Intern-Workcamp

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington • Arlington, VA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The WorkCamp intern is primarily responsible for assisting with the preparation, implementation, and closeout of WorkCamp. This includes, but is not limited to: Gathering details of project sites, preparation and verification of material deliveries, communicating with WorkCamp residents, assisting with the setup of the homebase facilities, moving equipment (stage, protective floor mats, scaffolding, etc.), pick‐up of project permits if applicable (project work permits and use permits), ensuring that vendors set up equipment correctly and in a timely manner if applicable (shower trailer, ice machines, roll‐off dumpsters, etc.), guiding youth and volunteers through assigned tasks at WorkCamp. The intern will also assist with the post‐WorkCamp follow‐up with residents, data‐entry for resident follow‐up, help with site cleanup at project sites and day-centers as necessary, identify follow‐up work as necessary, and help track follow‐up work progress to completion.
This position is managed by the Executive Director and supervised by the WorkCamp Coordinator. Formal direction meetings will take place regularly. Communication and direction will occur on regular basis with the intent of guiding the intern through necessary tasks and projects. The intern will generally be required to report to the Office of Youth, Campus, and Young Adult Ministries in Arlington, VA with frequent travel throughout the Diocese of Arlington, especially in Shenandoah, Page, Warren, and Rockingham Counties.

Requirements

• Must be working towards a bachelor’s or graduate degree
• Must have a valid driver's license with 3+ years of driving experience and a good driving record
• Must have an operating vehicle and ability to drive more than 100 miles per day with reimbursement of expenses
• Must be able to meet OPCYP (Child Protection) compliancy requirements
• Must have basic computer and office skills (proficiency with MS Word and Excel)
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as necessary with significantly extended hours especially throughout 8 days of WorkCamp (June 19 – June 26, 2026)
• Basic construction understanding, prior construction experience or equivalent is beneficial
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills
• Must have knowledge of the mission of the Office of Youth, Campus, and Young Adult Ministries as well as the desire and ability to promote the mission and the faith
• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 100 lbs. Various aspects of this position may sometimes be physically demanding
• Must be willing and able to perform work in cramped, uncomfortable spaces (attics, crawl spaces, utility closets, etc.) for extended periods of time during WorkCamp
• Must be self‐motivated and have a proven ability to work independently with clear instructions provided and within a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro or other video editing software desired
• Prior experience with parish youth ministry programs a plus

Responsibilities

• Gathering details of project sites
• Preparation and verification of material deliveries
• Communicating with WorkCamp residents
• Assisting with the setup of the homebase facilities
• Moving equipment (stage, protective floor mats, scaffolding, etc.)
• Pick‐up of project permits if applicable (project work permits and use permits)
• Ensuring that vendors set up equipment correctly and in a timely manner if applicable (shower trailer, ice machines, roll‐off dumpsters, etc.)
• Guiding youth and volunteers through assigned tasks at WorkCamp
• Assist with the post‐WorkCamp follow‐up with residents
• Data‐entry for resident follow‐up
• Help with site cleanup at project sites and day-centers as necessary
• Identify follow‐up work as necessary
• Help track follow‐up work progress to completion

Benefits

• Meaningful work
• service oriented and respectful work environment
• work-life balance
• telework opportunities
• generous leave
• more holidays than the federal government, including Christmas week off
• free parking as well as free transportation to/from Ballston metro
• paid lunch breaks
• professional development tuition assistance
• tuition assistance for your children enrolled in our diocesan schools after 1 year of employment
• generous benefits, including a pension plan
• AND MORE...

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees