Central OC Young Life — Summer 2026 Internship Program
Young Life · Tustin · $18/hr (stated in the posting)
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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 Spotlight” and “Alumni Spotlight” campaigns
Updating website information and ministry communication materials
Designing branded Canva templates and graphics
Ideal Internship Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
Organized and self-motivated
Creative and detail-oriented
Passionate about ministry and storytelling
Comfortable with technology and social media platforms
Strong in communication and collaboration
Able to take initiative and manage projects independently
Excited to help build systems that support long-term ministry growth
Experience with Canva, social media management, Google Workspace, photography/video editing, or communications is a plus, but not required.
Internship Details
Position: Summer Intern
Location: Central Orange County, CA
Timeline: June-July 2026
Hours: Part-Time
Compensation: $18/hour at 10 hours/week
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If you are passionate about ministry, storytelling, organization, and helping create meaningful impact behind the scenes, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send:
Resume
Brief introduction about yourself
Why you are interested in this internship
Internship Focus Areas
Ministry Operations & Administration
Help us create systems and structures that organize and mobilize ministry effectively.
Responsibilities may include: