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Ministry Exposure:  

A First Impressions intern will learn the value of a first impression and ongoing hospitality. They will work with a variety of people and teams to create an environment that makes people feel welcome. They will learn and understand the importance of providing a welcoming atmosphere to people who visit a church or other business for the first time. They will work alongside the First Impressions team to develop and improve the experience for a new person who walks through our doors for their first few visits as they become a growing member of our church. The intern will generate creative ideas/projects that improve our current First Impressions, hospitality, and weekend experience to provide a dynamic and engaging environment. They will also utilize the environment to create spaces for spiritual growth through interactive elements in the hallway and throughout the building. They will work with all First Impressions teams to learn about leading, organizing, and scheduling volunteers to greet, direct, treat, and seat guests attending New Walk Church.

Learning Experiences:

• Hospitality

• Leadership

• Organizing teams

• Recruiting right people

• Training new and existing volunteers

• Retaining and releasing volunteers

• Administrative work

• Project coordination

• Creative design

• Ministry assimilation

• Budget management

• Ministry planning

Skills Needed:

• Teamwork

• Organized

• Independently motivated

• Seeks out learning opportunities

• Big picture mentality

• Willingness to work with a diverse variety of people

• Facilitation of meetings, gatherings, celebrations

• Hospitality Experience (restaurant, hotel, theme park, church/ministry, retail)

• Desire to be part of a team that is on the front lines of growing an organization.

Ministry Exposure:  

This position’s primary exposure is in content creation for New Walk Church’s social media and sub-ministries. This position is for someone who has some experience with social media and content creation. The candidate would help us use social media to reach our community and beyond with the mission of New Walk and the Gospel. This intern will work under the Marketing Director to learn more about ministry, support our social media planning, content creation, and engagement.

Learning Experiences:

• Creating content to engage our community

• Collaborate with marketing team to develop social media plan and content

• Help create content that aligns with trends in social media

• Capturing storytelling content such as images and video

• Supporting our goals on platforms such as: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Youtube, …

Skills Needed: 

• Experience with creating content and the applications used in the creation process

• Social Media Processes, Tools, and Platforms (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)

Ministry Exposure:  

Production works alongside all ministry departments by using technology to champion the vision of New Walk Church and ultimately further the Kingdom.  Work with a team of creatives from hearing a vision for an event or service, planning, creating elements and executing the production elements of the service or event. 

Learning Experiences:

• Audio
• Video
• Lighting Systems
• Processes and procedures working with a creative team
• Service planning and execution

Skills Learned:

• Audio, video, lighting systems
• Working wit a team of creatives
• Developing processes and procedures to create services and events
• Generating an idea, developing, planning, and executing to completion

Ministry Exposure:  

Our goal for our K!DS internship is to provide a transformational learning experience that you’ll look back on with fond memories where you learned the basics of ministry, understood a K!DS ministry philosophy and learned how to work effectively with a team. 

Learning Experiences:

• Leading Kids’ Small Groups 
• Prepping Curriculum 
• Observing Child Dedications and Baptism Classes 
• How to recruit, equip and encourage volunteers 
• Create and run fun events for kids 

Skills Learned:

• Working with a team 
• Leading a variety of ages on a team 
• Designing purposeful events 
• Developing trainings 

Ministry Exposure:  

This position’s primary exposure is to work closely with the Pastoral Care Director, New Walk staff and other residents to help lead and engage in different care needs within our church and community. Learn how to care for others spiritually, how to minister to a grieving family and assimilating prayer requests and needs.   You would gain insights and experiences in care ministries including hospital visits, outreach, Baptism, weddings and funerals.  

Learning Experiences:

• Participating in praying for individuals through Connect Cards and in person. 
• Recruiting, equipping, and providing ongoing support for our volunteer leaders. 
• Provide spiritual care to members of our church and community.  
• Caring with respect and dignity, always modeling the love of Christ.  
• Work closely with other care team members. 
• Help with Prayer cards assimilation Sundays 8:30a – 2p.  
• Assisting with YTH Pastoral Care as needed 
• Attend hospital visits with Pastoral Care Team Director 
• Observe Wedding Planning Meetings with families 
• Observe Funeral Planning Meetings with families 

Skills Learned:

• Caring for others spiritually 
• Meeting with people and creating services that meet needs of families going through difficult times 
• Confidence in praying for others