1. Who is Life Builders Work Camp Ministry?
2.Who is Christian Endeavor Mid-Atlantic?
3. Why do an Internship with Christian Endeavor – Mid Atlantic?
4. What are the eligibility requirements?
5. What is the application process?
6. How long does the Internship last?
7. What are the purposes and objectives of this Internship?
8.  Do I get paid?
9. What is Christian Endeavor – Mid Atlantic’s purpose for offering this Internship?
10. Who do I directly answer to?
11. What skills will I develop through this Internship?
12. What duties am I responsible for completing?
13. What may be some causes of dismissal?
14. Can the experience be used for college credit?

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1. Who is Life Builders Work Camp Ministry?
Life Builders Work Camp Ministry is one of many ministry events offered by Christian Endeavor Mid-Atlantic (www.cemidatlantic.org).

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2. Who is Christian Endeavor Mid-Atlantic?

Christian Endeavor Mid-Atlantic is a ministry of, by, and for the local church, which focuses upon training teens to be leaders in the church, community and world.  This focus is implemented through a pledge outlining the responsibilities and duties of a Christian and is guided by four biblical principles.  The other ministry events include Summer Assembly Youth Conference (summer-assembly.org), Imagine the Impact (imaginetheimpact.org) and a few retreats associated with Christian Endeavor.  Visit www.cemidatlantic.org to learn more about this exciting ministry For Christ and the Church.

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3. Why be employed as a Summer Staff member?
You should consider being on Summer Staff member for the following reasons:

Obtain ministry experience with a Christian non-profit organization
Grow deeper in your relationship with Christ
Be involved in changing people’s lives
Gain real world experience
Develop personal leadership skills and style

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4. What are the eligibility requirements?
A graduate from high school or between the ages of 18 and 22.  You must have made a commitment to seriously follow Jesus Christ and want to develop spiritually and in leadership skills style.  Christian Endeavor Mid-Atlantic desires Summer Staff who have notable Christian character and are active within their local church.

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5. What is the application process?
All prospective Summer Staff must fill out and submit the Summer Staff Application, and have your three references sent to the office as soon as possible.  We will schedule interviews with you after receiving all paperwork.

Following your interview, you will be notified whether you are accepted or not.  If you have been accepted, you will be required to fill out additional forms, such as: Life Builders registration, Life Builders Medical Liability, child protection clearances, financial paperwork, as well as other post-interview paperwork.  At this time we will begin to work with you to arrange financial support from people you know.

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6. How long does the employment last?
A week of training for all Summer Staff is held prior to Life Builders Work Camps: June 5 to 9, 2012.  This will be a time to get to bond with the other Summer Staff members, learn various aspects of the job, and begin the spiritual and leadership development training that will occur during the summer.

The start date of the actual Life Builders Work Camp is Wednesday, June 13, 2011. This marks the beginning of your travels to work sites, as you help to begin setup the first site. The employment will end July 25, 2012.

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7. What are the purposes and objectives of this Summer Staff employment?

To develop and unleash a persons leadership potential.
To assist you in the process of discerning God’s call to service and leadership.
To accomplish the mission of Christian Endeavor Mid-Atlantic: to lead youth and young adults to Christ and to equip them for Christian Service and Leadership.

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8.  Do I get paid?
Yes you do get paid.  Christian Endeavor – Mid Atlantic will pay you a total of $500 for the summer.  In addition your food, housing and registration costs will be covered for the weeks of work camp, approximately worth $2,000. 

You may also raise additional support from your church, friends and relatives.  We will assist you in raising those funds.

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9. What is Christian Endeavor Mid-Atlantic’s purpose for offering this employment?
Many young people are searching their hearts and looking to God to determine how and where they can best serve Him.  They may have little understanding of how God has gifted them for service and leadership. This Summer Staff employment can be instrumental in helping people find their gifts and use them to impact their world for Christ.

Our staff and board have an unyielding commitment to prepare teens and young adults to take their rightful position as Christian leaders in their churches, schools, workplaces, families, community and wherever else the Lord calls them to be His witnesses. This ultimately will lead one to put their Faith into Action- just as you, the Summer Staff member, open yourself up to accountability, try new things, and have a desire to gain more knowledge about your own spirituality, thus giving you the experience of a lifetime as a Summer Staff member.

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10. Who do I directly answer to?
All Summer Staff will be under the support of Rev. Sam Yeager, Ministries Director for Christian Endeavor Mid-Atlantic.

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11. What skills can I develop through as a Summer Staff member?

• Organization
• Serving with integrity
• Exhibit a servant’s heart
• Problem solving
• Creativity
• Public speaking
• Mentoring
• Office support
• Communication
• Sharpening of personal abilities

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12. What duties am I responsible for completing?
Your responsibilities as Summer Staff will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Depending on your hired role will determine your exact duties.  Below are some duties per role:
  • Administration – two people oversee the administration of the housing facility, supporting aspects of the ministry and other duties as assigned by the Summer Staff Coordinator
  • Video/Pictures – two people will go from site to site to take pictures (stills and video) to be used in the video shown during the gathering time (previous experience not necessary but is desired)
  • Worship Experiences Coordinator – two people who will coordinate the setup and carrying out of the worship experiences for each Gathering Time
  • Work Camp Coordinator Support – a person travels with the Work Camp Coordinator to assist in the oversight of the work assignments
  • Worship Song Leader – a person will coordinate and lead the worship songs sung during the gathering times, with a guitar or piano/keyboard (there will be auditions for this role)
• Each Summer Staff member will agree and sign a list of minimum responsibilities to be carried out.  These are to be agreed upon between the Christian Endeavor staff and the Summer Staff member.
• Develop a Spiritual Growth plan in conjunction with Christian Endeavor – Mid Atlantic staff.
• Keep a journal of your Summer Staff experiences and how the Lord has worked in and through you during the summer
• Take part in an exit interview.
• Attend all of the dates and weeks as mentioned above.
• Jobs to be performed may include, but not limited the following:
  • Hospitality: welcoming groups, creating an open and safe environment, for relationship-building.
  • Event Development: setup & tear down, team-building.
  • Office Support: data entry, room assignments, book keeping, web updates.
  • Organizing: keeping track and arranging the tool trailers.
  • Group/Team Liaison: be a representative of Christian Endeavor – Mid Atlantic among groups and teams.
  • Video & Photography: taking video and photos to be posted on the web & blog.
  • MC: for the programs and gatherings.
  • Technology: creating various multimedia presentations on the computer.

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13. What may be some causes of dismissal?
You may be dismissed for any of the following:

• Transporting teenagers without permission
• Violation of the teen commandments
  
• Not fulfilling responsibilities as agreed upon
  
• Insubordination

If you are dismissed, it will be up to you to arrange transportation home and you will be responsible for all of the costs to return home.

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14. Can the experience be used for college credit?
Yes.  Coordination needs to be made by you with your college.  Help will be provided to accomplish the necessary school requirements.

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