The First Presidency Summer Internship is a summer 12-week leadership development experience that connects a young adult interested in church leadership with the executive office of Community of Christ.

Position Description

Employer

World Church

Remote Eligibility

Not Eligible

Required Language

English

Education Requirements

High School Diploma

Experience Required/Desired

None required

Immediate Supervisor

First Presidency

Employment Status

Part-time

30 hours/week for 12 weeks

Summary of Position

The First Presidency Summer Internship is a summer 12-week leadership development experience that connects a young adult interested in church leadership with the executive office of Community of Christ. The intern will gain a real sense of how the church operates at the executive level through a combination of exposure (time with the Presidency, conversations with departments, travel to see the church in action) and contribution (working on projects that matter to the Presidency).  Compensation, housing, food allowance, transportation and travel costs provided. Graceland University students are eligible.

Essential Functions

1. Meets with leaders across IHQ—communications, spiritual formation, finance, HR, legal, international ministries to understand how vision becomes mission
2. Identifies a project based on intern’s interests and the Presidency's priorities
3. Travels with a member of the First Presidency on one or two trips during the summer

Required Competencies/Skills

1. Self-starter
2. Good communication skills-verbal and written
3. Strategic thinking
4. Familiarity with Community of Christ
5. Cultural sensitivity
6. Good judgement and discretion
7. Flexibility

Desired Competencies/Skills

1. Member of Community of Christ
2. Holds priesthood in Community of Christ and interested in ministry leadership
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Other Duties

Please note that this job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.

Required Trainings

Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.

Ministerial Status

No

Overtime Status

Non-exempt

Application Instructions

Fill out World Church Employee application to apply.