Legacy Fellowship Van

Overview

The Legacy Fellowship is a leadership internship/residency from mid-August through August of the following year designed for recent college graduates. This application is for the  internship/residency. Fellows are assigned to live and work in either Van, Texas or Westcliffe, Colorado. The program provides work experience and training in leadership and ministry within a Christian camp setting. Fellows are housed and provided most meals on camp, and are trained in the various areas of ministry within Sky Ranch while providing a safe and excellent experience for Sky Ranch ministries.

The position exists to help individuals grow in leadership experience by ministering to guests through the various operations and activities, while learning to actively lead within the programs and operations of Sky Ranch camps. During the summer, the position assists with Summer Camp sessions in a leadership role. The program also provides pre-requisite training for the Master’s Program at Sky Ranch, a two-year work/study internship where participants can earn a master’s degree with tuition covered by Sky Ranch.

• Assist with meeting needs of retreat groups by setting up meeting rooms, facilitating activities, and assisting guests from arrival to departure.
• Participate in experiential leadership development opportunities, including study and application of Biblical leadership principles in ministry opportunities.
• Participate in all community teambuilding and Bible study activities.
• Contribute at least one article to the Fellowship blog.
• Serve in a ministerial role with co-workers and camp guests as needed, including leading devotional times, praying with individuals, leading in corporate prayer times, and mentoring other coworkers.
• Handle all written correspondence (emails, letters, memos) accurately and on a timely basis.
• Answer phones promptly, take accurate messages, and respond to information requests timely.
• Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch’s employee policies and procedures and with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Teach Outdoor Education classes for one or two days per week.
• Assist in the absence of the retreat coordinator with security, gate radio and urgent guest needs responsibilities throughout the year on a weekly rotation basis with other Fellows.
• Assist in special project needs including facilities, curriculum, camper retention & registrations, summer staff recruiting, etc.

• Learn and assist with camp operations by rotating through various roles to gain an understanding of the roles of the various departments. Rotation schedule will include working in maintenance, food service, hospitality, housekeeping, administration, activities, retreats and marketing.

• Day Camp (DFW area)
• Summer Camp - Van, Cave Springs, Ute Trail, or Horn Creek

• Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch’s employee policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• In-depth understanding of the field of camping and/or Christian ministry preferred and generally acquired through a minimum of one summer of related experience in camp ministry.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Interest in leadership skills necessary to appropriately influence people to achieve a desired outcome.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Personal, spiritual discipline that models a proactive approach toward personal, spiritual, and relational health.
• Ability to exercise independent thinking and initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
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