Student Intern - Valparaiso University (Undergraduate Ministry)

Student Intern - Valparaiso University (Undergraduate Ministry) Work Location: Indiana; Job Type: Part time To advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position focuses on learning the basics of college campus ministry. It is limited to students currently enrolled in a four‑year or community college. Second‑year students and those at a community college may intern at a two‑year/community college. Third‑year students and higher can work at a four‑year or community college. Non‑InterVarsity students at a Christian college must have third or fourth year standing. Growth Objectives Develop in college campus ministry leadership Grow in spiritual understanding, biblical knowledge, ministry experience and skills, and mature as a disciple of Jesus Christ Develop daily spiritual disciplines Pursue spiritual relationships and involvement in a worshipping community Discern God’s call to ministry service with InterVarsity and its mission Major Responsibilities Participate and engage fully with the campus ministry team to cast spiritual vision and direction Contribute to the accomplishment of the campus ministry team’s plans for spiritual growth and transformation Teach students to love, study, and apply Scripture to their lives Promote the Mission on campus (to advance witnessing communities that are bolder, broader, and more ethnically diverse): Seek opportunities to proclaim and demonstrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ Learn to guide chapters (or assigned segments of a chapter) in the development of strategic thinking regarding witness to the university Learn to model and assist students and faculty in growing in their love for God's people of every ethnicity and culture Encourage a prayerful lifestyle in students, especially focusing on those who do not yet follow Jesus as Lord and Savior Engage positively with the supervision and training you receive from your staff ministry trainer and/or director Assist with reporting as assigned Serve as an ambassador of InterVarsity to individual ministry partners and churches, through prayer, discussion of ministry efforts, mission, and accomplishments Other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications A follower of Jesus Christ Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement A developing passion for evangelism Demonstrates campus ministry leadership qualities such as initiative, self‑awareness and cultural awareness, communication, professionalism, eagerness to learn, cross‑cultural competence, teamwork, and relational maturity. Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: $31,320.00 – $41,772.00 per year (funded through personal fundraising; vary based on ability to secure a donor team) Benefits: health care, retirement savings with a match (403(b) plan and matching contributions), dental insurance, employee assistance program, employee discounts, flexible work schedule, flexible spending accounts, health insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, professional development assistance, vision insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith‑based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr