Paid Summer Christian Leadership Role – Housing Provided ($4K Stipend)
Want to do meaningful work this summer that prepares you for your future?
YouthWorks is hiring Community Host Managers to lead Christ-centered mission trips for middle and high school students in communities across the country.
For over 30 years, YouthWorks has partnered with churches and communities to create meaningful service experiences that invite students to live out their faith. As a Community Host Manager, you’ll play a key role in making that happen—walking alongside students, leading a team, and joining what God is doing in a community.
We are currently filling our final summer positions, and training begins soon.
Learn more at www.youthworks.com/summer-staff
🚨 Before You Apply
- Must be willing to relocate for the summer
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)
- Must be 20+ years old and have a valid U.S. driver’s license
- Must be available today - August 5
- This is a full-summer commitment (outside employment is not permitted)
- Apply at https://youthworks.com/summer-staff/apply-now/ (not Handshake)
💰 Compensation & Support
- $4,000 summer stipend (Manager role)
- Housing and meals provided for the duration of the summer
- Transportation provided for all work-related travel
- Internship credit available (for most universities)
🌎 What This Summer Looks Like
- Living in a new community (Savannah, GA or Lake Traverse Reservation, SD)
- Serving alongside local partners and ministries
- Working as part of a small team to host weekly mission trips
- Leading, learning, and growing in a deeply relational environment
🧩 Role Overview
Every YouthWorks site is led by a team of two (Learn more). As a Community Host Manager, you will:
- Welcome and lead church groups throughout their week of service
- Facilitate daily service experiences and connect them to faith
- Build relationships with students, Adult Leaders, and community members
- Help create meaningful programming, discussions, and reflections
- Ensure the day-to-day needs of the site are met (meals, housing, schedules)
👥 Manager Responsibilities
In addition to the core role, Community Host Managers will:
- Supervise, encourage, and coach one or more teammates
- Support Adult Leaders as they guide their students
- Help create an environment where students can grow spiritually
- Oversee communication, planning, and site logistics
✅ Who We’re Looking For
- Someone actively pursuing a relationship with Jesus Christ
- A desire to serve the Church and invest in young people
- Strong relational and leadership skills
- Previous experience leading, mentoring, or managing others
- A teachable spirit and willingness to serve in all aspects of the role
📍 Locations
You will select location preferences in your application.
- Savannah, GA
- Lake Traverse Reservation, SD
⏳ Hiring Timeline
Training begins soon, and we are actively scheduling interviews.
Positions will be filled as candidates are identified.
👉 Apply Now
Begin your application here:
https://youthworks.com/summer-staff/apply-now/
📩 Questions?
recruiting@youthworks.com
877-249-9904