Internship Program.

Training and equipping the next generation of leaders.

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The internship program is designed to train and equip the next generation of leaders for work within and beyond the walls of our church. We’re looking for energetic, self-starters who are interested in getting great hands-on experience and making a positive and lasting impact in our communities.

Why not dedicate this next season of your life to a once in a lifetime opportunity?

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2020-2021 INTERNSHIP DATES

Application Deadline: January 31
Round 1 Interviews: February 10-13
Round 2 Interviews: February 24-27
Final Selections: March 9-13
Support Raising Training: March 22
Support Raising Follow Up Meeting: May 9
Support Raising Follow Up Meeting: June 28
First Internship Class: July 28
Last Internship Class: June 1, 2021

SCHEDULE & EXPECTATIONS

A minimum commitment of 20-24 hours per week is expected from the Interns. Hours vary depending on the placement, and may require hours on the weekend and during the week. Specific schedules are clarified during the interviews. The Internship Class, which all Interns are required to attend, takes place on Tuesday afternoons.

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AREAS OF MINISTRY

Where do your unique skills and talents fit?

KIDS MINISTRY LEADERSHIP (Infants-5th Grade)

-Participate in programming and curriculum development (including Groups and Large Program experiences)
-Develop large group communication skills
-Assist with ministry projects and event planning and execution
-Gain experience leading and coaching members of the DreamTeam (volunteers)
-Develop communication skills with children, parents and volunteers
-Gain experience in teambuilding and collaboration

STUDENT MINISTRY LEADERSHIP (6th-12th Grades)

-Participate in programming and curriculum development (including Groups and Large Program experiences)
-Develop large group communication skills
-Assist with ministry projects and event planning and execution
-Gain experience leading and coaching members of the DreamTeam (volunteers)
-Develop communication skills with students, parents and volunteers
-Gain experience in teambuilding and collaboration

NEXT STEPS MINISTRY LEADERSHIP (Adults)

-Participate in programming and curriculum development (in areas related to Groups, GrowthTrack and DreamTeam)
-Help people connect and move one step on the spiritual journey (in Groups, GrowthTrack or DreamTeam)
-Develop large group communication skills
-Assist with ministry projects and event planning and execution
-Gain experience leading and coaching members of the DreamTeam (volunteers)
-Develop communication skills with guests and volunteers
-Gain experience in teambuilding and collaboration

ARTS MINISTRY LEADERSHIP (MUSIC TRACK)

-Develop skills in one or more of these areas: vocals, guitar, bass, drums, and/or keys
-Grow in professional technique and performance experience
-Create clicks, loops, and other elements for musical performance
-Learn all aspects of the live production process
-Assist with ministry projects and event planning and execution
-Develop communication skills with guests and volunteers
-Gain experience leading and coaching members of the DreamTeam (volunteers)
-Gain experience in teambuilding and collaboration

ARTS MINISTRY LEADERSHIP (PRODUCTION TRACK)

-Develop skills in one or more of these areas: lighting, audio, live video, and/or stage design
-Learn all aspects of the live production process
-Assist with ministry projects and event planning and execution
-Develop communication skills with guests and volunteers
-Gain experience leading and coaching members of the DreamTeam (volunteers)
-Gain experience in teambuilding and collaboration

ARTS MINISTRY LEADERSHIP (VISUAL MEDIA TRACK)

-Develop skills in one or more of these areas: video, graphics, photography
-Learn aspects of the visual media process
-Participate in visual media projects through collaborative creative sessions and through planning and executing projects
-Gain experience in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects
-Gain experience leading and coaching
-Gain experience in teambuilding and collaboration

MINISTRY ADMINISTRATION

-Provide support through church-wide systems
-Assess and improve current processes
-Assist with ministry projects and event planning and execution (logistics, task and project management)
-Gain experience leading and coaching
-Develop communication skills with guests and volunteers
-Gain experience in teambuilding and collaboration

IT/TECH SUPPORT LEADERSHIP

-Develop skills in network and server environments, end user support, web development/management, and PC and Mac repair
-Provide support through church-wide systems
-Assess and improve current processes
-Gain experience leading and coaching

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

-Develop skills associated with the core business functions of the church
-Main areas of focus would include Finance, HR, or Procurement
-Help set up the systems and processes that serve our staff and church
-Develop written and verbal communication by connecting data and church decisions
-Assess and improve current processes
-Gain experience leading and coaching

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DETAILS & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s holding you back?

What is provided?

CedarCreek provides resources (over $2,000 value) to every intern accepted into the program. This includes phenomenal road trips to the Catalyst conference in Atlanta, our partner churches across the region, and the Global Leadership Summit. We also provide a mentor, coaching, and hands-on training in your selected ministry area. It’s a priceless experience learning and growing from some of the top leaders in Northwest Ohio.

Is this a paid internship?

Outside of the resources (over $2,000 value) provided by CedarCreek, interns accepted into the program will be paid through support raising. A minimum of $1,000 is required to start the program.

What are the eligibility requirements?

The Internship Program is open to young adults who are at least one year out of high school. If you are outside of the United States, a Visa is required.

What about school?

We encourage interns to manage college classes and the internship program at the same time, like many of our past interns. We believe completing college and getting a degree should be your top priority. If your college or university offers internship credit opportunities, we will work directly with your counselors and/or professors to ensure you meet all the necessary requirements.

What about other work opportunities?

It is our expectation that most, if not all, interns will secure outside employment. We ask, however, that ministry expectations and time requirements take precedent over outside work schedules for Weekend Services, Staff Meetings, and Tuesday Evening Internship Meetings. If adequate support is raised, interns can reduce or even eliminate their part-time jobs to allow more time for their area of ministry, school, etc.

What about housing and transportation?

The majority of your internship responsibilities will require that you have a reliable form of transportation and housing within a reasonable distance of the Campus/location where you are assigned.

Will I be taking out trash and getting coffee?

You’ve probably heard of internships that are filled with tasks like taking out the trash, printing copies all day, and running to your local coffee shop to pick up coffees for your boss. While we do like coffee and you may make a few copies, at CedarCreek we are committed to stretching and empowering young leaders to carry out our mission of helping spiritually restless and unchurched people love Jesus, serve others, and tell the world about Christ.

Does the internship lead to employment?

While it’s absolutely true that some of our best hires have been interns, we don’t promise a job, we promise an experience. We are looking for people that want to be on mission with what God is doing in and through CedarCreek Church, whether that leads to a job in the church or not. If you enter into a season of ministry as an intern and expect to be rewarded with a job, you will be frustrated.

What Campus/Location will I be assigned to?

If your Intern role is Campus-based, the Campus placement will be determined based on the skill-set of the intern and current opportunities available at each Campus. If your Intern role aligns with our Central Support Teams, you will operate out of the Central Support offices, located at the Perrysburg Campus.

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