Intern Bible Project Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Part-time, Internship
Description
SUMMARY
The Internship Program at Warm Beach Camp is a 12-month long program geared toward young adults for the benefit of gaining work experience, conjointly developing personal and spiritual maturity. As an Intern, you will not only work up-front with guests and behind the scenes at camp, but you will also encounter a wide variety of departmental experiences and responsibilities with the goal of identifying and developing personal and leadership skills and opportunities within the camp ministry. When not working, each Intern will have the opportunity to shadow the various departments of our camp ministry and participate in experiences led by our full-time staff. The person in this position shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior towards colleagues, guests and supervisors. Regular attendance is essential for this position. Adherence to a published schedule is expected and required.
1st Term:
The first term will be learning what it looks like to work behind the scenes of The Lights of Christmas ministry in support roles and then serving our guests during the event. Interns will have an opportunity to work alongside our Hospitality, Guest Services, Outdoor Education, Recreation, Food Services and Accommodations departments as we work to serve our guests, all while keeping the path clear to the cross.
2nd Term:
The second term will allow interns to take their skills that they have learned and apply them by working alongside department managers, hosting retreat groups during meals, working alongside both the Accommodations team and helping assist in Food Services. Interns will also help run Outdoor Education and team Building classes as well as serving in multiple roles with the Recreation Department. Training will be provided. Interns may have opportunities to help with summer staff recruiting as well.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Building relationships with and getting to know our guests, working The Lights of Christmas, leading outdoor education sessions, leading recreation activities, prepping for new groups, running retail, cooking, and cleaning camp after groups, helping Food Services prepare, serve and clean up for meals.
OTHER AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Linen upkeep, special projects installation and removal, challenge course upkeep, event planning, trail maintenance, and other jobs based on interns set of skills or passions.
MINISTRY STATEMENT
Warm Beach Camp Ministries exist to share the hope and love of Christ through camping ministries and experiences in the Pacific Northwest.
At Black Diamond Camp, we exist to inspire Christ-like change through outdoor adventure, authentic relationships and biblical truth.
At Rainier Camp and Retreat Center, we exist to provide Christ-centered hospitality to groups seeking adventure in God's wild creation.
At Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center, we exist to provide Christ-centered environments, experiences, and resources that draw people to God through camping ministries, conferences and events.
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
This is a part-time, hourly position. Hours expected to be 20-40 a week. During our winter season hours may vary slightly. Must be flexible to work weekends at times to best serve guest needs.
Requirements
WORK CONTEXT:
This job will be performed primarily on location at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, WA. There may be opportunities to work off-site at our sister camp Black Diamond Camp.
TRAVEL:
Working offsite will happen infrequently during recruiting or training trips.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The pursuit of a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to Scripture.
Gets excited by meeting and getting to know new people frequently.
Strong sense of hospitality and customer service.
Strong sense of community and ability to get along with many staff within a small community.
Strength in controlling emotions when tired or frustrated and continue to be hospitable and treat guests with kindness.
Easily communicate with guests in a professional manner. Willing and able to learn and be teachable.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or greater.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to correspond through email. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The ability to walk for long distances across varying terrain is required as well.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties will include indoor and outdoor activities in varying seasons and weather conditions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
Food Handler's Permit
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a sincere love for the Lord and be committed to the Lordship of Christ in every area of their life. Must have a burden and a love for others and a desire to see them totally committed to the Lordship of Jesus. Must be committed to local church attendance and being a student of the Bible. Must be willing to support the philosophy and goals of WBCM through attitude, speech and action.
SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS:
Outside of a desire to know Christ and to make Him known, interns will be required to weekly attend Bible and course studies to deepen their relationship with Jesus. Interns are required to regularly attend a local Christian Church of their choosing. Mentorship alongside a full-time staff member with weekly meetings is required for accountability. Monday-Friday 10am staff break devotionals are required if not working Outdoor Education, Food Services or an Accommodations shift at that time.
CROSS TRAINING
This employee will be available to be cross-train into other areas of the ministry as needs arise.
Salary Description
$17.13/hr