Family Ministries Intern

Family Ministries Intern

Mount Hermon, CA 95041

Salary Range $16.90 - $17.00 Hourly Position Type Internship Job Shift Conference Center Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Santa Cruz Mountains

The Family Ministries Intern will gain knowledge, ability, and skills pertaining to programming in a camp setting within the Children's, Youth, and Adults Ministries program while assisting the Family Ministries Team 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.

• Bachelor's Degree

• Experience working with children and young people (Ages 0-17)
• Camp counseling experience preferred.
• Experience in leadership roles.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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• 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 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.

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.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, many weekends, and several holidays.
• May be required to travel for summer staff recruiting & church promotions.
• Will be required to participate in Summer Staff Program as a component of the internship program.
• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA's Mission, Vision, Beliefs and Standards of Conduct.
• 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 as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.