Photography Intern - 2026/2027

(Multiple states)

Part Time

Short Term Staff

Student (College)

Photography Intern
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About Decision Point

We are an evangelical non-profit that exists to proclaim the gospel to the next generation. We focus on equipping, sending and reaching students on their school campus and online. Browse through our website at DecisionPoint.org to learn more about the organization.

Check this video out and find out why we exist!

About Our Next Photography Intern

Our next Photography Intern will join the Marketing Team with a mission to capture and tell stories in a way that gives God glory and inspires His people to praise Him and join the mission. We aim to become the premier communicator of stories of life change and transformation in American youth ministry. We’re looking for creative individuals who want to make an eternal impact through producing compelling, high-quality photography.

Key Functions

Capture high-quality photos that support and advance the ministry’s storytelling

Edit and retouch images for use across marketing, social media, events, and publications
Manage and organize photo assets on our server and portable drives
Assist with on-site shoots at events, trainings, conferences, and student gatherings
Curate and source photos, including stock images when needed
Present image selects and edits to supervisors and stakeholders and respond thoroughly to feedback
Maintain consistent visual style in alignment with brand guidelines
Explore and implement new photography techniques and industry best practices to enhance quality and efficiency
SLC
- Required to attend the Student Leader Conference and intern training days from June 16 - June 27, 2026.
Mission Trip
- Required to go on a mission trip to another Decision Point area of ministry. Date and location determined by supervisor.

Job Qualifications

Education: Currently studying film/video production or related field preferred
Software: Experience using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
Hardware: Comfortable shooting with the Canon EOS series or equivalent. Knows how to set up and handle lights and heavy equipment.
Demonstrable photography skills with a strong portfolio
Expertise in event photography highly preferred
Highly organized in project/data management and willing to stick to our filing system
Confidence in photo editing and color correction
Creative problem-solving skills
Driver's license / has access to a car and can drive to our office or other locations,if needed
Willingness to help out on a film shoot and fill any role on the crew if needed
Able to safely and comfortably lift 30+ lbs of sensitive equipment

Other Key Qualifications

Personal Health: Decision Point leadership roles require leaders who are personally, emotionally, and spiritually healthy. Thus, Decision Point staff will conduct a personal and spiritual health check-in prior to the commencement of this leadership role. The results of that check-in may lead to changes in your placement or responsibility.

Beliefs: At Decision Point, we value God’s leading and providing for our team as we work together toward a common purpose in harmony. To maintain harmony, unity, and effective work for His kingdom, we have put in place policies, rules, and guidelines to keep us moving together. Please read and affirm our statement of faith.

Key Relationships

Managing supervisor, Marketing Director. Collaborate within the Marketing team.

Attitudes and Aptitudes

Leadership skills
Clear and prompt communicator. Takes initiative to report to their direct supervisor, community members as appropriate, and their students within appropriate hours of the day
Teachable, humble and a team player
Flexibility and ability to pivot
A growing love for and relationship with Jesus expressed in prayer, study of the Bible and love of others
A missionary’s heart for evangelism and discipleship
Proactive leader that takes initiative
Faithful and responsible

Fundraising and Pay-Scale

This role is a part-time, hourly paid position.

At Decision Point, our ministry is funded by God’s people stewarding their finances to support God’s work. Every level of our team participates in support raising to the appropriate degree, including Decision Point Interns. As a campus ministry intern, you will form a personal support team who you will ask to support you through prayers and finances. You will also maintain that relationship by sending out newsletters and tracking donations through your own support tracker.

Support Raising Policy

Hours and Required Dates

Participation in the following events is required:

Fundraising Sprint 1: May 18 – June 12, 2026
- May 18, 2026: Full day launch training
- Twice-weekly sprint meetings
- 40 hours of work and full participation in fundraising during Sprint 1 is required.
- Sprint 2 will be required for those who need additional fundraising time.
  - Sprint 2- July 6 - July 31
Student Leader Conference - June 2026
- June 16-21 | CM Intern Days near Colorado Christian University
- June 22-27 | Student Leader Conference @ Colorado Christian University
Fall & Spring Semesters
- 10 and 15 hours/week options available, though some weeks may be more due to special events, will include multiple Saturdays/weekend meetings.
- Christmas Break is off
Spring 2027 - Mission Trip to another Decision Point Ministry Area
- Trip costs are accounted for in your personal MPD goal. Your trip involvement will be determined later in the year based on our trip options and where people in your area end up going.
Other Events - Varies by Area

Application Deadline and Requirements

This application is due on April 1, 2026

Please complete the entire application in one sitting as you will not be able to save and revisit your questions. We suggest you prepare your answers on a separate document before transferring them into the application.

Please download and complete the Name-Storm Worksheet (click for file) and upload as part of your application.
- Read carefully: What is required for your Namestorm Worksheet?
  - For Application Completion: List at least 70 individuals and/or families that you could ask to help send you into your work as a new CM Intern with their prayers and/or financial support.

Upon Hire: You will have until Orientation (May 18, 2026) to complete your name-storm information with phone number and email. Mailing address is optional. This list will not be used for Decision Point purposes. It will only be used for your personal support raising.

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College/University name
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Which role(s) within Decision Point are you applying for in the 2026-2027 ministry year? (Check all that apply)* National Office InternCampus Ministry Intern

Current Year/grade/class status in school, or N/A if already graduated*

Number of units you plan to take in Fall 2026 or N/A if not applicable.*

Number of units you plan to take in Spring 2027 or N/A if not applicable.

Anticipated Graduation Date

Are you willing and ready to undertake the support-raising this position requires (as listed in job posting)?*

Have you read the Decision Point Statement of Faith?*

Are you willing and able to affirm the Decision Point statement of faith?*

In your own words please explain the full Gospel.*

What Scripture has shaped or encouraged you in your faith, and how does it relate to your testimony?*

Can you commit to prioritize this role in Decision Point and drop other commitments if needed?*

List other commitments you’ll have during the season of this job (i.e., if still in school, church involvement, internships, etc.)*

Pastoral Reference:
Please list the name, email, and phone number for a pastor or church leader who knows you well.*

Employer Reference:
Please list the name, email, and phone number for a boss or leader who you worked for in a job or ministry, as well as what organization your work was with.*

Personal Reference:
Please list the name, email, and phone number for a coworker or ministry peer, as well as what context your work was in.*

Give an example of a time when you had to deal with conflict.*

How do you keep yourself accountable and organized when it comes to communicating with others?*

How do you keep yourself organized?*

What compels you about THIS mission and makes you want to be a part of it? **

Orientation is on *May 18th, 2026* Can you commit to blocking off that whole day for training as you go through the hiring process?

Describe your experience serving in ministry (serving in church, non profit, missions, gap years, etc.)

Please provide links to your social media.

Is there anything else we need to know about you?*

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