CHILDREN'S MINISTRY SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Roles of a Summer Intern

• Assist in the planning and executing of the children’s ministry of Mount Vernon Baptist Church while gaining valuable experience across several ministry areas.
• Promote and work under the vision and direction of the Minister for Children & Families.

Responsibilities of a Summer Intern

• Full-time position (40 hours a week).
• Supporting the Children’s Ministry staff and volunteers to carry out the mission of Mount Vernon Kids:
  • T- Teach kids to know and love Jesus.
  • R- Reach out to share God’s love.
  • E- Equip families to disciple their kid(s).
  • E- Encourage kids in a life of prayer, worship, and fellowship.
• Tasks to include, but not limited to -
  • Planning, setting up and helping with Vacation Bible School.
  • Leading a small group of children during Worship Arts Camp.
  • Providing support to our Sunday School ministry, to include leading a class.
  • Planning and leading weekly Wednesday evening children’s programming.
  • Meet weekly with the Minister for Children & Families for discipleship and spiritual growth.
  • Begin to develop a working knowledge of children’s ministry.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Length of Employment

• 10 weeks (Dates may be negotiable).
  • Late May/Early June- Early August.

Summer Intern Compensation

• $5,000 for the 10 weeks of employment.

Summer 2026 Supervisor

Supervisor: Michelle Ives, Minister for Children & Families