About Menlo Church

Founded in 1873, Menlo Church has a rich history of serving the spiritual needs of our community and is a vibrant spiritual and social center in Menlo Park. Our journey has led us to expand across the Bay Area, with campuses in San Mateo, Mountain View, Menlo Park and Saratoga.

Menlo’s mission is to bring hope to everyone by living out our identity in Christ every day. As we navigate the unique challenges of today’s culture, we are committed to being an endearing gospel presence in a region where many are skeptical. With a talented & dedicated staff, we envision a Bay Area that awakens to the freedom found in Christ, through meaningful and practical support.

Join us as we strive to equip our community to bring the gospel into every aspect of life. Together, we can make a lasting impact in the Bay Area and beyond.

Position Summary

The NextGen Summer internship focuses on providing people interested in full time ministry with an opportunity to learn about ministry while building teams, planning events, and creating space for kids, students, and families to connect with one another and grow during the summer.  Interns will play a key role in helping equip and lead volunteers at the four Menlo Kids Summer Camps.  The intern will help with supplemental tasks integral for Central NextGen ministry over the summer and in preparation for the 2025-26 year.  As a part of their time, interns will be coached and supported by Central NextGen staff and Associate Family Pastors.  

Essential Functions

• Build teams of volunteers and invite them into partnering with us in ministry.
• Equip volunteers to lead Menlo Kids Summer Camp at each Menlo Church Campus (this includes preparing curriculum materials, promotional items, food, etc.)
• Work with the NextGen team to plan and lead large events.
• Meet with NextGen staff to learn about ministry and discipleship.
• Partner with the NextGen staff to support Sunday programs and upcoming events.
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned by Central staff. 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

• High School graduate or above
• Interest in vocational ministry

Knowledge and Skills 

• Positive attitude and a desire to learn
• Team player and team builder  
• Enjoys working with young children

Work Conditions& Physical Requirements

• Walk, stand, bend, twist, kneel, reach or those movements that would be experienced during while working with children.
• Hand/eye coordination and dexterity for small objects and office equipment.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

• This job regularly operates in a typical classroom setting with low tables, chairs, shelves, rugs, and toys.
• This position occasionally operates in a professional office or church environment with standard office equipment such as computers, printers, filing cabinets, and telephones
• This role is part time temporary 20-29hrs per week during the summer of 2026. Your manager will schedule your hours generally Sunday-Thursday with an occasional Friday, Saturday, or evening as needed.

Menlo Church Spiritual Requirements 

• Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ 
• Must be a committed disciple of Christ and committed to serving God and the body of Christ 
• Must have compatible theology in alignment with ECO essential tenets
• Must be pursuing or active in a community of believers who can speak truth into your life 

The position described represents that a teammate must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions. All offers for employment with Menlo Church are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed the required background checks.