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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2019-2020 INTERNSHIP DATES

Application Deadline: February 14th
1st Interviews: by February 22nd
2nd Interviews: February 25th – March 1st
Final Selections: March 11th – 13th
Required Support Raising Meeting: March 24th
Initial Support Raising: March – June
Support Raising Checkin: May 5th
Support Raising Checkin: June 30th
First Internship Meeting: August 6, 2019
Last Internship Meeting: June 2, 2020

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, which all interns are required to attend, are on Tuesday evenings.

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AREAS OF MINISTRY

Where do your unique skills and talents fit?

KIDS (Infants-5th)

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

STUDENTS (6th-12th)

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

MUSIC

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

PRODUCTION

-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

– Write, edit, and proofread all materials that go out from the church
– Create and manage content for web and social media
– Research marketing strategies used by other churches and organizations
– Communicate with advertising agencies
– Work with internal clients (Ministries & Departments) to assess and serve their promotional needs

CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION

-Help prepare Campuses for weekend experiences
-Assist Campus staff each weekend
-Help plan and coordinate Campus events
-Provide Campus support through churchwide systems
-Assess and improve current processes

CENTRAL SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION

-Logistics, task and project management, proofing, printing, sorting
-Prepare, coordinate and supply campuses with all materials needed
-Help plan and coordinate events
-Provide support through churchwide systems
-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 & 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?

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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