Youth Missions Trip Leader

Overview

Youth Missions Trip Leader — Summer Adventure with Purpose. Internship exploring General Business & Beyond. Expires January 23, 2026.

Organization: Leader Treks
Location: Based in West Chicago, IL — Travel across the U.S. (and possibly Costa Rica!)
Dates: Late May–Early August (11 weeks)
Compensation: Earn up to $6,000 — travel and housing included

• Up to $6,000 in pay for the summer
• All travel and housing included
• Hands-on ministry and leadership experience
• Training, mentoring, and discipleship from ministry leaders
• A tight-knit, Christ-centered community
• Growth in confidence, character, and calling

• Lead and disciple students on mission trips and service projects
• Facilitate devotions, team debriefs, and leadership activities
• Help plan and execute service projects and trip logistics
• Create an environment where students can grow and lead
• Reflect daily on what God is teaching you
• Celebrate all God has done at our end-of-summer retreat

• Passionate about Jesus and student ministry
• Excited to grow as a leader and disciple others
• Ready to travel, work hard, and embrace adventure
• Looking for an internship that strengthens your faith and your résumé

Leader Treks equips the next generation of church and world leaders through transformative mission and leadership experiences. We challenge students and interns alike to lead with courage, serve with humility, and grow in Christlike character.