Camps Intern

CRISTA Ministries•Port Orchard, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Miracle Ranch Internship Program is a structured, year-round developmental experience for individuals committed to Jesus Christ who want to grow in Christian leadership, camp ministry, hospitality, youth development, and servant leadership. Interns receive hands-on training, mentorship, practical ministry experience, and supervised participation in camp operations while supporting the mission of Miracle Ranch. They contribute to camp programs, guest experiences, and ministry activities, and gain exposure to multiple operational areas as part of an educational and developmental experience. Interns are expected to participate in camp community life and help create an environment where staff, volunteers, campers, and guests can experience Christ. The primary purpose of the internship is leadership development, ministry formation, professional growth, and practical learning through supervised participation in camp ministry and operations. Operational and support activities are part of the structured learning experience and are not intended to replace regularly staffed positions. Interns also share community responsibilities that support campers, guests, and staff, while maintaining a focus on learning, leadership development, and ministry service. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Committed Christian who believes Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior and is dedicated to continued spiritual growth.
Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their life and ministry at CRISTA.
Engages in ministry and spiritual practices, including prayer, participation in spiritual practices, and leading devotionals or other spiritual practices.
Affirms, aligns with, and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement.
Conducts themselves in accordance with CRISTA’s mission, vision, Statement of Faith, and Christian Community Representative Commitment.
Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
Associate degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or equivalent; relevant work experience may substitute for education year for year.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to work collaboratively with Camps staff and customers.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience coordinating events by phone and multitasking.

Responsibilities

Participate in a structured development program focused on Christian leadership, ministry, discipleship, hospitality, and camp operations.
Develop professional competencies through mentorship, coaching, training, and practical ministry experiences.
Model Christian character consistent with the CRISTA Camps Statement of Faith.
Participate in camp community life, spiritual development activities, staff meetings, and team-building events.
Build positive, Christ-centered relationships with campers, guests, volunteers, and staff.
Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering camp programs, events, retreats, outdoor education opportunities, and recreational activities.
Support guest and camper experiences through hospitality, activity leadership, group support, and event operations.
Support summer staff recruitment, onboarding, and program preparation as assigned.
Assist with audio, visual, and technology support for programs and events.
Assist with facility readiness and operational preparations for campers and guests.
Support dining services through meal preparation, meal service, hospitality, and guest interaction.
Participate in cabin readiness, laundry coordination, and community-living responsibilities.
Assist with grounds, equipment, and facility projects that support camp operations and ministry objectives.
Support marketing, communications, promotional initiatives, development projects, and community outreach.
Participate in horsemanship programming, trail rides, horse care, and other outdoor ministry opportunities as assigned.
Contribute to shared community responsibilities, including hospitality, facility readiness, program support, meal operations, and other community functions.
Conduct themselves in a manner consistent with CRISTA’s mission, vision, Statement of Faith, and Christian Community Representative Commitment.