LEAD MISSION TRIPS.
GET REAL JOB EXPERIENCE.
HAVE AN UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER.
LEAD LIFE-CHANGING MISSION TRIPS FOR
HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS ALL SUMMER LONG
Countless past interns can tell you, it's an amazing way to open doors to full time church, missions, construction, and ministry positions! Through a Next Step Internship, you get to serve on a team with other young adults, live in one of our awesome partnering communities, and facilitate all aspects of nine one-week youth mission trips. This opportunity is an amazing way to gain hands-on experience in youth ministry, construction, worship, and missional leadership, while experiencing what it truly means to serve others as Jesus did.
CHECK OUT SOME PAST SUMMER STAFF REVIEWS
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
LOCATIONS
Missouri
Ohio
Colorado
Alaska
Kentucky
Tennessee
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Massachusetts
South Dakota
Guatemala
Wisconsin
SALARY
$2,000+ to $3,500+
Meals / Housing are Covered
Some positions are required to raise support.
DATES
May 20 – August 6, 2024
Some positions require additional training dates.
WHO IS A GOOD FIT?
Passionate
Strong Communicator
Energetic
Christ-Follower
Organized
CHOOSE YOUR TRACK
FAQS
What are the requirements to be on Next Step Summer Staff?
All applicants must be at least 18 years old and one full year out of high school. Must be a believer in Christ and hold to Next Step’s statement of faith. See the individual positions and requirements for list of specific ministry position requirements for each type of missions internship.
Do we have to serve the whole summer? Are there part-time internships?
All internship positions are required to serve the entire summer. There are no part-time internships.
Do we receive any training?
Your summer will start with a week of training in Wisconsin. Here you will learn the ins and outs of the summer and get specific training for your position.
Do these ministry and missions internships help with getting a job in ministry or missions?
Absolutely! We can't begin to tell you how many of our past interns now work full time in church ministry or missions work. Additionally, many of our construction interns have had their internship hands on planning and field experience lead to full time high paid construction work! No matter your specific position serving in a missions internship with us, we can tell you there are countless stories of how it will prepare you for full time work in the future!
Is this a christian internship?
Yes! We are a ministry made up of believers who strive to help students explore their faith, experience life changing encounters with Christ, and extend service to others!
Do we get to choose what community we will be serving in?
There are several things we consider when placing our missions internship staff and building the teams. First, we consider your specific skills and talents and how they best fit into the communities we work with and the teams that are set up. We also take into consideration where you would like to serve. Lastly, we place based on Next Step's specific ministry internship needs.
Do we have any time off?
Yes. Although Next Step packs a lot of awesome stuff into a week, we get creative with how the missions team is finding rest both during the week and over the weekends
That being said, due to the nature of your position there is not too much downtime on a day-to-day basis. Typical weekends are used to get any supplies needed, set up new projects, have fun in the area, and just rest. You may get tired, but take it from us; it will be well worth it! The position requires your effort 24/7 for 10 weeks.
How are food and lodging handled?
All of your food and lodging is covered for the entire summer! You will be staying at a church or school in the community you live in. Your new bedroom will most likely be a classroom. You will sleep on an air mattress.
Will I be leading a construction site this summer?
Yes! All of our summer staff whether they are hired for worship and programming, construction or missional leadership will help lead middle and high school students in completing a variety of construction projects. This may sound intimidating, but DON'T WORRY, you don’t need any previous experience in construction, we provide training and support for you and understand that most of you have limited or no construction experience.
Do these internships count for school credit?
Yes! We work with a wide number of accredited schools and educational facilities. Please let us know if this is something you need and we can work with your professor or school to be sure you receive the internship credit you need!
GET IN TOUCH
Reach out to our Internship Director Bridget Greenwood for more information, or simply fill out the contact form below to send a quick message!