What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kids Ministry Intern position at Westwood Community Church?
Description
Classification: Intern, 20 hrs/wk, Non-Exempt, 1-year commitment
Ministry Area: Kids
Location: Chanhassen
Reports to: Carly Setterstrom
Westwood’s Way of Life:
Be and love like Jesus
Westwood’s Heartbeat:
To know God and share Jesus through loving others here, near, and far
Ministry Area Purpose:
The Next Generation Ministry exists to partner with parents to help children and students (birth through college) become followers of Jesus and know they are loved by God, empowered by His Spirit, and called to share Jesus with the world around them.
Role:
Intentionally invest in gaining experience and knowledge for professional, personal, and spiritual development.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with planning and execution of Kids Ministry programs on Sundays for birth-5th grade, holidays, and special events
- Recruit, train, equip, and encourage campus Kids Ministry Team volunteers
- Participate in Kids Ministry staff meetings and work closely with other members of the Kids Ministry Team for cohesive ministry implementation
- Maintain safety and security policies and procedures
- Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
- Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
- Align to and live out the Westwood Staff Values: Head High, Heart Soft, Arms Linked, Feet Forward
Requirements
- Someone who lives a life that honors God in heart, actions, and relationships, with the goal of becoming more like Jesus
- Experience with planning large-scale events
- Desire and ability to actively engage children and effectively interact with volunteers and parents
- Ability to attract, equip, resource, and mobilize a diverse group of volunteers
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office tools
- Gifted in leadership, administration, and teaching
- Must have a teachable spirit
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally
- Ability to relate to other Westwood staff and church attenders at large
- Endorse and support Westwood’s Statement of Faith
- Someone who lives a life that honors God in heart, actions, and relationships, with the goal of becoming more like Jesus
- Participate in required team events: Orientation (September 2nd, 2025) and Intensives (October 13th-15th, 2025 and March 2nd-4th, 2026)
