Converge Intern

Description

For nearly 80 years, Sandy Cove Ministries has been a place where millions of people have connected with God and each other.  

We offer year-round signature programs designed to uplift and strengthen individuals and families, including summer vacation packages and a day camp for kids. We also contract with ministries and organizations, helping them create their own impactful retreats and events on our property. 

All of this happens at our breathtaking location on the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay in North East, Maryland. With 150 guest rooms in our lodge and 220 beautiful acres, we offer guests authentic hospitality and the rest and renewal they crave. 

For further information about the Converge program please go to this website: www.convergeleadership.org

The mission of Sandy Cove Ministries is to help people connect with God and each other in order to be transformed into the image of Christ, through His Word, His creation and community.

Fall & Spring Semesters Available.

Fall (September-December) 

Spring (January-May)

As a part of the program, interns work approximately 20-30 hours/week in a variety of departments across the ministry. Opportunities exist to simultaneously complete college credits or certifications. Sandy Cove has formal partnerships with both Eastern University's Palmer Seminary as well as Messiah University. Benefits of the internship include on-campus housing, and meals (when available for guests). Cost for housing & meals = $90/bi-weekly. Interns also have access to the beautiful 220-acre grounds at the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay and the benefit of attending Sandy Cove program speaker sessions. Interns will have the opportunity to grow through life skills training that includes financial literacy, communication, and emotional intelligence. In addition, Interns will become integrated into the Sandy Cove community through one-on-one coaching, converge team meetings, and community gatherings as they build relationships with fellow interns and full-time ministry staff.

Position Summary: Learn about the various responsibilities of hospitality in an established ministry by adapting to changing guest/ministry needs and serving in various positions across Sandy Cove Ministries departments and positions (ex: Activities, Event Tech, Food Service, Housekeeper and Lifeguard).    

Position Purpose: To learn more about yourself and helpful life skills while learning about the hospitality ministry. Simultaneously, provide an enjoyable and safe experience for Sandy Cove guests, so that they may connect with God and each other by providing various guest services.

Role Qualifications:

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Certification to belay or ability to be successfully trained (provided in program)
• Current lifeguard certification by a recognized certifying agency (i.e. American RedCross, YMCA, etc.) or ability to be trained (provided in program)
• Current First Aid certification by a recognized certifying agency (i.e. American RedCross, YMCA, etc.) or ability to be trained (provided in program)
• Current CPR certification by a recognized certifying agency (i.e. American Red Cross,YMCA, etc.) or ability to be trained (provided in program)
• Able to take direction, accept assignments and work through to completion with timeliness and accuracy
• Responsible, adaptable and flexible in dealing with last minute changes
• Willingness to work weekdays, holidays and evenings and weekends as necessary
• Physically fit
• High School Diploma & 18 yo+
• Teachable                                                                                                                                                          

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Develop friendly and courteous rapport with all guests
• Perform all reasonable work requests from either direct manager or assigned department
• Live and participate in the community
• Maintain good communication and healthy relationships 
• Live on site and maintain a clean and orderly house 
• Take direction from leadership with a good attitude 
• Maintain a good attitude and a willingness to learn 
• Attend and be on time to all offered life skill sessions

Activities Specialist

Facilitate/belay for activities such as the rock wall, zip line, and big swing, maintaining safety for all throughout. Safely and properly set up/ take down these activities.

Teach, encourage and assist guests involved in activities

Facilitate and oversee various activities and