Summer Staff - Summer 2027

Appalachia Service Project • Johnson City, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Now hiring for Summer 2027! We are hiring passionate, dedicated, hard-working young adults to serve on our summer staff, running ASP’s volunteer hosting program in over 15-20 locations each year. About Appalachia Service Project ASP provides one of the most rewarding structured service opportunities in the nation — bringing thousands of volunteers from around the country to rural Central Appalachia to repair homes for low-income families. Appalachia Service Project is a Christian ministry, open to all people, that inspires hope and service through volunteer home repair and replacement in Central Appalachia.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old and at least one year removed from high school
• Willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that is acceptable to ASP’s insurer
• Excellent communication skills
• The desire to serve volunteers, homeowners, your staff and God
• Ability to serve as a positive mentor and role model for teenage and young adult volunteers
• Be able to work the entire summer mid-May through early August. Some exceptions can be made and should be indicated on the application.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years experience required for Center Director position

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects
• Empower volunteers to succeed and provide excellent customer service
• Serve the community as a representative of ASP
• Ensure that a spiritual environment is fostered at the center
• Actively contribute to the staff team
• Welcome a new group of volunteers each week and make sure that they provide quality home repairs to Appalachian families.
• Help volunteers develop meaningful relationships with those families, while making sure the volunteers’ needs—from food to tools and materials to rest and encouragement—are being met.
• Serve as mentors and role models for the middle and high school youth volunteer who participate in ASP’s mission.
• Lead spiritual programs to help volunteers unpack their experience while learning more about Appalachia and themselves.

Benefits

• Housing
• Food
• Access to an ASP vehicle for work use
• Stipend for laundry
• Weekly allowance for food, drink, candy, etc.
• Internship credit can usually be provided as well.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED