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What does an intern do? 

Coming alongside Mission Southside to put God’s love into action by extending help through hope. Interns will participate in relationally equipping community leaders by loving and serving together, learning from each other, and creating holistic Christ-centered community.  This will include a wide range of HELP and HOPE experiences, with primary focus on the summer programs for children and teens.
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Summer Internship Program 2022

Job Brief

Coming alongside Mission Southside to put God’s love into action by extending help through hope. Interns will participate in relationally equipping community leaders by loving and serving together, learning from each other, and creating holistic Christ-centered community. This will include a wide range of HELP and HOPE experiences that will allow the intern to grow in their leadership ability, with primary focus on the summer programs for children and teens.

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Hours at the Mission

25 hrs. per week  (Tentative outline below)

Schedule

9-week program beginning Tuesday, May 31st and ending July 29th.
9am-2pm plus Tuesday 5:30-8:30 with Mondays off.

General Outline

9-10am for Learning Community
10-2pm for ministry focus and additional Help & Hope experiences (plan on some additional morning, evening & weekend serving opportunities)

Responsibilities at the Mission

  • Leaders in Training:  Encourage, equip, and mentor a small group of young teens growing in faith, character and life skills
  • Bible Story Activity Kits & Kids Clubs: Help organize materials for activity kits and deliver with Site Team to families for 7 weeks. If possible – lead activities in person.
  • Sports Night/Sports Leagues:  Assist with planning, coordinating, and hosting weekly sports league to connect with kids, teens, and families.
  • Grow as an obedient follower of Jesus as you learn, lead, and train others in living on mission.

Other Help & Hope Opportunities:

  • Community Connections: Learning from key volunteers and ministry partners
  • Providing assistance (Furniture Delivery, Food Co-op, Warehouse, Prayer)
  • Composing a Ministry Letter
  • Special Projects
  • Opportunities to be exposed to elements of non-profit leadership
  • Service & Discovery mentoring: Come alongside young teens interested in serving the community and discovering more about God.

Details

  • May 31st – Internship Starts
  • July 29th – Internship Ends
  • Stipend for all slots – This will be discussed during interviews

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If you have questions, please contact Steve Friesen at nick@missionsouthside.org

(Summer Interns ideally at least 1 year out of high school, but must be 18 years of age by start of internship).

2022 Mission Southside Summer Internship Application

If you are interested, please complete the application below by February 21, 2022.

  • CONTACT INFORMATION


  • BACKGROUND INFORMATION
  • What motivates you the most when you think about serving with Mission Southside?
  • What is your story of coming to know and follow Christ?
  • What has helped you grow the most in loving and serving the Lord? Who are the people that have come alongside you in this journey?
  • What are some of your key strengths and abilities?
  • What is an area of your life (a specific skill, habit, ability, character quality, etc.) in which you would like to grow?


  • Rate yourself in the following areas on a scale of 1-10 (1 being a growth area and 10 being the strongest)
  • Communication
    Your ability to share information in a way that it is well received, absorbed, acknowledged and acted on.
  • Community
    Your ability to engage relationally and help others participate and grow in relational connectedness & belonging.
  • Connecting
    Your ability to see the big picture, then help others understand the big picture and where their strengths shine.
  • Care
    Your ability to express care and value to each and every person you interact with.

  • Do you have housing available in the Olathe area during the time of the summer internship?
  • Will you have a car available to you during the time of the summer internship?
  • To the best of my understanding, I have the emotional and physical stamina required to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of this internship.
  • To the best of my knowledge, I can be available for the 9 weeks of the Mission Southside internship.


  • OTHER
  • Year of Highschool / College Graduation:
  • Foreign Language & Fluency (Leave blank if none):
  • Home Church / Campus Ministry (Leave blank if none):


  • REFERENCES
    Please provide two references; include at least one from a supervisor, professor or mentor.

  • REFERENCE 1

  • REFERENCE 2

  • I understand that a background check will be required and will be a condition of employment as an intern with Mission Southside.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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