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Intern will learn from our Accountant about bookkeeping and accounting at High Street. Duties will vary, but include data entry, report generation and manipulation, filing and research.
You will be working with Tom Demers. Tom has worked at High Street since 2002. He graduated from Boston Baptist College and holds an M.A. in Theological Studies from Liberty University. Tom teaches the leads the Youth Ministry and currently is an adjunct professor at Baptist Bible College. He and his wife Laura have 3 children: Megan, Emma and Sam.
Internship Requirements:
Is a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
Fully Supports the Vision of High Street
Job Description for Accounting Internship:
Observe and help with the counting process on Monday
Enter in deposits in QuickBooks from the Counting Sheet
Create Bulletin Report
Enter in receipts
Prorate printer charges at the end of the month
Mail checks on Thursday mornings
File
Wednesday Night Dinner receiving money
One of the most important things we do at church is connect people to each other and to the team. We are passionate about helping people find their God-given gifts and passions and helping people use them to serve God in the local church. As an Assimilation/Hospitality Intern you will work with our Greet Team, Parking Lot Team, Host Team, First Steps Team and our Starting Point Team. At Starting Point you will have the opportunity to meet people who are new to High Street and help host them, connect with and get them plugged into the church. You will also be a part of planning and executing events at High Street (Church Celebration, Easter, Fall Fest, Mother’s/Father’s Day, Christmas, Etc.).
You’ll be working with Coco Lyons who is the Assimilation & Internship Director. Coco graduated from Baptist Bible College in 2015 and has been working on staff at High Street since 2013. She is passionate about connecting people to the church and helping them explore their God given gifts and passions. She loves investing in the next generation and raising up leaders who are on fire for God and serving Him!
Internship Requirements:
Is a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
Fully Supports the Vision of High Street
A Good Communicator
Comfortable Making Phone Calls
Passionate About Connecting People to the Local Church
Job Description for Assimilation/Hospitality Internship:
Reach out over the phone to first time guests and follow up
Work with the assimilation team to follow up and connectWork with the assimilation team to follow up and connect people to community and volunteering
Serve on the Greet Team, Parking Lot Team, Host Team, First Steps Team
Learn how to onboard new team members
Every week we have services in person and online to declare the message of Jesus. It takes a team to make our services on one happen and you will have a part to play in this. We have an opportunity like never before to share the message of Jesus all over the world through streaming our services. You will be working with Logan Counts who is passionate about getting the message of Jesus out.
Internship Requirements:
Is a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
Fully Supports the Vision of High Street
Job Description for Broadcast Internship
Plays a role in creating and disseminating the livestream for services.
Assists in scheduling and communicating with the broadcast team.
Learns how to operate cameras and films during services.
Learns the function of all livestream equipment.
Learns basic video editing skills.
Coco oversees video, photography, and graphic needs at High Street. She works with a creative team that does the weekly announcement video, social media, photography and videography for events at High Street.
Internship Requirements:
Is a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
Fully Supports the Vision of High Street
Has a positive attitude
Listens and hears instruction
Has some background in shooting videos, photos, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Lightroom
Job Description for Creative Internship:
Taking photos and videos of High Street’s services and events.
Editing footage into promo and recap videos
Editing photos
Creating content for High Street social media
At High Street, we know community is an integral part to experiencing growth in the Christian life. Throughout the groups internship, you will gain hands-on experience in overseeing a small group ministry. This internship will allow you to understand the planning, promotion, and growth of groups at High Street.
Matthew has been a member of High Street for 5 years and has served in multiple capacities. Currently, he is the IT Director for High Street. He also leads the men’s ministry and coordinates the groups for the church.
Internship Requirements:
Is a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
Fully Supports the Vision of High Street
A Good Communicator
Comfortable Making Phone Calls
Passionate About Connecting Believers to the Local Church
Job Description for Groups Internship:
Reach out over the phone to those seeking community on a weekly basis
Assist Groups Director to maintain contact with DNA Coaches and DNA Leaders on a monthly basis
Assist in staffing Next Steps each Sunday and be present to assist team members
Provide Next Steps Team Members with pertinent information for upcoming events and community opportunities on a weekly basis
If you are passionate about finding your role in the local church, this internship is for you! We have KidStreet because investing in the next generation is vital. We believe the church has an amazing opportunity to tell kids that God loves them and has a plan for their life. That’s why we work hard to make KidStreet a fun and exciting place where kids want to be. We strive to find engaging and innovative ways to communicate these truths.
We have an amazing KidStreet Team. You will go behind the scenes and see how we create KidStreet Live Production, interact with volunteers and create warm and friendly environments. We want to add your gifts and abilities to the team to maximize it’s impact. We will train you so when you leave, you can use what you have learned wherever you go.
You’ll be working with the KidStreet team made up our Director Nancy Wade and Assistant Director Megan George. Nancy is a third generation member of High Street. She became Children’s Director in January of 2017. Nancy taught kindergarten for 8 years while serving with her husband, Jim, in ministry in Dallas, Texas. She has 4 married children and 13 grandchildren. Besides serving the preschool children, she loves working with her volunteer team, helping them to fulfill their God-given purpose. Her goal is for every child who goes through the preschool program, to know that God loves them, God made them, and Jesus wants to be their friend forever.
Internship Requirements:
Is a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
Fully Supports the Vision of High Street
Has a passion to share the Love of God with Kids and Families
Takes initiative
Is able to effectively work with Kids, Parents and Volunteers
Job Description for Kidstreet Internship:
Meet with the Children’s Director to review the weekend and plan the following week
Manage environments from the nursery to the KidStreet Theatre. (Volunteers are smiling and ready for kids, music playing and rooms that look engaging)
Be a part of our production team (hosting/media booth) for KidStreet Live and Preschool
Hands on work with curriculum and managing materials and resources for volunteers
Work with volunteers and video department to make monthly music videos
Contact volunteers on your team to ensure you are staffed for the following weekend
Help with VBS (Summer Internship Only)
At High Street, we know community is an integral part to experiencing growth in the Christian life. Throughout the Men's internship, you will gain hands-on experience in ministering to the Men of High Street. This internship will allow you to understand the behind the scenes of Men's Ministry at High Street.
Matthew has been a member of High Street for 5 years and has served in multiple capacities. Currently, he is the IT Director for High Street. He also leads the men’s ministry and coordinates the groups for the church.
Internship Requirements:
Is a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
Fully supports the vision of High Street
A Good Communicator
Comfortable Making Phone Calls
Takes initiative
Passionate About Connecting Believers to the Local Church
Job Description for Men's Ministry Internship:
Attend the Men's class on Sunday mornings and help host
Learn how to put together a message for the Men's Class
Teach a couple of times in the Men's Class
Assist Matthew Smith in the planning of events for the Men's Ministry
We are passionate about being the hands and feet of Christ and helping those in need. The City Project is the outreach of High Street. The heartbeat of this ministry is meeting tangible needs of the people of Springfield. If you are interested in impacting the Springfield community with the good news of the Gospel and connecting with people, then this internship is for you!
Intern will learn from Executive Pastor (and Executive Assistant) about leadership, management, oversight, projects at High Street. Duties will vary, but include data entry, report generation, research and various projects.
You’ll be working with Jared Bone. Jared serves as High Street’s College and Outreach Pastor. He oversees City Project initiatives for High Street. After growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Jared moved to Springfield in the fall of 2011 to attend Missouri State University; he graduated in 2013 with a BS in economics.
Internship Requirements:
Is a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
Fully supports the vision of High Street
Has a passion to connect people to opportunities to serve our community
Takes initiative
Has good communication and organization skills
Job Description for Outreach Internship:
Prepare, plan, and participate in Power Packs, Lunch Buddies, OneSolePurpose (Fall Semester), and Weller Holiday Party (Fall Semester)
Contact and coordinate volunteers
Meet with leader to review events
Seasonal Responsibilities:
Head up special City Project Events (One Sole Purpose, Weller Holiday Party, Weller Clean Up Day)
Events (Volees, VBS, Easter, Fall Fest, Mother’s/Father’s Day)
You will learn from Executive Pastor (and Executive Assistant) about leadership, management, oversight, projects at High Street. You will have the opportunity to see behind the scenes of what a pastor in the local church does on a daily basis.
You will be working with Tom Demers. Tom has worked at High Street since 2002. He graduated from Boston Baptist College and holds an M.A. in Theological Studies from Liberty University. Tom teaches the Building Blocks Sunday School Class, leads a weekly Bible study and currently is an adjunct professor at Baptist Bible College. He and his wife Laura have 3 children: Megan, Emma and Sam.
Internship Requirements:
Is a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
Fully supports the vision of High Street
Has a passion to connect people to opportunities to serve our community
Takes initiative
Has good communication and organization skills
A young man looking to become a pastor who is attending or has attended Bible college or seminary
Must be currently serving in some role in the church
Job Description for Pastoral Ministry Internship:
Participate in hospital (and other) visits
Report on visits in church database
Engage in visits and bring another person with them
Learn philosophy of ministry and practical pastoral issues
Prepare a lesson/message and teach/preach at least twice during semester
Participate in regular DNA group with pastor
Serve regularly in some capacity in the church
Seasonal Responsibilities:
Read 1-3 books as assigned
You will have the opportunity to jump in and start working with our women’s ministry team. You will help with events, coordinating Women’s Life Groups, Women’s Class, Women’s MidWeek, and Bible Studies.
You’ll be working with Laura Demers. Laura and her husband Tom joined the High Street team in 2002. Laura is the Director of Bible Studies at High Street and also the Office Coordinator for High Street Women. Laura is passionate about equipping the church to grow spiritually and be effective witnesses. She and Tom have 3 children: Megan, Emma and Sam.
Internship Requirements:
Is a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
Fully supports the vision of High Street
Job Description for Women's Ministry Internship:
Meet up with Laura Demers weekly to plan and execute Wednesday Night Midweek Services
Help plan and execute any events for Women's Ministry
Host a table at Midweek and learn how to lead the discussion
High Street currently supports over 150 missionaries, church plants and projects monthly around the world as well as right here in the United States. Of those missionaries, 27 are sent from High Street, our very own members who have surrendered to go. It is a privilege to be a part of what God is doing all over the world.
God is doing big things at High Street in our World Project and we want you to be a part of it. In this internship you will see see a behind the scenes picture how our World Project office cares for our missionaries, keeps missions in front of our church and much more.
You will be working with Lisa Wilson. Lisa is passionate about missions and serving missionaries. Her favorite aspect of her work is to take people on mission trips for the first time and allow them to experience missions first hand.
Internship Requirements:
Is a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
Fully supports the vision of High Street
Job Description for WorldProject Internship:
Help plan and execute activities to keep missions in front of our church
Keep the most recent updates from our missionaries in front of our church
Update World Project Website Page
Help write and brainstorm ideas for the World Project blog posts
Prepare birthday cards for missionaries each month
World Project Emphasis Nights (4 a year)
Help Plan and prepare for the World Project Mission Conference
Occasionally help with office related work that might not be directly related to the World Project.
High Street Worship exists to magnify God’s greatness. Every week we use music and production in such a way that points us all to see the goodness and grace of Jesus. Our hope and prayer is that every person will leave our gatherings with their eyes fixed on Jesus and their hearts aligned with the truths of scripture. In this internship you will help facilitate this purpose. You will work with our Worship Pastor, Kyle Kicker, and assist in planning and implementing services at High Street. You will work in a wide variety of areas from worship to production. This internship will also be tailored to fit your specific skill set and interests. Join us in the High Street Worship Internship!
You’ll be working with Kyle Kicker. Kyle has been involved with High Street Worship since 2009. He loves music and leading others in worship. Kyle met his wife Kimberly at High Street and married her in 2012. They have one son, Theo.
Internship Requirements:
Is a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
Fully supports the vision of High Street
Job Description for Worship Internship:
Planning services and worship sets
Leading teams during Team Nights
Scheduling and organizing teams
Recording and podcasting
Build MainStage Concerts (keys patches)
Build Logic Performance Track (click & loops)
Set up/tear down before, in between, and after services
Assist with Live Production Team
Care/Maintenance of music/production gear
*Worship Intern will be required to play/sing on stage for three of the four Sundays every month. If candidate is not already on the worship team, an audition will be required prior to being accepted.
Our Young Adults Ministry is a community of 20s to 30s seeking to make a difference by loving God, serving people, and reaching the world. This ministry is for people who are married or single, in college, grad-school or started your career, this is the community for you.
Our vision is to see 1% of Springfield Young Adults find and follow Jesus. As a Young Adult intern you will have the opportunity to help us meet this goal.
You’ll be working with our Young Adults Team made up our Jared Bone, Logan Counts and Coco Lyons.
Internship Requirements:
Is a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
Fully supports the vision of High Street
Has a passion to share the Love of God with Young Adults
Takes initiative
Is able to effectively work with the team
Job Description for Young Adults Internship:
Meet with the Young Adults Team to plan and review for our Young Adults services
Attend team meetings on Tuesday nights
Help manage assimilation of connection cards and connect new Young Adults
There is no better way to prepare the Church for the future than by investing in our youth. This generation is a passionate group of students who are trying to find their place in life, as well as a cause to live for. As a High Street Youth intern, you will have the opportunity to invest in the next generation by helping teenagers discover their identity and purpose in Christ. This internship will equip leaders who have a desire to invest in the next generation.
Around 70% of young adults in America end up leaving the church after high school. This means there are numerous students who don’t see the purpose of the church once they transition out of the youth group. Our desire is to help students love the local church and see the bigger picture of ministry outside of High Street Youth. We desire to Love God, Serve People, and Reach the World alongside every generation in the church.
In his role at High Street, Pastor Tom acts as Executive Pastor and oversees the Youth Ministry. You will be working with Tom Demers. Tom has worked at High Street since 2002. He graduated from Boston Baptist College and holds an M.A. in Theological Studies from Liberty University. Tom teaches the Building Blocks Sunday School Class, leads a weekly Bible study and currently is an adjunct professor at Baptist Bible College. He and his wife Laura have 3 children: Megan, Emma and Sam.
Internship Requirements:
Is a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
Fully supports the vision of High Street
A member of High Street Baptist Church
Has an interest in sharing his/her life and the gospel with teens and their families
Committed to making High Street Youth a priority
Job Description for Youth Internship:
Meet with Pastor Tom and Youth Residents to review the weekend and plan the following week
Assist in leading the Student Leadership Team
Assist in facilitating Sunday morning youth services, Sunday evening DNA Groups, and Wednesday evening services
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