A Ramp School of Worship Intern adds valuable, dynamic service to the leadership of RSW and the Ramp’s Worship Department. Utilizing musical, communication, and organizational skills, a Worship Department Intern gains experience in leadership, worship leading, musicianship, audio production, and ministry administration while helping students grow within these same areas.

 

Positions Available: 4

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Direct Report: Matt and Emma Back

 

Timeframe and Commitment: June 1, 2024 – May 5, 2025 (10-15 weekly hours)

 

The Ramp School of Worship are looking for interns with the following qualities:

 

• An advanced level of vocal and/or instrumental skill

 

• The ability to critically think and solve problems

 

• Organized, responsible, and self-motivated, consistently circles back and follows through on assignments

 

• Timely and efficient (On time for meetings, rehearsals, services, and events)  

 

• Walks in love, integrity, humility, and all other fruits of the spirit.

 

Responsibilities:

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• Attend weekly RSW and Ramp Music Staff Meetings

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• Participating in and leading the chapel team, morning prayer teams, and RHP

 

• Assist RSW Directors, and organizational leaders with administrative duties, general communication, and project management

 

• Teaching Assistants - Each Intern will also function as a TA for RSW's Instructors. They will assist Worship Instructors in the classroom with grading, class prep, attendance, communication, classroom setup, Populi management, front of house, lights, and screens.

 

• Musical and ministry time contributions during labs, rehearsals, RU/RSW events, Ramp Church, and various itinerant/travel ministry opportunities -- Contributions include leading worship, musical direction, and accompaniment for various scenarios

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• Assist with and lead Worship Nights and Worship Circles by coordinating logistics involving RU and Ramp staff, setting up and breaking down gear, recording the spontaneous songs, and occasionally leading worship

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• Maintain the location and status of all PA gear and instruments and submitting needs and concerns to RSW Directors

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• Attend student worship group meetings twice monthly, speak into the musical and spiritual progress of the assigned worship groups, stay connected to worship group leaders through regular meetings, and report progress and concerns to the RSW Directors

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• Instrument tech, setup, and breakdown of gear for rehearsals, church services, special events, and conferences

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• Assist with audio production, including DAW session preparation, transferring sessions, mix prep, recording prep, production assistant, and assistant producer on class projects

 

As a RSW Intern, you will have hands-on ministry experience, specifically in the arenas of worship, service, administration, and discipleship. This will strengthen your abilities as a leader within and without the worship department and serve as a catalyst in communication and organizational development. You will also receive personal discipleship, teaching, and relational investment from RU/RSWstaff and faculty.