HOPE Farm

Hope Farm Undergraduate Intern | (After-school Leadership Development Program/Executive Administration)

Reports to: Dr. Tonya Lincoln or Campus Supervisor

Status: Internship

Salary: None (credit towards degree, must be confirmed with your college/university)

About HOPE Farm

HOPE Farm Inc.’s ministry and mission is to serve young fatherless men ages 5-18 through an after-school program where we introduce our participants to a life governed by belief in Christ and provide an opportunity to be mentored by adult Christian men.

Mission Statement

It is imperative that all persons involved with HOPE Farm uphold a high level of excellence in Christian standards. There must be observable evidence of belief in and acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. All staff members, regardless of level of service, and all others associated with or representing HOPE Farm in any way, must be supportive of the spiritual position of HOPE Farm.

Job Summary

HOPE Farm Undergraduate and Graduate Interns are to operate and engage with the ministry as professional employees.  Interns are in a position to learn and grow during their time at Hope Farm, but our hope is that our interns additionally have a sustainable effect and impact on the ministry, the families we serve, and the programs we offer.

Major(s)

• Health and Wellness
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Non-Profit Management
• Agricultural
• STEM
• Education
• Social Advocacy
• Medical
• Others... please email if you're interested in working with our ministry, but unsure 

Job Responsibilities

Our Collegiate Interns are expected to

- Be conscientious to either agree with the statement of faith at HOPE Farm or at a minimum agree to not dispute or teach principals contrary to the Statement of Faith

- Commit to following the standard of behavior set by HOPE Farm's Behavioral Expectations for Staff

- Obtain training in Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Course via Ministry Safe (2 yr certification earned)

- Obtain training in TBRI, CPI, Boystown 16 Social Skills, and so many more.

- Develop and execute learning goals while at HOPE Farm, including academic, professional, and personal goals

- Collaborate and complete work-related and goal-related tasks for HOPE Farm and with fellow staff

- Attend weekly HOPE Farm staff meetings and schedule sufficient check-ins with your Hope Farm Ministry Supervisor

- Accountable for the goals and expectations of your graduate program internship guidelines for your school

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. HOPE Farm, Inc. management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. All prospective and current employees must agree with Hope Farm's Statement of Faith stated above in the Job Summary.

Hope Farm is an after-school Christian Faith-Based leadership development and educational program. Therefore, employment decisions at Hope Farm are based on qualifications, merit, performance, requirements of the organization, and the Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ) exception on the basis of religion, in accordance with EEOC, BFOQ.