Summer Student Worker

Company Profile:
The Ridge Project, Inc. is an Ohio faith-based, Christian, non-profit. We provide relationship education, leadership training, character & ethics training, and employment skills development. We serve middle-school and high-school students, and adults involved in the criminal justice system. Through our unique and cutting-edge programs, we seek to end generational cycles of family disintegration by training clients to have strong, healthy and permanent marriages, and to be responsible citizens and role models in their schools, families and/or communities.

We are seeking well-qualified individuals to join our team.

This is a temporary position for high school students to work over the summer break. The position will vary based on the availability and skill set of the students, but in general the position will support the operations of the RIDGE Project by providing general support for the RIDGE Project’s programs. Duties may include answering phones, greeting guests, receiving and distributing incoming mail, data entry, janitorial, maintenance, and cleaning, inventory, and organization.

Depending upon skill set the position could also include assisting with events, service delivery, and content creation.

• Answer phones and greet guests of The RIDGE Project, and to receive and distribute the mail.
• Process incoming paperwork, and to organize and maintain The RIDGE Project client records in the Database.
• Help clean, organize, maintain, and inventory RIDGE Project facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Operate office equipment including computer, copiers, and fax machines.
• Support company events like family days, staff trainings, camps, and other events.
• Assist in content creation, podcasting, video and sound editing and production.
• Participate in required program training and attend workshops, seminars, conferences, meetings, etc. as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reports directly to the Project Director.

• Demonstrate a lifestyle consistent with the principles and goals of The RIDGE Project.
• Adhere to a strong conviction that healthy marriages produce healthy families and communities.
• Adhere to the policies and directives established by The RIDGE Project Board of Trustees.
• Be a current or recently graduated high‑school student.
• Have good phone and conversation skills.
• Have demonstrable critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Possess computer skills and word processing required.
• Be proficient with MS Office – Excel and Word.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize and work efficiently without supervision.
• Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal), and follow‑up effectively with all staffing levels and clients/customers.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, self‑starter, energetic.
• Demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment.
• Willing and able to pass state and federal background check for working with children.
• Possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of insurance.

• Stand and speak for long periods of time, sit and drive for long periods of time, walk, and may need to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Use hands to handle, or feel; type, with hands, reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Use close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances of 100 yards or more.

• Location:
  
  McClure, Ohio
• Role:
  Summer worker
• Paid Leave:
  Company Holidays are paid
• Pay: $15 hourly
• Number of vacancies: several
• Career Level:
  
  Entry Level
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  none required
• Residence
  
  Location:
  
  McClure, OH
• Degree:
  None required

Join us in our mission to build a legacy of strong families.