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Why Choose a LifeWay Summer Internship?
Professional Development
We offer weekly development sessions led by a variety of directors and team leaders from across the company. These sessions are planned intentionally to develop interns personally as well as professionally.
Leadership Development
LifeWay has a team dedicated to developing leaders in the church and in the company, and we take it very seriously. We will help each intern discover and develop leadership skills for the sake of professional and ministry success.
Responsibility
At LifeWay, interns are valuable team members who are given significant projects and responsibilities. Interns offer integral contributions and are not just tasked with busy work.
Spiritual Development
Interns can participate in LifeWay Chapel twice a month and in an internship small group weekly. In addition, we provide the opportunity for interns to learn more about their spiritual gifts.
An Awesome City
Nashville is one of the fastest growing and most visited cities in the United States, and LifeWay sits in the heart of it. Interning here puts you in a cultural hub with all the energy, culture, and professional benefits that go with it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose LifeWay’s internship program?
LifeWay’s internship program is unique in that we not only provide relevant professional training, but we also incorporate development sessions designed to help our interns learn about themselves, how they function with other people, and what those two things mean for them personally and in a work environment. LifeWay interns are teammates who are given projects to oversee and complete that have an impact on the business of LifeWay.
Who is eligible for the internship program?
Candidates must be currently enrolled at a college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program, and have fully completed at least two years of study. Recent graduates are eligible if they graduated the semester immediately prior (December or May graduates only).
Is this a paid internship?
Yes. Interns will be paid an hourly rate for the hours they work. Benefits will not be provided.
Does LifeWay provide housing?
No. Interns are responsible for securing their own housing. However, LifeWay will provide a few resources interns can use to find summer housing. And, we will connect the summer interns with each other in case anyone’s looking for a roommate.
What are the start and end dates of the program?
The summer internship is typically 10 weeks beginning in June and ending in August.
What is the timeline of the selection process?
Further details about internships for 2021 will be posted in January. Sign up to receive alerts about internships and other job opportunities at: https://hq-lifeway.icims.com/connect
When will I know if I’m being considered for or offered a position?
We begin interviews in January – February and complete the interview process no later than April 1. Interns are notified of their acceptance no later than April 15.
Can I apply for a LifeWay summer internship if I am an international student?
Yes, we would absolutely sponsor international students for our summer internship program.
When are internship applications due?
The deadline to submit applications is February 15, however, we encourage completing applications as soon as possible.
Can I apply for multiple internship positions?
Yes. Managers for each position conduct their own interviews, so if you’re selected as a candidate for multiple positions, you will go through separate interview processes for each one.
What will I be doing for this internship?
The tasks each intern will perform will differ depending on the department he/she supports. However, all LifeWay interns are considered valuable team members and are tasked with completing real projects that have an impact on the business of LifeWay. All interns will participate in weekly development sessions designed to develop them both professionally and personally.
What does the weekly schedule look like?
Each intern’s schedule will look different based on the rhythm of the team he/she works with. Core hours will typically be Monday-Thursday with some opportunities to work remotely. All interns attend weekly development sessions on Tuesday mornings.
How many hours per week will I work?
Each intern will work a total of 320 hours over the course of the summer. The weekly hours will look different for each intern depending on the events or special projects his or her team has scheduled. On average, interns will work about 32 hours a week.