NY / NJ Student Intern

NY / NJ Student Intern 2026-2027

Work Location : New York

Job Type : Part time

To advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position is focused on learning the basics of college campus ministry. This position is limited to students who are currently enrolled in a four-year or community college. Second year students and students enrolled at a community college may intern at a two-year / community college. Third year students and higher can work at a four-year or community college. Non-InterVarsity students who attend a Christian college must have third or fourth year standing.

The internship has a target start date of 08 / 01 / 2026, contingent on raising ministry support, beginning in March 2026. The internship ends 05 / 31 / 2026, with opportunity of continuation to full-time employment.

What is the opportunity? InterVarsity in NY & NJ is hiring student interns for a part-time, paid staff position where you will be trained and equipped to do the job of a Campus Staff Minister. The year is designed to give you the best possible exposure to the work of InterVarsity on campus in our region, to allow you to "try on" the job and discern if this work is something that God might be inviting you to long-term.

Who are we looking for? We are looking for people who are passionate about inviting students and faculty in every corner of every campus in NY & NJ to follow Jesus. We hire team players - people who are : humble (teachable and obedient to Jesus), hungry (passionate about the mission and hard-working) and people-smart (people-oriented : warm and welcoming).

GROWTH OBJECTIVES

• Develop in college campus ministry leadership
• Grow in spiritual understanding, biblical knowledge, ministry experience and skills, and mature as a disciple of Jesus Christ
• Develop daily spiritual disciplines
• Pursue spiritual relationships and involvement in a worshipping community
• Discern God's call to ministry service with InterVarsity and its mission
• Skill development for campus ministry and professional work, including :

Fundraising training & experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Seek opportunities to proclaim and demonstrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ

QUALIFICATIONS

Note : The pay range below represents a full-time position. Part-time pay range will be prorated from that amount to come to $12,000.

Pay Range : $31,320.00 - $41,772.00 per year

Pay : This position is funded through personal fundraising. Accordingly, compensation will vary based on the ability of the individual to secure a donor team to fund the cost of his / her salary. The anticipated salary range for this position on a full-time basis (40 hours / week) is dependent on a variety of factors, including location and cost of living. The actual salary received, including any geographic adjustment to account for location and cost of living, is subject to the individual's ability to raise funds necessary to cover the full amount of such salary within the range set forth in the job posting details.

Benefits :

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following :

Equal Employment Opportunity :

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship / USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship / USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship / USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity's Statement of Agreement : Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity's mission and purposes.