Program Intern (Gap Year Internship)
Purpose:
Do you want the opportunity to grow as a leader, manage real responsibilities for a growing ministry, and invest in others while being poured into yourself? At Seneca Hills, our program interns get the opportunity to manage the "big picture" aspects of the program: assisting the program director in recruiting, event and wilderness trip planning, mentoring and leading staff, and strategic planning.
Our interns live in camp-provided housing and have access to a fully functional kitchen (included home-cooked meals when retreat groups are on campus), wi-fi, our 240+ acres of wilderness, miles of developed trails, our indoor climbing room and rec center, and more. This role will give you experience with the technical skills involved in ministry; planning retreats, leading book and bible studies, recruiting, and developing leaders. You will also experience in crucial soft skills, such as problem solving, communication, decision making and more that are crucial to success long after summer camp is over.
Whether you're a seasoned veteran of camp ministry looking for your next adventure, or eager to fine-tune your calling and see where you're being led next, the Program Internship at Seneca Hills is a great place to start!
Our Goals
1. Encourage students or recent graduates to explore their gifts, potential career interests, and God's call in their lives.
2. Provide a setting with a steady stream of fresh ideas, enthusiasm, accountability, and guidance.
3. Allow interns to observe the fundamentals of good leadership and healthy public communication.
4. Provide a safe place for interns to develop and try new strategies that move our vision forward.
5. Allow students to gain an understanding of how a non-profit operates.
6. Provide interns with an opportunity to develop professional behavior.
7. Allow the student to gain practical insight and understanding into a variety of camp and business operations.
Values
• We believe that students can and should have a strategic role in the ministry.
• We believe that serving others is a high calling.
• We believe in the integration of faith and work
• We believe that we should pursue excellence in all we do.
Qualifications:
• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and desire to see others draw near to Him
• Be an active participant in the life of a local church
• Current student/recent graduate from a four-year degree program studying youth ministry, outdoor recreation, biblical studies, management, or a related field (preference will be given to graduating seniors, recent graduates, and current online students)
• Affirm the mission statement and doctrinal statement of Seneca Hills
• Have experience working with youth
• Have a positive and teachable attitude with a desire to learn and work as a member of a team
Responsibilities:
Retreat Season
• Develop relationships with local youth ministry and church leaders
• Accompany program director on church/school visits
• Create new ways to engage community with Seneca Hills
• Assist in developing new and exciting camp curriculum
• Assist directors in staff recruiting efforts
• Attend, and contribute to, staff meetings
• Meet weekly with Program Director
• Purchase and read through designated reading with Program Director
Summer Season
• Work with Program Director to prepare Staff Training schedule and materials
• Lead various workshops to train summer staff on soft skills and technical skills
• Provide staff with both spiritual and personal guidance through discussion and debriefs
• Work with team of Program Facilitators to create, modify, and run camp programmatic schedule
• Develop new activities to foster spiritual growth in both staff and campers
• Develop fun new activities for campers and staff during summer season
Compensation:
• This is a paid internship (600$ a month)
• Opportunity to facilitate retreat groups for additional hourly wage
• Free Housing (w/ WiFi access)
• Food available most weekends free of charge in dining hall
• Travel meals & miles reimbursed