Paid Internship - General Ministry Intern

Spruce Lake Ministries encourages persons from a variety of traditions to a deeper faith in God through Jesus Christ. In this peaceful setting in the heart of the Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania, Spruce Lake and Pinebrook provide Christian church, family and corporate groups with lodging, meeting spaces and meals for their next event or retreat. Spruce Lake also hosts summer camps, programmatic retreats, and outdoor education programs throughout the year.

The AGAPE General Ministry Intern (AGI) is a member of the AGAPE Program and is responsible for completing tasks in a variety of departments providing on point support to Spruce Lake Ministries (SLM) departments and a positive impact of guest experience. Agape Interns gain real life experience and expertise in many operational and administrative areas or camp life while also participating in spiritual discipleship and leadership development. AGAPE program membership is for one year beginning the day after Labor Day and ending Labor Day of the following year.

Prerequisites:

• Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and spiritual maturity to lead self and others.
• Must affirm, live and model Spruce Lake Ministries mission, vision, statement of faith and core values.
• Conducts him/herself in a manner that is above reproach.

Qualifications:

• Completion of high school education
• 20 years or older
• Maturity and flexibility to work in variety of roles.
• Spiritual maturity to lead others and desire to grow

Physical Requirements: Physical stamina to stand and walk for long periods of time, to lift 40 lbs., to perform repetitive motions with arms, wrists, shoulders and to bend, kneel and stretch.