Position: Youth Ministry Intern

Intern Supervisor: Director of Youth Ministry

Job description: North Raleigh United Methodist Church (NRUMC) is seeking a Youth Ministry Intern to support our vibrant youth ministry programs. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about youth development and faith formation. The intern will assist in planning, organizing, and leading activities that engage middle and high school students in their spiritual growth. Primary work hours will be on Sunday mornings, Sunday afternoons, Wednesday evenings, and other admin hours TBD.

Intern Responsibilities:

Participating as a mentor/leader in weekly Sunday School (Sunday AM), High School Youth Group (Sunday PM), Middle School youth group (Wednesday PM)

Assisting the Director of YM in planning and implementing major youth ministry events throughout the school year.

Administrative responsibilities such as: agendas, announcement/worship slides, tech set up for weekly programming and other work necessary to support youth ministry programming

Intern Expectations:

Is an open and affirming Christian, committed to growing their own faith in Jesus Christ.

Complete background check and compliance with NRUMC’s Safe Sanctuaries policies to create a healthy and safe environment for youth in the church.

Is supportive of NRUMC’s values and mission, and encourages our students to be involved in the life of the whole church.

Must be 21 years old or older and have transportation to and from the church and/or planned activities.

Must be able to work Sunday Mornings and evenings, Wednesday evenings, and another office day with Director of YM (as works for both parties)  

Compensation/Hours: $15-$18 an hour for approximately 15 hours/week– with the flexibility to adjust schedule based on needs for major events, holidays, etc… 

Start Date: September 2, 2025 

Duration: September 2, 2025 through May 31, 2026

North Raleigh UMC Paid Nursery and Childcare Staff

Purpose: Create a warm and safe environment for children where they can feel God’s love through your care and attention

Sunday Morning Responsibilities:
● Arrive 15 minutes prior to the first worship service to set up the nursery; provide and maintain an organized and safe environment for children
● Fill morning role as directed by the Nursery Coordinator
● Assist with check-in
● Have visitors fill out an information card; be sure there is a contact name and number and allergies or medical needs are noted
● Play with and read to children, rock infants when needed, provide snack/bottles, assist with bathroom visits and change diapers as needed, assist with crafts
● Locate parents/guardians of children who cannot be consoled after 10 - 15 minutes
● Follow procedures for check-out when adults return to the nursery for their children
● Follow procedures for nursery clean up; return the room to its original state before departing; take dirty diapers and trash to the dumpster, bag soiled linens and leave for staff to pick up for laundering
● Contact the Director of Family Discipleship and Engagement if there is an emergency or if a concern arises during the morning
● Assist with replenishing supplies as needed
● Deep clean toys and furnishings when directed by the Nursery Coordinator
● Attend occasional nursery and childcare staff meetings

Sunday Night and Week Night Childcare Responsibilities:
● Arrive on time to set up the room per the needs of the group
● Assist with check-in
● Lead organized activities, oversee homework
● Follow procedures for check-out when adults return to pick up the children
● Follow procedures for cleaning up the space
● Contact the Director of Family Discipleship and Engagement if there is an emergency or if a concern arises during the childcare session
● Attend occasional nursery and childcare staff meetings
 

Requirements for paid nursery and childcare staff:
● Be 16 years of age or older
● Enjoy rocking babies, reading to children, playing with children, and helping children learn
● Enjoy sharing God’s love with children
● Be Safe Sanctuary trained (provided by the church)
● Be First Aid and CPR trained (provided by the church if needed)
 

Relationships:
● Overall supervision provided by the Director of Family Discipleship and
Engagement
● Direct supervision provided by the Paid Nursery Coordinator

Details:
● Sunday Morning and Weeknight evening positions available

● Pay starts at $15-$17 and increases based on experience

For consideration, please fill in the Nursery Worker Application Online.