Miracle Ranch - Camp Intern

cristaministries; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

CRISTA Ministries is offering a year-round Internship program in Port Orchard, WA. This position is ideal for individuals committed to Jesus Christ who wish to gain experience in a camp environment. Interns will engage in various activities including hosting groups, assisting with maintenance, and contributing to marketing efforts.

The role requires a commitment to spiritual growth, clear communication skills, and a collaborative spirit. An Associate's degree or equivalent experience is preferred. A stipend range of $350-$400 is offered, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Commitment to spiritual growth and development.
• Ability to engage and participate in spiritual practices.

Responsibilities

• Host guest groups and facilitate activities.
• Perform general repairs and maintenance.
• Assist with food preparation and meal service.
• Conduct marketing and promotional activities.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Clear communication

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Location: Port Orchard, WA

Compensation: $350-$400 stipend, DOE

Employment Status: Internship

Position Summary

The year‑round Intern program is designed for people who are deeply committed to Jesus Christ and desire to intern at camps to help create and provide an environment where staff, volunteers, and guests of Miracle Ranch can experience Christ. We believe this will be a life‑changing experience where each intern will grow spiritually, personally, relationally, and professionally and will come away more energized and prepared for a lifetime of service. Interns will be part of the camp community and are expected to be regularly involved in community activities.

Essential Functions

• Program – hosting guest groups, facilitating activities, summer staff recruiting, program planning, sound and video operation.
• Maintenance – general repairs, landscaping, vehicle operation and maintenance.
• Housekeeping – cabin turnover, laundry, general cleaning.
• Kitchen – food prep, inventory, meal service.
• Horsemanship – horse weekends, trail rides, feeding and cleaning of animals and other horse events.
• Marketing – events marketing, development of promo material, phone calls, etc.
• Work collaboratively with all Camps staff and customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).

Essential Qualifications

Christ Centered

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g., daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

Education

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Other Considerations

• Excellent customer service.
• Able to communicate clearly to others.
• Able to work collaboratively with all Camps staff and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

• Previous experiences coordinating events by phone and multi-tasking.

Statement of Non‑Discrimination

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith‑based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern. As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.