HEART OF ILLINOIS YOUTH FOR CHRIST - INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

So you’re interested in an internship…

We love Interns! We believe strongly in raising up the next-generation of spiritual leaders. We believe an internship with Heart of Illinois Youth for Christ (HOIYFC) will have a lasting impact on the intern, on students and on our local Chapter. Because of this belief, we strive to provide a robust experience that is filled with both encouragement and challenge for each Intern. We will invest in Interns both spiritually and practically by providing opportunities for spiritual formation, leadership training and hands-on ministry-focused skills training.

Mission of Youth for Christ

YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.

We are rural and urban and we are always about the message of Jesus. Every day at thousands of community centers, high schools, middle schools, juvenile institutions, coffee shops, and local hangouts, YFC staff and volunteers meet with young people who need Jesus. Our focus as a movement is on multiplying fruitful and sustainable ministry sites across the nation and around the world.

An internship with Heart of Illinois Youth for Christ will give you an opportunity to discover & get involved in the full scope of YFC ministry here in Central Illinois. We hope you will consider joining our team for a 3-month Summer Internship or even a 9-month School Year Internship!

Next Steps

(1) Understand the Fundraising Expectations
Every employee of Youth for Christ participates in fundraising efforts. This includes our Interns. We expect each Intern to put forth diligent effort in faithful fundraising practices. We will commit to providing coaching and encouragement throughout the process. This coaching will be provided primarily by each Intern’s Site Director but also the HOI Team as a whole.

Base Pay
We pay Interns an hourly rate of $15/hour. The number of hours worked per week will be determined in conversation between the Site Director and Intern.

Fundraising Goals
Here is a breakdown of the various fundraising goals depending on hours per week…

Summer Internship
5 hours x $15/hour x 12 weeks = $900
10 hours x $15/hour x 12 weeks = $1,800
15 hours x $15/hour x 12 weeks = $2,700
20 hours x $15/hour x 12 weeks = $3,600

School Year Internship
5 hours x $15/hour x 40 weeks = $3,000
10 hours x $15/hour x 40 weeks = $6,000
15 hours x $15/hour x 40 weeks = $9,000
20 hours x $15/hour x 40 weeks = $12,000

Employee Benefits
We do not offer any employee benefits to Interns … other than the benefit of working closely with our Chapter. That sounds arrogant or boastful, but it’s not intended to be. We really do have an incredible team of employees at HOIYFC. We love providing an opportunity for an Intern to rub shoulders with a variety of leaders who are at different stages of their careers, from different educational & ethnic backgrounds and different life experiences. To be honest … we all benefit from being in the room together. And we would benefit from having YOU sitting around the table also!

Online Giving
Once you have been accepted as an Intern, we will provide you with a name@hoiyfc.org email address and an online giving page to use in your fundraising conversations.

(2) Choose a Ministry Site & Schedule a Conversation
We have a variety of Ministry Models and Ministry Sites from which you can choose. We encourage you to visit the website for National YFC to learn more details about each Ministry Model…

Campus Life
City Life
Juvenile Justice Ministry
Deaf Teen Quest

Chillicothe Campus Life — Meg Byrne — mbyrne@hoiyfc.org
Juvenile Justice — Jay Pearson — jpearson@hoiyfc.org
Limestone Campus Life — Becka Welton — bwelton@hoiyfc.org
Metamora Campus Life — Chris Genders — cgenders@hoiyfc.org
Normal West Campus Life — Wes Learned — wlearned@hoiyfc.org
Pekin & Tremont Campus Life — Evan Penn — epenn@hoiyfc.org
Peoria City Life — Jay Pearson — jpearson@hoiyfc.org
Richwoods Campus Life — Dawn Kellem — dkellem@hoiyfc.org

(3) Complete an Online Application
Once you have had a successful interview with one of the above individuals, you will be provided with a link to complete an online application. This will include providing us with references and approval to complete a background check. When this process is completed, you will receive a formal invitation to join the HOIYFC Team for your internship!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I learn more about Youth for Christ?
Locally … www.hoiyfc.org
Nationally … www.yfc.net
Globally … www.yfci.org

What if an Intern raises too little or too much money?
”Too little” will result in increased coaching and potential adjustment of ministry priorities to seek additional financial partners. “Too much” will help us fund future internships (possibly yours!).

What will my schedule & responsibilities be?
All of our Interns attend weekly Staff Meeting on Wednesday and also a weekly Wednesday afternoon spiritual formation cohort led by one of our Executive Leaders. Beyond that weekly commitment, your schedule & responsibilities will be directed by your Site Leader.

Do I get to attend YFC Camp?
YES!!! We love sending Interns to YFC Camp over the summer. It provides Interns with an incredibly life-giving yet challenging glimpse into the ministry of Youth for Christ.

Should I do this?
We’d love to help you know if an Internship with HOIYFC is a good fit for you. Send an email to one of our Site Directors listed above to initiate a conversation!

When can I start?
Summer Internships typically run from May 15 - August 15. Applications are due by April 15.
School Year Internships typically run from August 15 - May 15. Applications are due by July 15.
We can work with your schedule to accommodate a range of dates somewhat different than these.