What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Service Learning Intern position at Mennonite Central Committee?
Job Synopsis
The Global Service Learning (GSL) Orientations & Re-entry Conferences Intern will work for 12 weeks during the summer assisting with orientation and re-entry conferences for MCC's young adult programs.
MCC is a global, nonprofit organization that strives to share God's love and compassion for all through relief, development and peace. The summer months are the time when the Akron campus hosts many of the conferences to orient or welcome back our program participants.
Qualifications
Organizational values and culture : All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active church membership; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.
Essential :
- Demonstrated proficiency in teambuilding skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in intercultural competency
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to foster a welcoming atmosphere through hospitality.
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of tools.
- Expressed interest in global service work and articulation of this work through an anti-oppression lens.
- Openness to learning about MCC while authentically communicating the beliefs and values of MCC in relating to participants
- Strong attention to attention to detail.
- Able to diligently complete a variety of tasks for multiple events; able to flex and shift priorities as needed
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
- A driver's license and willingness to drive MCC vehicles to transport participants, complete airport pickup-drop off trips, obtain supplies, etc (subject to MCC driver approval process)
- English fluency
Employment eligibility : Legally eligible to work in the U.S. MCC offers of employment are subject to a successful criminal background check(s).
Preferred :
Anti-oppression commitment : MCC expects all staff to actively participate in an organization culture that focuses on dismantling any barriers based on race, economic inequality or gender-based oppression. This includes an expectation to assess and address any barriers within themselves, within their team(s), and within MCC; supervisors are expected to take leadership in assessing and addressing these barriers.
Safeguarding commitment : All MCC Staff are expected to work collaboratively to create and maintain an organizational culture that prevents and responds to situations of abuse of power (sexual harassment, child abuse, racism, exploitation, and fraud among other situations).
Key Responsibilities
Specific Tasks and Duties :
Tasks will include :
Supervision : No direct supervisory responsibilities
Travel expectations : 4 nights and 5 days away for Summer Service conference. Occasional evening and weekend work; Occasional long days
Physical Activity / Demands : Walking up and down hills, carrying boxes and equipment, setting up conference rooms, moving chairs
Environment Conditions - exposed to : high humidity, sun / heat
