Is working in campus ministry right for you?
You’ve had a good experience as a student leader with InterVarsity, but could campus ministry be the next step in your career?
The InterVarsity Florida Summer Student Internship gives you a taste of what life on staff could be, whether you know you are called to ministry or are just curious what it could look like. This is a 7-week paid internship where you will join a cohort of other student interns who are similarly discerning a call to ministry. This summer's internship will uniquely give you the experience of learning to follow God's leading in starting new things, particularly on unreached campuses, while also leveling up your leadership in outreach, small group leadership, event planning, and campus strategy.
The InterVarsity Florida Summer Student Internship gives you a taste of what life on staff could be, whether you know you are called to ministry or are just curious what it could look like. This is a 7-week paid internship where you will join a cohort of other student interns who are similarly discerning a call to ministry. This summer's internship will uniquely give you the experience of learning to follow God's leading in starting new things, particularly on unreached campuses, while also leveling up your leadership in outreach, small group leadership, event planning, and campus strategy.
May 20-July 11, 2026 ~ Daytona Beach, FL
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“I said yes to the summer internship with the hope of gaining helpful tools to bless my campus and while that did happen, the Lord also met me personally in a very sweet way. |
What You Get...
Spiritual Growth & Leadership Skills
Through regular disciplines, community discussions, and mentoring, your own life with Jesus and leadership skills will be broadened and deepened.
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Mentoring &
Peer Community You will receive individualized mentoring and coaching from veteran IV staff, as well as participate in a learning community of other interns.
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Campus Ministry Experience
You will learn and exercise ministry skills in leadership, outreach, and discipleship, engaging students on several campuses in Daytona Beach.
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Stipend
& Housing This internship will require fundraising a small budget (training and coaching provided), while providing a stipend and free housing.
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Tim GonyerInternship Director
Assistant Regional Director, Florida Daytona Beach Tim lives in Daytona with his wife, 3 daughters, and extended fr-amily (friend-family). He has been on staff with InterVarsity for 17 years and loves to see college students grow in their life-long devotion to Jesus! Within the Florida Region, Tim is known as the "strategy guru" and is often sought out by IV staff for his wisdom and coaching in campus strategy. Tim also loves to learn (most of the time). His current curiosities involve dog training, piano, and building renovations.
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More Detailed Information
Who is this internship for?
This Internship is for Students who are:
- Considering a call to ministry (especially a call to InterVarsity staff)
- Are going into at least their 3rd year of school and/or have faithfully served as Small Group Leaders for at least two full semesters
- Have shown faithfulness in their devotion to Jesus and love of students
- Have exhibited influence among students
what will the interns do?
The Intern Commits to (these may get tweaked as we get closer to the internship):
Spiritual Formation & Personal Development
Campus Outreach, Evangelism & Discipleship
Ministry Partnership Development
Spiritual Formation & Personal Development
- Pursue ongoing spiritual formation (practicing spiritual disciplines, a retreat day, and 20-minute weekly reflection time)
- Cultivate a teachable, expectant, adventurous, and professional posture
Campus Outreach, Evangelism & Discipleship
- Lead students to do outreach (spiritual surveys, proxes, etc.) and follow-up on campus (building friendships, networking new people into community, etc.)
- Pursue being in an on-going Group Investigating God with at least one self-identifying non-Christian
- Help plan and lead summer community and worship activities
- Lead a Small Group (8-10 hours)
- (To Be Determined) Take trips to explore nearby unreached campuses
Ministry Partnership Development
- Beginning in April, participate in a weekly training for Ministry Partnership Development (2-3 hours)
- Through April and May, complete all MPD assignments and tasks (2-3 hours)
- Raise the designated amount toward the internship cost before the internship start date
- At the end of the internship, make a 3-5 minute video and email/paper update to send to ministry partners sharing what God did
what is the stipend and how does housing work?
Financial Stipend
Interns working 15 hours per week will receive a Stipend of $1800* for the 7-week internship.
Interns working 20 hours per week will receive a Stipend of $2400* for the 7-week internship.
*This stipend will be broken into two installments at the end of May and June. (IV Staff are paid monthly on the last business day of the month.)
**As part of the application, the intern will provide a potential ministry partner prospect list to help determine how much financial support he/she will be able to raise, which will be taken into account when deciding on the number of hours.
***IV will also cover ministry expenses and all travel expenses
Housing
Interns will be housed with Host Families who have generally offered space in their homes for the summer. Some interns might be housed with other Interns in a shared house. Once you are accepted into the Program, we will provide more specific information on Housing.
Interns working 15 hours per week will receive a Stipend of $1800* for the 7-week internship.
Interns working 20 hours per week will receive a Stipend of $2400* for the 7-week internship.
*This stipend will be broken into two installments at the end of May and June. (IV Staff are paid monthly on the last business day of the month.)
**As part of the application, the intern will provide a potential ministry partner prospect list to help determine how much financial support he/she will be able to raise, which will be taken into account when deciding on the number of hours.
***IV will also cover ministry expenses and all travel expenses
Housing
Interns will be housed with Host Families who have generally offered space in their homes for the summer. Some interns might be housed with other Interns in a shared house. Once you are accepted into the Program, we will provide more specific information on Housing.
What is the application process?
All Student Interns are required to apply online by February 1. Once the application is submitted, References will be sent out via email to be completed by February 15. A 60-minute zoom interview with the Internship Director and Internship Program Staff will be scheduled for the week of March 9. Interns who are accepted will be notified by March 16, and have until March 20 to accept or decline the internship.
Once an intern accepts, we will reach out about scheduling training for the fundraising component of the internship in early April. While we will do fundraising as a community toward a communal goal, fundraising will include sending a required number of letters and making a required number of personal invitations for people you know to contribute to InterVarsity for the internship. This work must be completed before moving to Daytona Beach and starting the internship. Don't worry! We will train you, provide coaching, and do this together!
Once an intern accepts, we will reach out about scheduling training for the fundraising component of the internship in early April. While we will do fundraising as a community toward a communal goal, fundraising will include sending a required number of letters and making a required number of personal invitations for people you know to contribute to InterVarsity for the internship. This work must be completed before moving to Daytona Beach and starting the internship. Don't worry! We will train you, provide coaching, and do this together!
Transportation - Do you need it?
Yes! Interns are responsible for getting themselves to Daytona Beach, and home again following the internship. Additionally, for this year in particular, most interns will need to provide their own transportation while in Daytona.
I'VE HEARD IV STAFF FUNDRAISE; Do I HAVE TO FUNDRAISE FOR THIS INTERNSHIP?
Short answer - yes. This would not be an InterVarsity staff internship without the fundraising, and we want to you to experience what it is really like to be on staff. Starting in April, we will train you in how to develop ministry partners who support this internship experience through their prayers and finances. You will send videos, texts, and make phone calls to share about your InterVarsity experience and invite people to give. But we will also do this as a community and work toward a shared goal for all of the interns. It isn't an easy part of staff work, but God often surprises us as we do MPD work.
Expectations in Ministry Partnership Development
Expectations in Ministry Partnership Development
- Beginning in April, participate in a weekly training for Ministry Partnership Development (2-3 hours)
- Through April and May, complete all MPD assignments and tasks (2-3 hours)
- Raise the designated amount toward the internship cost before the internship start date
- At the end of the internship, make a 3-5 minute video and email/paper update to send to ministry partners sharing what God did
Critical Dates for 2026
- February 1: Applications due (online)
- February 15: References due (online)
- March 9-13: Zoom Interviews
- March 16: Notification of Acceptance to Internship
- March 20: Deadline to Accept or Decline Internship
- April 1: Fundraising Training Begins
- April & May: Fundraising Work, 5 hours per week
- May 20: Move-In Day in Daytona Beach
- Jun 22-26: Last Week on Campus
- Jul 1: Move-Out Day
- Jul 6-10: Performance Reviews and Final Updates to Donors
Applications Due by February 1, 2026.
Begin the application process by clicking the button below.
Note: The Application has approximately 15 essay questions. We recommend that you answer these questions with as many real-life examples as you can so that we can get to know you better! You don't need to complete the application all at once, but can save it and work on it at different times. If you have saved the application, it must be finalized and submitted by February 1st.
You must submit the application by February 1!
Note: The Application has approximately 15 essay questions. We recommend that you answer these questions with as many real-life examples as you can so that we can get to know you better! You don't need to complete the application all at once, but can save it and work on it at different times. If you have saved the application, it must be finalized and submitted by February 1st.
You must submit the application by February 1!
