CS Internship

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"The Cornerstone Internship Program is designed to empower you to learn, grow, and lead in all the ways God has called you to."

What you will do:

Come be a part of the Cornerstone team through an extensive internship program.
Here you will learn about ministry through:
- Hands on learning
- Classroom based lectures from on-the-ground
- Pastors at Cornerstone
- Group-think environments

At Cornerstone, you will have options to choose your area of learning track and you will also be a part of a larger internship cohort weekly. The expected hours are 20 hours per week, including the mandatory cohort on Mondays from 2-4pm and the other days/hrs chosen are based on your ministry area, which will likely include weekends/Sundays.

The next CSI starts in September 2026. The deadline for all applications is Monday, August 3, 2026. All applications received after August 3 will be reviewed for the next CSI session in 2027. In CSI, each intern will be placed into a specific ministry track. Tracks are determined in collaboration with the program director based on personal calling, experience, and interest. Each track provides interns with hands-on training and leadership opportunities in a specific ministry area. Track Staff Coaches will function as mentors for each intern through the duration of the Internship.

Internship opportunities are available in various departments:

• Creative Arts - Work with all Creative team members to produce various media assets for the Cornerstone. The Creative Team supports all campuses and ministries. Creative intern roles include ministry support, weekend experience, large holiday services, special events (i.e. worship nights, baptisms, women’s conference, etc). This role entails running errands, building furniture, picking up apparel, social media etc. Above all, creative interns require a servant’s heart and the ability to take direction. The emphasis of the Design internship focuses on print, digital, environmental, and stage design creation. Interns will assist on photo shoots, video production, and procuring equipment and props.
• Production - Focused on supporting technical arts needed church wide. Interns will work under a central production staff in learning the many aspects of production in audio, video, and lighting. Interns will assist in weekly services, big projects, upgrades, installs of equipment and learn to troubleshoot gear. Interns may also be given a chance to oversee the technical execution of weekend services. This internship supports the technical and creative side of execution for all ministries. This includes, but is not limited to the Weekend Experience, youth, young adults, adults, retreats, worship nights, baptisms, and special events.
• Worship - Interns will learn how to facilitate worship environments in a variety of venues, ranging from Youth, Young Adults, and Weekend services. Interns will be expected to utilize technology to create connections for the congregation. Throughout the internship there will be many opportunities to serve the worship department for all events such as ministry events, worship nights, etc. Those who are selected for the internship will grow in skill, technicality, spiritually, songwriting, leading volunteer musicians, and serving the church.
• Kids - CS Kids internships are multi-faceted and interns will engage in activities from preparing small groups, setting up rooms, building volunteer teams, to rehearsals and programming. Every weekend we have over 500 kids and hundreds of volunteers who show up to serve our kids so they can know and love Jesus. Thus, the internship is equally multi-faceted. Interns who choose to be a part of CS Kids will learn every aspect of this ministry and more. Our desire is to not only envelope our interns into the ministry, but to do all we can to grow them in their respective gifts and in leadership. So come be a part of one of the most life changing ministries in the church.
• Youth - CS Youth internships focus on training, challenging, and equipping interns to minister to 6th-12th grade students. It is geared toward those who are passionate about helping students meet Jesus. Youth interns spend time developing relationships with students and volunteers, setting up for Sundays and Wednesday nights, assisting in the planning and execution of all large youth events, as well as supporting the staff in any way possible.
• Adults - Adult Ministries is comprised of several grow venues - from small groups to small churches, Men's and Women's ministries, seminary level bible studies like The Mine, and Singles ministries that are unique to Cornerstone. Adult interns will spend time planning and executing events, collaborating on content, and will engage in everything from organizing logistics to launching classes.
• Connections - Interns have the opportunity to work within our team to move people who would just come to a service, to being involved in our community. Interns with help with welcoming people to church on the weekend, helping people take their next steps in our church, planning and executing events, recruiting and training volunteers, as well as mobilizing our volunteers to serve the city. Depending on your respective gift and calling, you may engage with the teams that work with our global partners, helping in the logistics and leadership of our mission trips.

Who you are:
You are someone who feels that God is leading them into full-time ministry. You are a self-starter, quick learner, someone who loves a challenge, has a heart to serve, a positive attitude, flexibility, a sense of humor, and an ability to work in a team environment. If you are pursing a seminary degree or have prior ministry experience in your desired track, that's a plus, but as long as you feel that God is leading you into full-time ministry, this may be a great opportunity for you!

Full internship program explained here:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FROM APPLICANTS

• A growing follower of Jesus for at least two years
• High School graduate
• At least one-year experience volunteering in ministry
• A team player who likes fun and possesses a genuine love for people
• Must be able to provide own laptop
• Willingness to adhere to Cornerstone staff guidelines, values and expectations