2026 Summer Intern

Purpose 
To serve Austin Ridge Bible Church by ministering to both individuals and groups as they are invited to Know, Grow, and Serve Jesus. To gain a fuller understanding of ministry within the context of church life while being exposed to five distinct aspects of ministry: Administration, Leadership Development, Spiritual Formation, Relational Ministry, and Teaching.

Schedule and hours may fluctuate, but will include:

• 12-Week paid Internship
• Working 30-40 hours per week
• Extended hours during Camp. There may also be some weekends where you may be needed to help serve with special events

Areas of Responsibility

• Participate in a number of different aspects of ministry, including, but not limited to: mentoring, discipling, teaching, forming curriculum, creating events, leading a group, connecting with individuals, and improving volunteer procedures
• Lead and/or teach in various settings dependent on call and gifting (small groups, Sunday service, ministry teams, mission teams, etc.)
• Assist in ministry development. Examples include recruiting volunteers, managing programs, and/or working alongside Austin Ridge staff and volunteer teams
• Individual study and required reading as assigned. Some material may need to be completed prior to the beginning of internship.
• Attend all applicable leadership meetings
• Attend Sunday services.
• Programming and attendance at all scheduled events
• Office and administrative work
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Attend Austin Ridge staff meetings
  • Weekly meeting with supervisor
  • Monthly meeting with intern program coordinator
• You will receive one week (5 days) paid flex days (sick & PTO) during the internship, upon approval of the direct report

Qualifications:

• A believer
• 1-year of college experience

Position Requirements

• An interest to explore vocational ministry
• Profess agreement with Austin Ridge doctrinal statement
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to make a positive contribution to staff culture that aspires to excellence, teamwork, customer service and the ethics of servant leadership demonstrated by Christ
• Prior to, during, and after this experience, interns are expected to maintain a lifestyle of spiritual growth, including prayer, generosity, service, small group accountability, and a mentor relationship.

Our Commitment to Austin Ridge Interns

• Interns will be given a place to safely explore their calling to vocational ministry
• Interns will be mentored and developed as leaders both specifically and generally through Austin Ridge staff
• Interns will be evaluated on an ongoing basis regarding their performance. Formal written evaluations will be done periodically.