What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship: Facilities Support position at Ridgecrest Conference Center?
Description
Program Overview
An internship at Ridgecrest Conference Center offers an experience to grow professionally, spiritually and personally as you receive on-the-job training and learn skills needed to serve in a fast-paced Christian hospitality environment.
The intern program includes weekly bible study and fellowship with other team members. You will be provided unique opportunities for your growth and development through enrichment and service. Team managers and supervisors will coordinate your work schedule, daily responsibilities, and special project assignments.
Responsibilities
An internship with the Facilities Team takes you behind-the-scenes to gain an understanding of what it takes to maintain a large-scale conference center. You will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from highly skilled team members in our Carpentry, Plumbing, HVAC, Grounds, Maintenance, Fleet, Safety, and Recreation departments. You will gain hands-on experience in caring for the buildings, grounds, and resources of our 1,200 acre campus. This internship requires a willingness to learn, a heart to serve and a healthy appetite for hard work.
Requirements
Education, Work Experience, and Other Qualifications
- Ability to work August to May (40 hours/week)
- Commit to the overall program (including bible study, service projects, events, etc.)
- High school graduate or GED, required
- Experience in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, grounds, vehicle maintenance and safety, preferred
- Must be able to perform physical work, including significant amounts of bending, stretching, kneeling, twisting, and lifting on a daily basis
- Possess a sincere desire to serve others with excellence and grace
- Be flexible, teachable and hard-working
- Have excellent communication skills and be self-motivated
- Willingness to serve guests with a positive attitude
- Eligible to work in the United States
Benefits
- Housing provided
- Lunch is provided for interns in the dining hall every day except Sunday. Breakfast and lunch are also provided when we host guests on campus.
- Paid a $400/week stipend
