Internships at Harborside
Safety Harbor, FL.


Welcome to Your Summer Internship
Spend your summer training in boldness, acquiring career experience, and developing leadership skills with a like-minded Christian community.
Internship Opportunities
Adult Ministry (Harborside Church)
- POSITION FILLED! Check back next summer.
- Welcoming and connecting new people to Harborside culture.
- Help coordinate connect groups (online content and physical materials).
- Assist in hosting the NEXT class.
- Aid in the summer beach baptism registration, organization, recruitment, and ministry.
- Harborside first impressions and guest services.
- Partnership with the city of Safety Harbor as they use the church building.
Auto Dealership (Coast Buick GMC)
- Gain experience working in an auto dealership.
- Learn excellent customer service and car sales.
- Observe and learn basic car mechanics in the service department.
- Business administration and office management with the front desk.
- Requirements: Must love cars! This position is in New Port Richey Mondays/Tuesdays, and at Harborside Church Wednesdays/Thursdays.
https://www.coastbuickgmc.com/
Banking (Flagship Bank)
- Work alongside bankers at Flagship Bank.
- Learn and experience what it takes to be a successful banker.
- Interact with people, meeting the service needs of the banking customer.
- Requirements: This position is for someone hoping for a career in finance, accounting, or business. The intern will work at Flagship Bank on Mondays and Tuesdays, and with Harborside Church Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Business: Ownership & Management (Chick-fil-A)
- Work directly with a Chick-fil-A owner to learn what goes into owning and running a business.
- Learn the business, financial, inventory, management, leadership, and hospitality side of owning a Chick-fil-A restaurant.
- Gain experience interacting with customers and learn hospitality for a restaurant environment.
- Requirements:This position requires good people/communication skills, and an interest in business management. The intern will work with Chick-fil-A Mondays and Tuesdays, and at Harborside Church Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Business: Real Estate & Contracting (4pt Punchlist)
- Meetings with staff, trades, and clients.
- Experience big business decisions being made.
- Business administration: see and do the work behind the scenes to gain experience and understanding of business.
- Field work: walk through progress construction projects, trades meetings, and client relationship.
- Train with a CEO general contractor and receive business mentorship.
- Requirements: This intern will work with 4pt Punchlist on Mondays and Tuesdays, and with Harborside Church Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
https://4ptpunchlist.com/
Business Sales: Fences (Fence Company Near Me)
- Gain experience interacting with salesmen and clients in a sales environment.
- Learn about the construction industry and associated fields.
- See and work behind-the-scenes of a local fencing business.
- Requirements:This position requires organization, good people/communication skills, and understanding of how to read a tape and measuring wheel. The intern will work with Fence Company Near Me Mondays/Tuesdays, and at Harborside Church Sundays/Wednesdays/Thursdays
https://fencecompanynearme.com/
Business Sales: Fishing Equipment (Tailwater Outfitters)
- Work alongside the Tailwater Outfitters staff to learn business and sales in the fishing world.
- Retail sales and product training, including inventory management and shipping product around the world.
- Social media branding and advertising for online store.
- Shop cleaning and organization.
- Requirements: seeking a male with passion and experience in fishing, and an interest in business sales. This intern works at Tailwater Outfitters Mondays/Tuesdays, and with Harborside Church Sundays/Wednesdays/Thursdays.
https://tailwatershop.com
Business: Solopreneurship (Abbott Family Insurance)
- Work alongside the owner and operators of Abbott Family Insurance.
- Engage in every department that keeps a business running: marketing, sales, administration, human resources, payroll, etc.
- Gain essential knowledge to launch and run your own business (solopreneurship).
- Requirements: Must aspire to start your own business. This intern will work at Abbott Family Insurance on Monday and Tuesdays, and with Harborside Church on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Children's Ministry (Harborside Church)
- Meet and build relationships with kids, parents, and volunteers.
- Write and prepare lesson plans.
- Teach kids in classroom settings.
- Host fun summer events.
- Co-direct a kid’s summer camp.
- Requirements: seeking a person with a heartbeat to teach and love kids ages 0-11
Culinary & Café (HavenHouse Coffee Bar & Eatery)
- Learn the fundamentals of working in a coffee shop and restaurant environment.
- Assist with inventory of paper goods and food/drink products.
- Run errands and grocery shop for weekly needs.
- Meet people and build relationships with people in the church and community.
- Requirements: must enjoy cooking and have ability to stand on feet for 3+ hours. Customer service and hard-work will be needed. Must have a car to drive to grocery store, and to-and-from HavenHouse and Harborside Church.
https://www.havenhouseeatery.com
Facilities (Harborside Church)
- Prepare rooms for ministry needs.
- Basic maintenance and cleaning of church property.
- Recruit and manage volunteers to contribute to property needs.
- Requirements: This position includes physical labor; must have the ability to lift 50-75lbs.
Fence Builder (Fence Company Near Me)
- Work with your hands and tools to install fences with a local business.
- Gain basic construction experience and tool knowledge.
- Experience operating with a construction crew.
- Requirements: This is physical labor outdoors! Must be able to lift 60-75 lbs, follow detailed instructions, and be a team player. Some days, hours may adjust according to fence progress and tasks. This intern will work with Fence Company Near Me on Mondays/Tuesdays, and with Harborside Church Sundays/Wednesdays/Thursdays.
https://fencecompanynearme.com/
Graphic Design (Harborside Church)
- Assist in designing print and digital materials, including brochures, flyers, social media graphics, and event promotions.
- Work in Adobe InDesign to create layouts that align with brand guidelines.
- Collaborate with the design team to refine and format documents for print and digital distribution.
- Organize and maintain design assets, templates, and project files.
- Ensure all designs maintain consistency in typography, color, and branding.
- Accept feedback and make necessary revisions based on creative direction.
- Requirements: Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, strong understanding of typography, layout design, and visual hierarchy, attention to detail and ability to follow brand style guides, ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently when needed, strong communication skills and willingness to learn. Experience with print production is a plus.
Law (FL State Attorney's Office)
- POSITION FILLED! Check back next summer.
- Invitation into court rooms for observation and education.
- Work alongside state attorney office employees.
- Gain understanding of fair administration of justice, unbiased investigations, and protection of victims of crime.
- Requirements: Must be pursuing a law degree. This intern will work with the Florida State Attorney's Office on Tuesdays/Wednesdays (unpaid), and with Harborside Church Sundays/Thursdays (paid by church).
https://www.flsa6.gov/
Manufacturing (Wellness Space)
- Repetitive, hands-on assembly work to build HydroMassages.
- Experience manufacturing and product assembly.
- Basic data entry.
https://wellnessspace.com
Medical (Eye Site of Tampa Bay)
- Obtain experience working in a medical office.
- See patients alongside a retina sub-specialist in opthalmology.
- Assist medical staff in daily tasks.
- Patient service and care.
- Requirements: Must desire a career in medicine. He/she must have exceptional customer service and written/oral communication skills. Needs ability to work efficiently in a face-paced environment. Must have people skills involving compassion, easing patients, and working well with others. Accuracy, attention to detail, organization, and problem solving will be needed. The intern will be at the medical office Mondays and Tuesdays, and with Harborside Church Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays.
https://doctors.wellmedhealthcare.com/locations/details/6473
Outreach (Harborside Church)
- Work alongside Harborside Cares (foster care parent support) through events, volunteer support, and encouragement.
- Train with and join Care Community.
- Help coordinate events for the following: widow/widower community, trauma training, and outreach for groups session.
- Lead the interns and servant leaders for the Outreach weekly time.
- Requirements: Seeking someone with a missional heart and compassion for the foster care community.
Pharmacy Clerk (Better Life Pharmacy)
- Administration, organization, and assistance in a pharmacy.
- Customer service and care.
- Exposure to payment procedures and plans.
- Shipping and packaging medication.
- Education on medication.
- Requirements: This job requires good people skills (personable, kind, patient, able to carry conversation well, etc.) and interest in the medical field. This intern will work with Better Life Pharmacy on Mondays and Tuesdays, and with Harborside Church Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
https://business.safetyharborchamber.com/list/member/better-life-pharmacy-clearwater-3641
Prevention and Outreach (Drug Free America Foundation)
- Work with Drug Free America Foundation for drug prevention, research, and outreach.
- Research and develop tool kits to encourage youth participation in prevention efforts.
- Support board initiatives by managing content for the Instagram account, engaging with online communities, and designing interactive social media challenges or contests to promote drug-free messaging.
- Recruit new members by connecting with schools, youth groups, and organizations.
- Conduct research and assist in creating content for prevention initiatives
- Assist in planning and executing virtual and in-person events.
- Take notes during meetings and training sessions, summarizing key points for follow-up resources.
- General administrative and office tasks.
- Requirements: Interest in public health, youth engagment, communications, social work, political science, education, or nonprofit management. This intern will work with Drug Free America Foundation on Mondays remotely at Harborside, Tuesdays in downtown St. Petersburg, and with Harborside Church Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Must have a laptop.
https://www.dfaf.org/
Physical Therapy (Florida Physio)
- POSITION FILLED! Check back next summer.
- Work alongside physical therapists at Florida Physio.
- Assist clinic staff with patient interaction and physical exercises.
- General office maintenance, patient scheduling, and administrative tasks needed for a PT clinic.
- Requirements: This position is for someone pursuing a career in Physical Therapy. The intern will work at Florida Physio on Mondays and Tuesdays (unpaid, expeerinece only), and with Harborside Church on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (paid).
Production (Harborside Church)
- Program lights/slides/audio needs for worship services and events.
- Recruit and train volunteers for production team.
- Serve on the live production team.
- Requirements: must have fundamental knowledge of ProPresenter.
Social Media Content Curator (Harborside Church)
- Create and schedule engaging content for church social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, X, etc.).
- Assist in designing social media graphics, stories, and reels using the Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, or other design tools.
- Write captions and posts that align with the church’s voice, mission, and values.
- Film and edit short-form video content for social engagement, including testimonies, sermon clips, and event recaps.
- Monitor engagement and respond to comments and messages as needed.
- Stay updated on social media trends and recommend new ideas to improve reach and engagement.
- Requirements: Proficiency in Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and X. Basic graphic design skills (Adobe Photoshop/InDesign a plus). Experience in video editing (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or other tools is a bonus). Strong writing skills to craft clear, engaging, and faith-centered captions. Ability to work quickly and creatively to produce fresh, engaging content.
Student Ministry (Harborside Church)
- Help plan and lead student services and events.
- Meet and build relationships with students, parents, and volunteers.
- Co-lead middle school camp at SEU (full week off-campus).
- Lead student connect groups.
- Requirements: seeking a person with a heartbeat for middle and high school students. This position requires Monday and Wednesday evening hours.
Video (Harborside Church)
- Record video of numerous events at Harborside this summer.
- Support in communication and creative video shoots.
- Edit event recaps in DaVinci Resolve.
- Requirements: This position requires proficiency in operating blackmagic cinema cameras and a fundamental understanding of composition, lighting, and exposure. Be prepared to submit a portfolio of 2-3 videos.
Wedding Chapel (Harborside Chapel)
- Marketing and managing social media for the Harborside Chapel.
- Assist in Chapel administration, tours, and coordinating.
- Organize/prepare wedding aesthetics and decor.
- Plan and assist in Chapel volunteer events.
- Requirements: Must have Friday and Saturday flexibility to accommodate hours for weekend weddings.
https://harborsidechapel.org
Worship: Instrumental (Harborside Church)
- Build and lead a student worship team, specifically teaching younger instrumentalists.
- Assist and collaborate in other worship environments (kid, young adult, adult) as needed.
- Prepare worship environments (program computers, set-up rooms, schedule volunteers, contribute new ideas, etc).
- Learn the technology, musicianship, and leadership needed to be a music director.
- Requirements: must have high musical instrumental ability and band experience. Be prepared to submit an audition video.
Worship: Kids (Harborside Church)
- Lead worship with the kid's worship team.
- Recruit new leaders and worship participants.
- Choreograph and film motions for kid's songs.
- Prepare kid's worship environments (program computers, set-up rooms, schedule volunteers, contribute new ideas, etc).
- Assist in other worship environments (student, young adult, adult) as needed.
- Requirements: This position works with children and music. Must have rhythm and ability to dance, high energy, and a pleasant attitude.
Worship: Vocal (Harborside Church)
- POSITION FILLED! Check back next summer.
- Build and lead a student worship team.
- Assist in kids and young adult worship environments.
- Prepare and clean worship environments.
- Train with the adult worship team.
- Requirements: must have musical vocal ability and a heart for worship. Be prepared to submit an audition video.
Young Adults (Harborside Church)
- Administration and assistance leading the HYA (Harborside Young Adult) group.
- Build relationships with young adults ages 18-29 in the greater Safety Harbor community.
- Planning, marketing, and execution for young adult services and events, including the weekend conference "To Live For."
- Recruiting young adults to contribute by volunteering/leading.
- Assisting with other Family ministry areas and events (kids, students, parents).
- Requirements: Must have a heart for young adult discipleship and evangelism. This position includes Wednesday evening hours.
https://www.toliveforministries.org/
What Will This Internship Look Like?
Interns
For young adults 18-25 years old.
Interns work 30 hours a week at $13/hr, Sundays through Thursdays. Interns will apply for a specific ministry department.
Hours may vary according to each department, but general hours are below:
Sundays 8:00a-12:00p
Mondays 9:00a-7:00p
Tuesdays 9:00a-5:00p
Wednesdays 8:30a-3:00p
Thursdays 9:00a-3:00p
Also, interns should anticipate to work 2 evening hours a week depending on the department needs.
Servant Leaders
For ages 14-25 years old.
Servant Leaders will serve the community and participate in ministry events. This is an unpaid position, but it is a great option for collecting community service hours.
There is flexibility for family and summer vacation plans.
Sundays 8:00a-12:00p
Mondays 4:30p-8:30p
Wednesdays 9:00a-3:00p
Thursdays 9:00-3:00p
- Gain leadership skills and experience.
- Work within the community and partner with the cty of Safety Harbor.
- Gain basic workforce career experience.
- Train in boldness (2 Timothy 1:7) and grow in your relationship with God.
- Work alongside the Harborside Church ministry staff.
- Love and lead people into encounters with the fullness of God.
Choose the department that initially made you excited. If you need help, ask a parent or close friend which one they recommend for you.
We are closed most Fridays and Saturdays for rest, play, and other work. Paid Interns are considered Harborside staff for summer, so this should be treated as a job position. Two days will be allotted for sickness, vacation, or personal needs. Servant Leaders have flexibility and can miss more days as needed. If you manage your time well, you will get plenty of rest and opportunities for other summer activities or jobs.
July 4th is a holiday for all.
Absolutely! All may apply.
There is no tuition cost for the internship program! Lunch and transportation are not provided.
Interns are paid $13 per hour for 30 hours for this summer. Servant Leaders are unpaid, but can apply to be paid through the Summer P.A.Y.S. Program
Sundays, the attire is business casual. Monday and Tuesday, we ask that you dress according to the department leader's expectations. Wednesday and Thursday please wear business relaxed attire. No pajamas, spaghetti straps, or crop tops allowed.
- Time management
- Basic budgeting
- Event leadership
- Communication
- Working within diversity
- Creativity
- Innovation
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Kingdom culture
- Hearing God’s voice
This internship is for anyone who wants to grow in Christian leadership. It is not limited to those pursuing church ministry as a career. All who are wanting to grow this summer are encouraged to apply.
Possibly! We have options for housing out-of-town interns. Mention the need in the application and we will work with you as best as possible to find a safe place for you to live.
A parent and participant meeting will be held on May 18th at 12:00pm at Harborside. We ask for all accepted into the program to participate in this informational meeting, either in-person or via Zoom.
Pray first! Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you to His best decision for the summer. Ask Him to reveal his plan. Then, seek wise counsel, asking your parents and mentors for advice. Finally, chase peace. When you consider joining the internship program, does peace surround you? If you can say, “yes” to any of these promptings, you should at least apply. Should you be selected, there will be an opportunity for you to accept or decline the offer at a later date.
2 Timothy 1:7
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline."

Important Dates
Application Dates
- March 1 – Applications Open
- May 18 – Applications Close
Work Dates
- June 1 – Orientation @12pm
- June 2 -July 27– Internship Dates
- July 4 – Holiday
Parent/Participant Info
- May 18- Meeting @12:00pm
- July 27 – Special Service