Youth & Young Adult 2-Year Internship

Company: Hope Bible Church Markham

Location/Address:

8176 McCowan Road
Markham, Ontario , L3P 3J3

Phone: (905) 475-7695

Position Description

Applications:

Applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to Matt Rohr (mattr@hopemarkham.ca) & Nathanael de Leon (nathanaeld@hopemarkham.ca).

References may be included and cover letters should address three questions:

What is the Applicant’s testimony?
What is the Applicant's call to ministry?
What is the Applicant’s interest in the Hope Markham Internship Program?

Overview:

The Youth and Young Adult Internship is an equipping and training opportunity with a focus on executing Youth and Young Adult ministries. The Youth and Young Adults Intern reports to the Director of Youth and Young Adults Ministry.

Duration and Compensation:

This role is a 2 year contract position for the time period of May 1, 2026 to May 1, 2028. Time commitment is at 25-30 hours a week alongside part-time Bible College enrollment (2-3 courses/semester). Hope Markham will cover salary and book/tuition costs for courses taken throughout this internship. Salary to be negotiated.

Requirements:

A growing and mature relationship with Jesus Christ with a heart for the local church.
Endorse and support the core values and teachings of Hope Bible Church Markham.
A highly detailed person who is organized, a creative thinker, is highly productive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects.
Passionate about youth and young adults ministry and leading young people.
Desire and ability to actively and collaboratively interact with youth, young adults, volunteers and parents.
Attendance at all Youth meetings, Young Adult meetings, and staff meetings required.
Attend weekend services and all special services/church-wide events
Able to effectively collaborate on a staff team and with a diverse group of volunteers.
Committed to being teachable and understands their strengths and weaknesses.
Able to handle confidential information professionally.
References with a clear vulnerable sector screening required.
A candidate currently studying in ministry or ministry related fields.

Expectations and Key Responsibilities:

It is expected that digital communication done for HBCM will be done through your provide hopemarkham.ca email
You will be expected to adhere to the standards of professionalism and conduct outlined in our Staff Manual and all other Hope Markham policies and procedures
You will be expected to ensure that all Hope Markham distinctives (Doctrine, Purpose, Pillars, etc) are supported and modeled by your personal ministry in this church
Work alongside the Director of Youth and Young Adults and assist with leadership and pastoral care, teaching, and counseling
Some competence in teaching/communicating
Highly detailed and organized person who is creative and highly productive and is able to manage multiple tasks/projects.
Teachable, committed to improvement, seeks constructive criticism, understands strengths and weaknesses, and has an ongoing pursuit of humility and holiness.
Assist with leader recruitment and training
Able to encourage, inspire and motivate others towards excellence.
Assist with ensuring all necessary administrative and logistical needs are coordinated for all meetings and events related to youth and young adults
Report to the Director of Youth and Young Adults Ministries
Other duties and responsibilities as required