CW Internship - Music Track

Northwest Gospel Church Summary

Northwest Gospel Church is currently made up of five local churches in Clark County, Washington (Portland, Oregon metro area). These five churches are interdependent, locally led, and missionally linked. Being interdependent, each church relies on the others in multiple areas of ministry and operations. Being locally led, each church is a representation of the local community where it meets. And being missionally linked, we plan to train church planters, and planting Gospel-centered churches in the Portland metro area and beyond. As a church staff, we see Ephesians 4 as our primary job description, "to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ." As leaders within NGC, we are not primarily "doers" of ministry, but "equippers" of ministry. You should see this play out in every Ministerial and Pastoral role within NGC.

Our Mission:

Northwest Gospel Church (NGC) exists to glorify God by equipping the church to be the church to fill our region with gospel churches.

Overview of the Role:

The Camas/Washougal Music Ministry Internship is intended to train leaders of musical worship who are ready to be deployed in a local church. This internship will focus on the musical, logistical, and ministerial elements of leading a local church music ministry, ultimately glorifying God through the leadership of the team and the service of the church.

The intern will learn and grow in his/her abilities by regularly planning, contributing to, and leading musical worship at the Camas/Washougal church as well as in other NGC contexts (e.g., other churches’ gatherings, youth ministry, camps/conferences, etc.). The intern will learn how to choose songs for weekly musical worship, schedule teams, onboard and train musicians, plan Sunday gatherings, and develop a robust, biblical understanding of gospel-centered musical worship. 

The intern will be mentored and trained by the Camas/Washougal Associate Pastor, with regular opportunities to work with and learn from other leaders in NGC’s ecosystem. This internship is specifically designed for someone who desires to serve on a church staff in vocational ministry.

Desired Profile

We’re looking for someone who loves Jesus, is mature, desires to learn, and wants to lead others in musical worship. The ideal candidate is relational, humble, emotionally healthy, and hungry to grow in his/her musical worship leading skills.

Internship Schedule 

• Timeline: September 2026 – May 2027; with breaks for vacation and rest
• Time Commitment: 10 hours per week: one morning, afternoon, and evening
• Sunday morning (7:30am–12:30pm) for the main Sunday gatherings
• A weekday afternoon (1:30pm–4:30pm) for internship tasks, training, and mentorship (This exact afternoon will be determined by the CW Associate Pastor based on the intern’s availability. This schedule will be flexible based on scheduling needs.)
• Thursday evening (6:30pm–8:30pm) for the band’s mid-week rehearsal

Responsibilities: 

• Actively participate in the planning of, preparation for, and execution of musical worship in Sunday gatherings
• Complete all assigned reading and assignments on time
• Engage in meaningful discipleship and mentorship on various levels: musical, spiritual, vocational, etc.
• Be on time and present for all required meetings

Skills and Abilities: 

• Experience leading musical worship in a local church setting
• Highly proficient vocally and in guitar or piano/keys
• Comfortable speaking to and leading a congregation
• Comfortable directing and arranging band members
• Able to plan gatherings, schedule team members, and communicate in an organized and professional manner

Expectations: 

•  A clear testimony of faith in Jesus and a vital growing personal relationship with Him
• Regular attendance at NGC while embracing the mission and vision of the church
• High standards of excellence, accuracy, follow-through, and timeliness
• Professional in appearance and communication
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship skills
• Confidentiality concerning sensitive information
• Teachable and eager to learn
• A servant’s heart
• Solution oriented
• Relates well with a diverse group of people in a variety of settings
• Manage and diffuse difficult situations with composure and professionalism
• An “Ideal Team Player” (humble, hungry, smart)
• Comfortable and growing in IT skills including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Planning
  Center, and other platforms

Compensation/Benefits 

The Intern in this program will receive a total stipend of $4,500, paid via direct deposit twice a month. Applicable federal and state taxes will be withheld from your stipend. As an intern, you are not an hourly employee and are therefore exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements under applicable laws. This internship is not eligible to participate in NGC’s employee benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan participation, paid time off, and other employee benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.