Living Stones Internships:

Periodically throughout the year, Living Stones offers internships. The goal of this program is to provide its participants with a genuine experience consistent with on-staff church ministry. All interns should expect to engage the ministry at its highest levels through training, education, and experience.

A brief breakdown of the two types of internships are below:

Level 1 Internship:

Entry level, unpaid.
Intern is allocated to a specific area of ministry and is assigned a direct supervisor.
Intern will typically be responsible for 15-20 hours of internship work per week.
Intern is required to be a Covenant Member of LS.
Intern is responsible to attend all LS Staff Meetings.
Intern will generally serve as a Level 1 Intern for 3-6 months and will then be assessed for release, possible extension of service, or movement to Level 2.

Level 2 Internship:

Intern receives pay.
Intern is allocated to a specific area of ministry and is assigned a direct supervisor.
Intern will typically be responsible for 20-30 hours of work per week.
Intern is responsible to attend all LS Staff Meetings. Other meetings required TBD by your supervisor.
Intern is required to be a Covenant Member of LS.
Intern is required to attend LS Deacon Meetings, as this level of leadership is being pursued.
Intern will generally serve as a Level 2 intern for 3-6 months and will then be assessed for release, possible extension of service, or movement to a Part-Time Staff position.

Current Internships:

Pastoral Intern - Level 1 - OPEN

Tasks: Work closely with the business and strategy pastor to execute the vision of Living Stones. Research, external communication, administrative support.
Preferred skills: Word, Excel, basic report formatting, communication, public speaking
Reports to: Brandon Balkenbush

Creative Arts Intern - Level 1 - OPEN

Tasks: print media, signage, digital media, creative elements for worship gatherings
Preferred skills: Adobe Photoshop/Indesign/Illustrator, project management, self-disciplined
Reports to: Donald Zimmerman

Administrative Intern - Level 1 - FILLED

Tasks: Database support, special event support
Preferred skills: Microsoft Office
Reports to: George Velarde

Spiritual Formation Intern - Level 1 - FILLED

Tasks: assist with administration, leadership development
Preferred skills: Microsoft Office
Reports to: Danny Daley

Video Arts Intern - Level 1 - FILLED

Tasks: Produce videos for the LS website and large group gatherings.
Preferred skills: Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, SoundTrack Pro, Adobe Soundbooth
Reports to: Donald Zimmerman

LS Kids Intern - Level 2 - FILLED

Tasks: assist with administration, curriculum development
Preferred skills: Microsoft Office, project management
Reports to: Bobby Grossi

Worship Arts Intern - Level 2 - FILLED

Tasks: gather worship resources, learn audio programming software, assist with administration
Preferred skills: Microsoft Office, Audio Editing, Adobe Photoshop
Reports to: Donald Zimmerman

To download an application, click here. Fill out and return the application to the church administrative offices during business hours or at the Living Stones information counter.

For more information, contact George Velarde at 775.622.9772.