will still reach out and help you find your best next step!!

If you are ready to serve together, grow together, and lead together, then this application is ready for you! Take your time with each question. We really want to get to know you better through this application. After completing the application, we will email you with further instructions and what to expect in this application process. If you have any questions, please email anna.gentry@portcitychurch.org.

Thank you for reading all of that! Let's get started by getting your email! :)
Email*
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Help us get to know you!
Tell us 3 things you are passionate about, and why:*
What motivates you when it comes to working in a job or on a task?*
What drains you when it comes to working in a job or on a task?*
Would you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert? (Do you get more energy from being alone or do people energize you?)*

IntrovertExtrovertOther
Please explain why you picked introvert or extrovert:*
Tell us why you want to step into leadership next year:*
What do you hope to get out of an intern opportunity next year?*
Tell us about your volunteering experience: *
Where have you volunteered in the past, and what did you learn from the experience?
Tell us about your leadership experience: *
Here is a question to get you started: Have you been in a leadership position before? Give an example of a time you lead a group or were considered a leader. What was that like for you?
Tell us briefly how you began a relationship with Jesus:*
Describe the current state of your walk with God:*
Include how you feel, ways you are growing, disciplines, and any struggles.
Describe anything about your personality, giftings, or skill sets that would be helpful for us to know?*
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Is there anything else you would like to add?

References

Please provide us with two good character references for yourself. Make sure to include their name, email, and a brief explanation of your relationship to them. Both references must be someone outside of Port City Community Church staff.
Reference #1*

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Email*
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Relationship*
Reference #2*

First NameLast Name
Email*
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Relationship*

Intern Teams and Role Applications

This year we are structuring all intern teams and roles with an added layer of intentionality. If you would like to apply for a specific intern team and/or a specific intern role, please select yes below! If not, simply select "No" and it will direct you to submit your application!
Please select the role you are applying for!*

Graphic DesignMotion and Animation Design!

Graphic Design Intern
We’re looking for creative and motivated interns to join our Gatherings Team and help bring visual cohesion and creative energy to our weekly gatherings and special events. This role blends hands-on design work with real-time production support, offering experience in both the creative process and live implementation of design elements.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in developing visual assets that support messaging and enhance the overall gathering experience

Collaborate with the communications, engagement, and production teams team to maintain visual consistency across platforms and mediums

Work alongside the production team to integrate graphics into live environments

Support programming workflows, ensuring all visual elements are executed smoothly and in alignment with the creative direction

Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and contribute to the ideation of visual themes and series branding

Requirements:

Availability on Tuesday after 3:00 PM and Sunday mornings is required

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects) or comparable design tools

Strong eye for layout, typography, and visual storytelling

Ability to take creative direction and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
What leads you to apply for the Graphic Design role?*
As a graphic design intern, you will be tasked with various projects. We want to see your creativity in action! You will use the file linked HERE as your brand kit as you design and submit the requests below!

If you have any trouble submitting your projects, please email them to anna.gentry@portcitychurch.org.
Submission 1; Using the file attached, create a full screen message slide with the text “Reaching People and Helping the Walk with God”*

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Submission 2: Using the file attached, create a lower third slide in this brand with the scripture John 5:8*

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Submission 3: Using the text below, make a 5x7 handout in the Summer Brand.*

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Jehovah Rohi “The Lord is My Shepherd”

Psalm 23:1-3

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.

This name of God speaks to the loving care that God provides us as our protective Shepherd.

Finding Comfort in His Presence:

Bring your worries and anxieties before Jehovah Rohi, seeking comfort in His presence. Pray for the assurance that, as your Shepherd, He is with you in times of trouble, leading you beside still waters and restoring your soul.

Acknowledging Dependence on Him:

Reflect on your dependence on God as your Shepherd. Acknowledge your need for His guidance, provision, and protection. Pray for humility to follow His lead and trust in His abundant care.

Motion and Animations Design Intern
We’re looking for a creative and motivated intern to join our Gatherings Team as a Motion and Animation Design Intern. This role blends digital animation work with live production support, offering experience in both the creative development process and the execution of animated content. Interns will help bring visual storytelling to life through motion graphics that enhance digital content, gatherings, and special events.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in creating animated assets that support messaging and elevate the visual experience across gatherings and video content
Collaborate with the media, production, and other ministry teams to ensure motion graphics align with broader visual direction and brand consistency
Help integrate motion graphics and animated elements into live and recorded content environments
Support file prep, organization, and delivery to ensure smooth execution across platforms
Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and contribute to the ideation of motion styles, visual themes, and series branding

Requirements:

Availability on Tuesday after 3:00 PM and Sunday mornings is required
Working knowledge of Blender Studio and/or Adobe Creative Suite — especially After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Basic understanding of animation principles, timing, and visual pacing
Strong eye for layout, typography, and motion-based storytelling
Ability to take creative direction, iterate quickly, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
As a motion design intern, you will be tasked with various projects. We want to see your creativity in action! You will use the files linked HERE as you design and submit the requests below.

If you have any trouble submitting your projects, please email them to anna.gentry@portcitychurch.org.
Submission 1: Using the file attached, create a 30 second countdown timer that says “Overflow summer begins in –countdown–”. *

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Submission 2: Using the same attached file, make 2 motion bugs. Bug ONE enters and exits the bottom right of the screen that says “Overflow Summer” - no longer than 10 seconds. Bug TWO scrolls across the bottom of the screen in the form of a ticker and says “Welcome to Overflow Summer” - no longer than 30 seconds*

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Thank you so much for applying to be a part of the 2025/2026 Port City internship! You will hear more information from our team soon. We love you!
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The Port City Internship Application 2025/2026

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References

Intern Teams and Role Applications

Graphic Design Intern

Motion and Animations Design Intern

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