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Position Objective:

The Adventure Recreation Intern will function as a team member of the Adventure department, serving in a variety of roles including, but not limited to: ropes course facilitator, recreation activities facilitator, teambuilding facilitator, and administrator learning administrative and program practices. The intern will assist the Recreation Manager to ensure high quality, impactful programs and experiential activities as offered by the Mount Hermon Adventures department in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The Adventure Recreation Intern is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs and retreats. All staff are expected to join gatherings, which includes prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. 

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Assist the Recreation Manager with administrative tasks pertaining to the teambuilding program in an organized and efficient manner.
• Receive training to competently and safely facilitate, instruct, and maintain quality adventure & recreation activities/programs with the prospect of attaining a leadership role in the following areas: static/dynamic challenge courses, teambuilding, climbing walls, archery, gym/game rooms, and more (depending on skills and qualifications).  
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Intern Program Key Accountabilities (10% to 15% of your time)

* Thoughtfully engage in coursework and readings assigned by the Intern Program Director, in order to grow in your understanding of God, yourself, and your vocational calling.

* Attend, engage, and contribute to weekly Intern Program meetings and trainings.

* Participate in two Intern Retreats, and one all-staff retreat.

Other Responsibilities (up to 25% of your time)

* Serve cross-departmentally in order to learn other skills and service roles in camping ministry. This includes, but is not limited to: Dining, Facilities, Accommodations and Guest Services (host a guest group on a weekend day).

* Help facilitate a Guest Group event during the Thanksgiving holiday week, in partnership with Mount Hermon’s Guest Services team and other departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assist Recreation manager in overseeing the teambuilding team.

• Will transition to a leadership role during the summer months. This role will be determined by the employee, Recreation Manager, and Intern Program Coordinator.

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• Minimum high school diploma; college degree preferred but not required.
• Current CPR, AED, First Aid certifications required.

Work Experience:

• Experience working on ropes/challenge courses is preferred but not required.
• Experience with: archery, climbing walls, and mountain-biking preferred but not required.
• Experience leading teambuilding with corporate groups and school groups preferred but not required.
• Experience supervising a team of up to 15 individuals preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates great communication skills and ability to interact well with staff and guests, possessing the ability to respond to both with courtesy.
• Mature understanding of camp guidelines and respect for authority and peers.
• Ability to work with a team using good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Punctual and responsible.
• Absolute attention to detail and safety.
• Positive attitude that will provide guest satisfaction with all programs.
• Ability to receive instruction as well as work independently and practice work-place initiative.
• Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
• Lead by example in exercising and promoting an attitude of hospitality in all interactions with MHA guests and staff members.
• A heart to serve where needed and maintain an attitude of flexibility.
• Maintain excellent physical fitness and rescue and skill performance.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job as described in the Key Job Accountabilities:

• Ability to work in a physically strenuous environment. Requires standing for long periods of time, stooping, twisting, and ability to lift/carry 50 lbs.
• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in hot/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Must be comfortable at heights exceeding 80 feet.
• After training, employee must be able to rescue a 250 lb. person from up to 80 feet above the ground using a variety of rescue techniques.

Additional Requirements:

• Must agree to and comply with MHA’s employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and use of personal vehicles for business purposes.
• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s mission, vision, culture code and standards of conduct.
• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation, or valid work permit, as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Wage:$16/hour minus deductions for housing. (*Wage and lodging deductions may change effective January 1, 2025)