Work Projects Coordinator

Leads service projects like painting, yard work, and basic repairs. Being handy helps, but no certifications are required.

You can apply for more than one role. Each role has its own responsibilities, but everyone steps in to support the team as needed.

What is EM’s Summer Missions Internship?

Experience Mission (EM) offers a paid, 6-11 week summer missions internship for college students and young adults. Interns, called Summer Staff, serve in teams of 3-5, leading week-long service-learning mission trips alongside local ministry partners in communities across the U.S. and beyond.

Gain valuable life and ministry experience while helping mission trip volunteers learn to serve in a healthy way. Apply now for a paid summer ministry internship position for college students and young adults!

Summer 2027 Internship Details

• When: Late May to early August, 6-11 weeks
• Where: 10 summer mission trip communities across the U.S. and Costa Rica
• Pay: $325-$500 per week depending on role, plus a travel stipend of $700+
• Covered by Experience Mission:Food, lodging, and transportation
• Team: 3-5 interns in each community
• Roles: Trip Coordinator, Outreach & Hospitality Coordinator, Work Projects Coordinator, Construction Coordinator
• Training: 5 days (May 17-21) all together in Norton Shores, Michigan + 1 week of hands-on training in your community
• Who Can Apply: U.S. residents at least 1 year out of high school with previous work experience
• Applications Open: Oct 15 - Nov 15

Love & serve your neighbors

Serve alongside local partners who are already leading long-term work in their communities. Your main job is to guide mission trip volunteers through service and learning that helps them live out their faith, learn from the people they meet, and build bridges across cultural, racial, and socio-economic divides.

Gain valuable work & life experience

Dive into the world of full-time ministry. Gain experience and skills for a career in ministry, missions, or other non-profit work. Handle day-to-day logistics for large groups, grow in leadership, and balance important relationships with the work at hand. Summer Staff also leave with a stronger resume and references, and many arrange college credit through their school.

Earn & save money for your future

EM Summer Staff are paid a weekly stipend of $325-$500 depending on role, plus a travel stipend for to and from the community. You can also fundraise additional support, and EM will pays you 100% of what you raise at the end of the summer. Because EM covers food and lodging while you serve, you also save money all summer.

Apply for Summer 2027!

Give 6-11 weeks of your summer to learning, growing, and serving others in ways that could have a significant impact on your future. Apply Oct 15 - Nov 15, 2026. Positions depend on how many mission teams register for 2027, so applying early gives you the best chance of joining EM Summer Staff this year.

What are the requirements to apply for this position?

Applicants must be at least one year out of high school, currently reside in the United States, and have past job (or significant responsibility) experience. You do not need to be currently enrolled in college to apply. We're looking for quick learners with strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Commitment, perseverance, resilience, and a strong work ethic all make great EM Summer Staff. There is no specific faith background requirement. However, EM is an interdenominational Christian organization, and Summer Staff will be involved in sharing and talking about faith throughout their experience serving.

Are there additional requirements if I'm hired?

Full requirements are outlined on the official job descriptions, but it is important to note a few requirements you may not be thinking about. For the safety of all involved in EM missions programs, all Spring and Summer Interns are required to have:

• An up-to-date driver's license (valid through the end of your internship)
• Proof of medical insurance
• Current First Aid Certification
• Current CPR Certification

These can be obtained after you're hired but must be completed no later than 30 days before training

Job Details

What does this “internship” entail?

This isn’t your typical internship. It’s an opportunity to step into real leadership, grow in your faith, and gain hands-on experience while serving alongside communities across the country.

As a member of EM's Spring or Summer Staff, you’ll work with a team of 3-5 fellow interns to lead week-long mission trips throughout the spring or summer. With training and support from EM’s full-time staff, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day experience, from coordinating schedules and managing logistics to building relationships with local ministry partners and leading groups through meaningful service opportunities.

You'll be challenged to think on your feet, work as a team, and grow in confidence as a leader. It's a job that comes with real responsibility, but also an opportunity to develop skills, build blasting friendships, and see how God is at work in the communities you serve.

What are the 4 Summer Staff roles?

EM Summer Staff members fill 1 of 4 roles within an EM missions community: Trip Coordinator, Outreach & Hospitality Coordinator, Work Projects Coordinator, or Construction Coordinator. Together, your team is responsible for all practical aspects of running mission trips in your community: logistics, projects, meals, schedules, budgets, and building strong relationships with community partners.

• Trip Coordinator: Leads the staff team and oversees the overall trip experience, schedule, and budget.
• Construction Coordinator: Plans and leads construction and home repair projects. A great fit for trade school students or anyone with hands-on building experience. Construction communities only.
• Outreach & Hospitality Coordinator: Coordinates outre