Central OC Young Life — Summer 2026 Internship Program
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Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation,
Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.
Job Specific Working Conditions:
Internship Focus Areas
Ministry Operations & Administration
Help us create systems and structures that organize and mobilize ministry effectively.
Responsibilities may include:
Cleaning up donor databases and contact records
Organizing leader and committee contact lists
Auditing and updating digital platforms (Google Drive, Linktree, Emma email system, etc.)
Creating standardized forms and templates for:
Leader applications
Camp follow-up
Parent communication
Committee onboarding
Building systems for tracking:
Leader recruitment
Donor engagement
School contacts
Creating onboarding packets for new leaders and committee members
Organizing area photos, videos, and digital assets
Researching school demographics and community needs
Assisting with ministry calendar planning and annual communication strategies
Supporting organizational systems connected to Orange County Young Life collaboration efforts
Fundraising & Development
Young Life deeply values donor care, storytelling, and partnership development.
Responsibilities may include:
Assisting with summer donor communication updates
Writing thank-you notes and donor appreciation materials
Gathering student and leader stories from the year
Helping create impact-centered storytelling content
Organizing alumni databases for future outreach
Assisting in building donor follow-up systems and communication workflows
Social Media & Communications
Help us tell the stories of Central OC Young Life in creative and meaningful ways.
Responsibilities may include:
Creating a summer social media content calendar
Scheduling Instagram posts and reels
Designing promotional graphics for fall kickoff events
Capturing and editing testimony videos
Creating “Leader Spotligh
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