Internships

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Internships bring learning and ministry together.

Build your resume, discover a passion, pursue your goals.

Warm Beach Camp’s internship program is designed to give you a taste of every aspect of Camping Ministry in action. Interns will experience working directly with guests and the behind-the-scenes tasks that make a camp run smoothly. The flexible nature of the program allows interns to contribute to the mission of the organization while gaining skills and experiences that will elevate their resume.

Learn and grow in life and faith.

Spiritual Mentoring

Spiritual mentoring is built into the internship program. Your faith will grow just as much as your resume during the program. Each intern will be matched with a mentor that is a full-time staff person or community leader. Interns will meet regularly with their mentor and debrief their learning experiences, seek wise counsel, and prayer.

2024 QUALIFICATIONS AND SCHEDULE

General Qualifications

Pursues and cultivates a relationship with Jesus
Commitment to Scripture
Strong sense of hospitality and customer service
Adaptable to new situations
Works well in groups
Strong sense of community
Control of emotions with fellow staff, community members, and guests
Professional communication
Eager to learn while remaining teachable
Manages time well while following a schedule
Supports the community guidelines and statement of faith reflected in Warm Beach Camp Staff Manual

Schedule

Interns may be given projects or assignments in January-February to work on in preparation for an upcoming program, role, or activity offering. Such projects will be at the discretion of the Internship Program Manager and be determined both by the needs of the Camp and the ability of the intern.

The general flow of the year will look something like this:

September: Move-in and orientation, hospitality services experience, assistance with setting up The Lights of Christmas.

October to Thanksgiving Weekend: Serve in a variety of front-line positions throughout the Camp in addition to setting up for The Lights of Christmas.

Thanksgiving Weekend – New Year’s: Each Intern will gain front-line experience in the operation of The Lights of Christmas.

The Lights of Christmas is a major seasonal event with a great deal of pre-planning, organization, staffing requirements, and operational complexity. There is a great deal to learn by observation, direct experience, and inquiry.

January – April: Interns will assist with taking down The Lights of Christmas, debriefing, and planning for the next year. In addition, they will assist with hospitality operations, summer staff recruiting, Outdoor Education and activities training, and other projects throughout the Camp. During this season of time, professional and personal/spiritual development classes will be offered, and interns will be assigned to shadow or interview managers/staff from areas of the organization that they may not ordinarily work, such as administration, marketing, development, and executive leadership.

In March, a spiritual formation retreat will be offered as a time of reflection, prayer, and vocational discernment. In April, a Spring Break week will be provided.

May - August: May and June are often when most Outdoor Education programs occur, and interns will assist through teaching classes and leading activities. Also, interns will apply and be selected for specific roles in the ministry, based on their interest, experience, and the needs of the organization. The roles can include one area of extensive experience or a combination of several areas. Interns will be given coaching on resume building and interview skills as part of the process.

Pay and Lodging

Interns work shifts at minimum wage, $16.28 per hour. Interns can expect 20-40 hours a week.
Classes, Bible studies, shadowing, retreats, other non-work, and learning activities will not be paid time. Enrichment opportunities will often be scheduled in addition to paid work time schedules.
Dormitory style lodging is available at $243 per month as is normal for other part-time employees living on campus. Interns living off grounds may do so with permission at their own expense.
Meals are available at the Camp dining room, when serving in a program where you are with campers during the meal or working in food services. Otherwise, meals are available at a modest price. Kitchens are also provided in the lodging facilities for preparing meals.