HOST SITE OPERATIONS - SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Description

Host Site Operations Intern

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide support to the US Field Team in preparation of the Global Leadership Summit (GLS) taking place August 7-8, 2025.  Required dates of work include June 2^nd through the week of the GLS, August 4 - August 8, 2025.

Global Leadership Network (GLN) is a nonprofit organization located in South Barrington, Illinois.  Our purpose is to introduce more people to Jesus and fully follow Him.  We accomplish this by serving pastors and equipping churches in order to inspire Kingdom-oriented leaders around the world through the Global Leadership Summit and other leadership development resources.

The Global Leadership Summit is attended by 60,000 leaders in 400 sites (primarily churches) throughout the United States.  The Summit is translated into 50 languages and held in over 800 sites in 110 countries reaching over 240,000 international leaders from September to April.

Job Status: Summer Internship (June 2nd – August 15th) FT 40 hrs./week, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Position Team: US Field Team (USFT)

Reports to: Host Site Training and Engagement Manager

Pay rate for this seasonal internship of 40 hours per week position is $16/hr.

Hybrid Work Schedule: This position currently has a hybrid schedule which includes working in the office Tuesday through Thursday for two scheduled Core Weeks each month and the option to work from home or in the office on Mondays, Fridays, and Tuesday through Thursdays during non-Core Weeks. In-person days will increase during the weeks leading into the event and during Summit week at the South Barrington campus. Our regular workdays and office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm CT with 30 minutes for lunch. This position does not offer relocation assistance or housing accommodations for the duration of the internship.

Benefits include paid time off in accordance with the Illinois PLAWA (Paid Leave for All Workers Act).  Time off may be subject to black-out dates during GLS peak season and subject to manager approval.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support host site operations through facilitating collection of Certificate of Insurance & Evacuation plan documents from U.S. Host Sites
• Review the accuracy of submitted information from Host Site for the creation of confirmation letters.    
• Requesting shipping addresses as needed.
• Staff the Event Manager / Promotional Strategist Hotline during Summit week
• Place phone calls to Host Sites about missing materials and important reminders.
• Triage email questions to appropriate staff member
• Complete research, special projects and data validation as assigned
• Complete other related duties as assigned.
• Actively participate in one-on-one meetings with manager, team meetings, all-staff meetings, and cross-functional meetings, as needed.

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications:

• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Problem solving
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Completed high school and some college (preferred)
• A vital relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and an active participant of a local church that holds to a historic, orthodox understanding of biblical Christianity

Organizational Values:

• Others – We set aside our personal preferences and put others before ourselves.  We exist to serve others.
• Excellence – Excellence matters to God, so we do the best with what we have available to us right now.
• Authenticity – We commit to being real with each other, so we speak with one another openly and honestly.
• Relationships – We practice care and respect and enjoy working with each other.

Salary : $16