The Greenhouse intern program is an opportunity to gain hands-on ministry experience by helping create an excellent environment for spiritual growth together with a dedicated team. While Greenhouse interns will gain marketable skills and references for building a resume, we believe the effectiveness of our work in ministry comes from the depth of our abiding in Jesus. For this reason, the top priority of our intern program is our interns’ spiritual growth and well-being.

Greenhouse internships come in many shapes and sizes. They may be full-time or part-time; fundraised, funded (via Canada Summer Jobs or the CanCov intern program), or unpaid. You may indicate on your application which kind of internship you are pursuing. You will receive the same quality spiritual care and ministry training whether your internship is paid or unpaid. See details below.

Intern Program Dates: May 27 - July 27, 2024

Intern Program Application Deadlines:

  • Fundraised Interns (partial or full): February 11, 2024

  • CanCov-funded (-only) Interns: April 1, 2024

  • Unpaid & CSJ-funded Interns: May 15, 2024

Fundraising Training:

  • February 22, 9am - 5 pm

Available Internships

Full-Time Internship (30 - 40 hours weekly)

  • Weekly role supervision and coaching from Greenhouse staff

  • Greenhouse staff meeting and prayer

  • Weekly intern discipleship group

  • Weekly intern equipping & outreach

  • 20-30 hours of work in Greenhouse program roles

PART-Time Internship (12 - 29 hours weekly)

  • Bi-weekly role supervision and coaching from Greenhouse staff

  • Greenhouse staff meeting and prayer

  • Weekly intern discipleship group

  • 8-25 hours of work in Greenhouse program roles

FUNDRAISED INTERNSHIP (FULL-TIME)

  • Receive training and coaching in personal fundraising

  • Raise personal funds to cover your salary and program costs for the summer

  • Serves as an excellent starting point for full-time ministry (your support team is already built!)

  • Partial funding may be available through CanCov intern program and Zoe Toronto Mobilization Fund

FUNDED INTERNSHIP (FULL- OR PART-TIME)

  • Full-time funded internship availability is based on the number of awarded Canada Summer Jobs positions (unknown until May)

  • Part-time funded internships are available upon acceptance into the CanCov intern program

  • Best for applicants not seriously considering long-term paid ministry

UNPAID INTERNSHIP (FULL- or Part-Time)

  • Excellent resume-builder

  • More flexibility in hours and days worked than paid internships

  • Greenhouse program fee is refunded upon completion

Intern Program Requirements

All Greenhouse interns must apply and be accepted to the Greenhouse program as program participants and must maintain active participation in the Greenhouse program for the duration of their internship.

Available Roles

See the intern application below for role descriptions.

  • Training Tracks Coordinator

  • Retreats & Events Coordinator

  • Worship Team Leader

  • Prayer Team Leader

  • Main Session Coordinator

  • Media/Communications Director

  • Greenhouse Leadership Team Member

  • Team Days Equipper

  • Greenhouse Team Leader

  • Discipleship Group Leader

  • Any other ways you can make the Greenhouse program better!

Testimonials

“Interning at Greenhouse was life-transforming, empowering, and humbling at the same time. I formed close relationships, learned how to live missionally and form healthy community, and gained practical skills for loving and discipling others. I was also humbled by my brokenness, limitations, and weaknesses, but I’m so grateful for how my pain helped me grow, heal, and mature in Jesus!” - TC, Intern 2023

“The greenhouse internship gave me the space to discover and gain experience in transformational discipleship. Through the program, I became well-equipped to foster a space for God to reach the deeper parts of my life, as well as the others. Seeing Him at work was truly a blessing and deepened my understanding of His heart towards His children.” - MC, Intern 2023

“The Greenhouse intern program, like a spotlight, revealed my weaknesses and tenderly transformed me through pain and the gentle guidance of my peers and spiritual mentors. Divine mercy reclothed my shame, setting me free to thrive in leadership, and encountering Jesus in my most vulnerable places.” - KY, Intern 2023

“My Greenhouse internship grew my understanding of spiritual truths and discipling skills refreshed my walk with Jesus and equipped me to better minister to and serve others. I learned that true worship of God and the ability to help others in their walk with Jesus starts by nourishing my own relationship with Jesus and resting my heart in him.” - MW, Intern 2023

FAQs

Is the intern program right for me?

If you want to deepen your relationship with Jesus and work with a passionate team to create environments where others lay solid foundations for lifelong discipleship, then this program is right for you! You don’t need to aspire to a career in ministry to contribute to and benefit from the Greenhouse intern program! Our internships are as diverse as our applicants, ranging from highly relational (leading discipleship groups, training leaders, running community outreaches) to highly operational (planning retreats, managing budgets, overseeing communications) so that every kind of person can find a good fit.

I’m nervous about fundraising. Should I still apply for a full-time position?

Absolutely! We are deeply committed to walking alongside our interns so they have an excellent experience from start to end. Evaluating your fundraising prospects, securing helpful grants and stipends, and training you (from our decades of experience!) to fundraise successfully is a key element of our application and interview process. If we don’t think it would be healthy or good for you to fundraise, we will tell you! Applying just starts the conversation. Don’t let fundraising concerns prevent you from applying!

Can I choose the role I want?

Your development as a wholehearted and competent minister of Jesus’s gospel for a lifetime of fruitful ministry is our top priority! Rather than shoehorn you into pre-conceived roles, we craft Greenhouse around the calling and strengths of our staff and interns. We work with you to determine what role(s) would be most suitable for you based on your availability, gifting, developmental goals, and the needs of the program.