Riv Internships
Become an intern
(Our internship applications are closed for 2023-2024.)
In our Internship Program, we aim to develop and equip you as a servant-minded leader with refined professional experience and skills as well as theologically-sound doctrine. We see this as an opportunity to invest in the next generation of Christian leaders and look forward to seeing you grow in your character and ministry skills while gaining experience in your unique field of interest.
During this year-long program, you’ll serve in your role alongside directors for 20 hours per week, attend a bi-weekly systematic theology class, as well as fulfill department-specific tasks. If you’ve considered work within a ministry context or are curious how your skillset may align with the Gospel, we’d encourage you to consider applying. As an educational experience, you’ll be equipped and trained to further develop your interests and skills while also learning about ministry work as a whole.
We offer internships for the following roles:
Audio
In this role you’ll study audio systems design, lighting and video principles, mix theory, and audio processing tools. You will also be provided training in stage setup, running the audio console for rehearsals and occasional weekend services, and maintaining and repairing audio equipment and systems. Full Description
Production
In this role you’ll study audio, lighting, and video production principles and the implementation of those principles in a real world environment. Along with understanding these systems, you will learn the training process of on-boarding new production volunteers as well as ongoing management and development of volunteer production staff. This position will also introduce some of the system design, budgeting, asset management, and equipment life cycling involved in running a production department. Full Description
Church Leadership - Holt Venue
In this role you’ll work closely with Riv’s Holt Venue Director to develop skills and understanding in handling a variety of evangelistic, service, and care interactions with various demographics. This internship is intended for someone who is considering entering vocational or bi-vocational ministry. Full Description
Church Leadership - REO Town Venue
In this role you’ll work closely with Riv’s REO Town Venue Director to develop skills and understanding in handling a variety of evangelistic, service, and care interactions with various demographics. This internship is intended for someone who is considering entering vocational or bi-vocational ministry. Full Description
Church Leadership - Westside Venue
In this role you’ll work closely with Riv’s Westside Venue Directors to develop skills and understanding in handling a variety of evangelistic, service, and care interactions with various demographics. This internship is intended for someone who is considering entering vocational or bi-vocational ministry. Full Description
Creative Team Producer
In this role you’ll work with Riv’s Creative Team to plan and carry out social media campaigns, website updates, and video shoots. You will be provided training in scheduling, effective communication, minimal website administration, and what it looks like to work within a creative team environment. Full Description
Creative Team Design
In this role you’ll join Riv’s Creative Team to create cross-platform shareable content, utilize templates to help create graphics, and support our ministries with various creative needs as they arise. Full Description
Creative Team Video
In this role you’ll collaborate with Riv’s Creative Director to plan and carry out video shoots. You will be provided training in lighting, cameras, setting up/tearing down a studio, and work toward establishing efficient editing practices that support the video needs of Riverview. Full Description
Music
In this role you’ll assist Riv’s Music Producer with studio productions, coordinate and participate with Riv’s song-writing team, and lead a venue band. The focus of this internship is to increase your comprehensive understanding of music production and song-writing, while increasing modern and culturally relevant worship at Riv. Full Description
RivKids
In this position you will observe and partake in all aspects of children’s ministry within a church. You’ll experience how curriculum is written, what administration looks like, and how we care for and coordinate with all our volunteer teams. This position will have both midweek and weekend service elements. Full Description
Care
In this role you will work directly with Riv's Director of Care as you learn about and interact with the various care ministries that we offer. This internship is intended for someone who desires to grow in caring for others well and is interested in understanding how the gospel applies to difficult situations people face in life. Full Description
Still have questions?
If you have any questions about the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].
For questions about the program, fundraising, or specific roles, please reach out to Justin at [email protected].