About this role
The Iona Project Chapel Immersion Program is a one-year residential ministry internship for individuals called to Christian community, spiritual formation, and youth ministry within a residential childcare setting. Interns share a common life of prayer, Scripture, mutual accountability, and service, and those accepted into the program covenant to serve for the full one-year term with housing provided.
Essential Duties :
- Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.
- Iona Project interns live in Christian community with fellow interns and practice a shared rhythm of spiritual formation centered on (1) prayer and Scripture and (2) mutual accountability , under the guidance of the Senior Chaplain. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Quarterly retreats
- Daily prayer exercises
- Assigned readings
- Weekly group prayer meetings
- Assists in carrying out an interdenominational Christian chapel ministry for youth that nurtures faith, discipleship, and healthy spiritual growth. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Chapel services and other special worship services
- Christian education for preadolescent/adolescent children
- Weekly devotionals for residents in the program.
- Regularly scheduled youth group meetings
- Special seasonal events
- Service projects and trips
- Interns with musical training may be assigned to assist with music lessons, the student praise band, and other music events and ministry.
- Provides pastoral care, spiritual guidance, discipleship, and crisis support for residents as needed, and communicates relevant follow-up to appropriate staff.
- Provides a ministry presence and pastoral visitation to residents during clinic and hospital stays.
- Helps coordinate and supervise chapel trips, camps, and retreats that support worship, discipleship, and spiritual growth.
- Supports the operation of chapel media and technology used in worship services, teaching, and ministry events.
- Regularly attends and supports Boys Ranch extra-curricular school activities and community activities as schedule allows.
- Ensures safety of youth involved in Chapel programs by following approved childcare supervision protocols.
- Exhibits Christ-centered, appropriate, and respectful interaction with residents.
- Helps with the responsible upkeep of chapel facilities and equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be mature and dependable.
- Must be highly teachable, flexible, and open to new ideas.
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is preferred.
- Experience in Christian youth ministry, teaching, or childcare is preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge is required.
- Must possess exceptional communication, time management, and detail-orientation skills.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing/pulling, prolonged sitting/standing.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be available for travel as needed.
Benefits
- Housing Provided
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance