Downtown Church

our vision is to be the

W.O.R.D. Made Flesh

job description

Downtown Singing is a student-led, student-organized worship service that happens every Sunday night at the Downtown Church. Downtown Singing is one of the largest student organizations in Searcy, and the largest acappella worship service for University Students in the country. Downtown Singing is at the core of our University Ministry.

Vision: To be the W.O.R.D. Made Flesh. To be Worshipful, Obedient, Relational, Disciple-Makers
Mission: To create a high-quality worship service, every single week.
Culture, Values, & Ministry Structure: Learn more here.
Position: Worship & Team Leader Apprentice
Timeframe: Fall ‘26 & Spring ‘27

As a Downtown Singing Intern, your job will be to plan, organize, and lead the teams who make the worship portion of the organization a reality. You’ll be responsible for scheduling the Worship Leaders and Praise Team, planning the order of the service, and conducting the midweek & Sunday rehearsal. Essentially, you’ll be responsible for leading everything that takes place “on-stage” during the service. In addition to your leadership, your work will be instrumental in shaping the semester theme and implementing its vision into every week of Downtown Singing.

Downtown Singing uses a wide variety of tools and techniques including a relevant social media presence and live-recorded albums to remain in touch with students both on and off campus. We deeply believe in empowering students to lead their peers and equipping them to step into real-world, life changing ministry every single day. Our "out-of-the-box" and energetic approach to ministry is what helps us reach and connect with hundreds of students every single week. The interns are essential to pushing the mission and vision of Downtown Singing, and maintaining both Downtown Singing's culture and relevancy among students.

With this position, you can expect about 10 hours of work a week. Pay will be negotiated in interviews and will be in accordance with Downtown’s Apprentice & Internship Program.

We will have a retreat to kick off the semester. Unless negotiated before hiring, we ask all interns to be in attendance for the full duration of the retreat. More information about the retreat will be provided during interviews.

what we’re looking for

  • Students who are self starters & initiators.

  • Students who are comfortable in leadership positions around their peers.

  • Students who share a strong sense of vision for the Church and a desire to share the Gospel with all.

  • Students who will agree to Downtown’s 6 Core Statement’s of Faith. Learn more here.

  • Students with experience in leading worship.

  • Students who are eager to jump in and serve, even in other areas of the church.

  • Students who have been involved for at least 1 semester in any of our volunteer or Team Leader positions.

  • Students who are willing to call Downtown their church home while employed as an intern.

ready to apply?

  1. Fill out the form using the link below.

  2. After you fill out the form, we’ll send you an email with any next steps that you need to complete.

  3. All candidates that complete steps 1 & 2 will receive an in-person interview. If there are any additional next steps, a team member will communicate these to you.

apply here