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 (ages 19-29) 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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2018-2019 INTERNSHIP DATES

Application Deadline – January 26th
1st Interviews – January 29th – February 1st
2nd Interviews – February 12th – February 15th
Final Selections Made – February 20th – 22nd
Required Support Raising Meeting – March 11th @ Perrysburg Campus
Initial Support Raising – March – Mid-June
First Internship Meeting – August 7th, 2017
Last Internship Meeting – June 5th, 2018

SCHEDULE & EXPECTATIONS

Weekly schedules vary depending on your area of ministry, however, most schedules will involve serving at all weekend services. A minimum commitment of 18-26 hours a week is expected for each intern. The internship meetings are on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00pm, which all interns are required to attend.

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AREAS OF MINISTRY

Where do your unique skills and talents fit?

KIDS (Infants-5th)

-Weekend preparation
-Curriculum development
-Ministry projects and events
-Communication with kids, volunteers, and parents.
-Leading & coaching volunteers

STUDENTS (6th-12th)

-Weekend preparation
-Curriculum development
-Weekly programming (LifeGroup, Weekend Services, & Special Events)
-Ministry projects
-Communicating with students, parents, and volunteers
-Conference & event planning
-Leading & coaching volunteers

ADULTS

-Connect guests to LifeGroups
-Group leader trainings
-Administration and scheduling volunteers
-Special project development
-Event management
-Curriculum development

MUSIC

-Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys
-Develop on professional technique, performance experience, and spiritual maturity
-Schedule and develop volunteers
-Create clicks, loops, and other elements for musical performance

PRODUCTION

-Hands-on experience in lighting, audio, live video, and stage design
-Operate audio/lighting/switcher consoles, cameras, computers, stage prep, and equipment repairs and maintenance
-Learn all aspects of the live production process
-Schedule, train, and lead volunteer teams

VISUAL MEDIA

-Video, Graphics, Photography
-Assist with managing/prioritizing video requests
-Coordinate props & costumes for photo/video shoots
-Present ideas, participate in collaborative sessions
-Help identify talent & locations for video shoots
-Create engaging visuals
-Create graphic materials
-Gain experience in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects

MISSIONS/OUTREACH

-Plan, organize, train and run international mission trips
-Operate and evaluate systems for fund-raising and accounting for money raised
-Research and select air transportation & logistics
-Collect, organize and pack all donated items that accompany teams on trips
-Participate in local outreach ministry activities

COMMUNICATIONS

– Writing, editing, and proofreading all materials that go out from the church
– Creating and managing content for web and social media
– Researching marketing strategies used by other churches and organizations
– Communicating with advertising agencies
– Working with internal clients (Ministries & Departments) to assess and serve their promotional needs

CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION

-Assist campus staff each weekend
-Plan and coordinate campus & volunteer events
-Work alongside Guest Services volunteers each weekend
-Assess and improve current processes

CENTRAL SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION

-Proofing, printing, sorting, copying, logistics
-Prepare, coordinate and supply campuses with all materials needed
-Help plan and coordinate campus & volunteer events
-Work alongside Guest Services volunteers each weekend
-Assess & improve current processes

FINANCE/HUMAN RESOURCES

-Procurement, Human Resources, Finance
-Manage benefits data
-Administrative work with systems and HR management
-Onboard and train new team members
-Accounts payable & budget management

IT/TECH SUPPORT

-Network environments
-Server environments
-End-user support
-Web development/management
-PC and Mac repair
-Multi-task & provide on-call support

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DETAILS AND 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 ages 19-29 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?

We currently have interns serving at all of our Campuses. The Campus placement will be determined based on the skill-set of the intern and current opportunities available within the church.

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