Statement: The Program Intern is a one year, paid position designed to give a broad overview and experience of camp and retreat ministry, including retreats, environmental education, summer camp and overall administration. The internship will be broad in scope but with the flexibility to focus on the individual’s gifts and talents while meeting the needs of the camp program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist and lead as needed with weekend retreats, including hosting and leading programing and assisting in planning.
Assist and lead as needed with Coastal staff training and programming, including leading staff training classrooms, hosting groups, corresponding with school groups and other administrative tasks associated with EE. Assist with animal care as needed. Training will be provided.
Serve as Summer Camp Coordinator during summer camp. This will include helping to plan summer camp with full time staff, including parent communication, staff training, programing, policies and procedures for staff and campers.
Assist in planning and leading staff training. Assist in interviewing and hiring process, on boarding of summer staff.
Assist waterfront coordinator as needed with preparations for the sailing program.
Other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate or a college student looking for an extended internship opportunity. A shorter time frame will be considered for qualified candidates. Onsite housing and meals, when served, are included as a portion of the compensation. Don Lee Center is located in eastern North Carolina in Arapahoe, NC, on the Neuse River Estuary. Our signature summer program is sailing.
Website: Home - Don Lee Camp and Retreat Center
Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to info@donleecenter.org