What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2024-2025 Camp Spofford: Ministry Intern position at Camp Spofford?
Job Purpose
Ministry Interns are given the opportunity to work in a variety of roles and settings while at Camp Spofford with the overall goal of experiencing Christian Camp Ministry, learning new skills and working alongside a team.
You will work with different departments throughout , and will participate in any and all relevant staff meetings and activities.
Dates of Employment
September 2024 - June 2025 (arrive last week of August)
Compensation
Internships include housing and utilities, an hourly wage and meals when available.
Potential Duties and Responsibilities
Facilities (reports to Operations Director)
- Maintain camp grounds
- Operate necessary grounds care equipment such as mower, tractor, chain saws, snow blower etc., in a safe and efficient manner
- Be aware and make necessary changes to hazards found on camp grounds
- Assist facility director in daily operations such as recycle and trash removal, landscaping, weekly maintenance, repairs, etc.
- Special projects for facility improvement
Housekeeping (reports to Head of Housekeeping)
- Assist in the cleaning of accommodations in preparation for guest usage
- Maintain a fully stocked and organized supply room
- Daily and weekly cleaning of public bathrooms
- Seasonal deep cleaning in heavily used areas
Food Service (Reports to Food Service Director)
- Assist in the operations of the Camp food service
- Assist in the preparation of food as the menu indicates including washing and peeling
- Set up food, supplies, and utensils for dining hall distribution
- Store food and leftovers at proper temperature
- Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment
- Clean and maintain all food-preparation and storage areas
- Wash all dishes, serving and preparation equipment, and utensils according to regulated washing methods and temperatures
- Reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle as indicated through the camp’s procedures
Office (Reports to Office Manager)
- Perform various clerical duties including copying, proofreading, typing, and data entry related to camp operation
- Answer phones and e-mail communications related to camper registrations, parental and general camp operational questions
- Handle mailed and online registrations for camp programs, including summer camp, and weekend events and programs
- Be available to greet and welcome guests during office hours
- Seasonal projects such as summer staff hiring, golf outing, camp registration
Guest Services (Reports to Camp Administrator)
- Welcome groups upon arrival and assist them in getting placed in accommodations
- Provide groups with activities available to them (i.e. blacklights, bonfire, etc)
- Connect with leaders throughout their time hear to assure needs are being met
- Maintain cleanliness in public areas while groups are on site
- Manage the daily operations of the camp dining service including coordinating activities between the kitchen and dining room
- Work with Food Service Director to know and understand the meals being served and the related dining services needs
- Oversee the cleanliness of tables, benches, floors, ascertaining that everything is in readiness for the following meal
- Set up an adequate area for the disposal of trays, silverware, trash, glasses, and recycling, etc
- Maintain, stock, clean, and prepare beverages as needed in the dining room area
- Oversee the sweeping and mopping of the dining hall
- Inventory and refill any materials needed in the operation of the dining room