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Form of workThe Children's Ministry Intern is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.'s ("MHA") Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA's Christian community, conference programs and retreats. All staff are expected to join gatherings, which includes prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.
Position Objective:The Children's and Family Ministry Intern will gain knowledge, ability, and skills pertaining to programming in a camp setting within the Children's Ministries program while assisting the Children's Ministry Director with the express purpose of creating events where guests take one step closer to Jesus in a manner consistent with MHA's mission, vision and values.
Key Job Accountabilities:
- Assist in the planning, coordination and implementation of all promotional material including but not limited to - traveling to churches or other organizations and engaging in conversations promoting retreats.
- Assist in creating, facilitating, and assessing Family Ministry programs while taking part in key vision strategy, theme development and implementation, as well as acquiring the experience of taking a retreat from beginning to end.
- Participate in the process of hiring summer staff, including but not limited to - participating in recruitment trips, making contacts about camp, interviewing, and hiring.
- Participate in the theme development process including planning, coordinating and implementing all thematic elements.
- Provide leadership in the summer by acting as a Summer Staff Lead.
- Work in a team environment with cross-departmental cooperation.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Wage: $15.50/hour (September through May); June-September position transitions to Organized Camp Exempt Summer Staff position/wage.
QualificationsEducation/Certifications/Licenses:- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience working with primary and junior aged children (2nd-6th grade).
- Camp counseling experience preferred.
- Experience in leadership roles.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Skills using a personal computer and various software packages.
- A quick learner that has the ability to acclimate to different environments and different groups.
- Capable of providing a strong Christian role model.
- Ability to creatively lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
- Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Mature understanding for camp guidelines and principles and respect for authority and peers.
- Ability to engage in active listening.
- Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
- A heart to serve whenever needed.
Physical Demands:
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Requires sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., etc.
Additional Requirements- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, many weekends, and several holidays.
- May be required to travel for summer staff recruiting and church promotions.
- Will be required to participate in the Summer Staff Program as a component of the internship program.
- Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA's Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.
- Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
- Must agree to and comply with MHA's employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles for business purposes.
- Satisfactory completion of background investigation, or valid work permit, as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
*This job description reflects essential functions of this position. It does not restrict management's right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Employment Type: OTHER
