2024-2025 Camp Spofford: Ministry Intern
Intern • Camp Spofford
To be a place where people can know Jesus, follow Him together and rest in the beauty of God’s creation.
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
About Camp Spofford
Camp Spofford serves families, couples, kids, churches, and individuals seeking refuge from the daily grind of life and connection into something greater than themselves. We have a deep love and passion for Jesus and seek to help others discover that same passion for themselves. We value relational community, and believe that following Jesus is best done together; so, everything we do is born out of a deep sense of connection. We operate in a gorgeous part of the country (center of New England) that naturally lends itself to rest, so we strive to make our guest experience as refreshing as possible. We do all of this through Family Camp and Youth Camp (both overnight camp and day camp) in the summer season, along with weekend and some full-week retreats during the Fall, Winter, and Spring.
While there are unique features of the Summer Season compared to the Retreat Season, there are some things that you’ll find here at any time during the year: amazing food, refined facilities, friendly (and goofy) staff members, lots of coffee, and a whole lot of fun activities.
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