Tabor Student Employment Blog

Summer positions are paid and include:

4 month positions (May to August): ): Main Site Program Director, Tipi Village Program Director, Secretary, Leadership Development Program Leader, GO Team Leader, Head Cook, Wranglers, Junior Wrangler Training Program Leader, Assistant Maintenance.

Intake worker at the Hope Mission (nights) for 2 months ($12.00/HR), then choose from the following 2 month positions at Brightwood Ranch:

2 month positions: (July and August): counselors, assistant cooks, wranglers, first aid attendant/nurse, male and female unit leaders, youth development program assistants.

APPLICATIONS / RESUMES TO BE FORWARDED TO:
Brent Ankrom
Brightwood Ranch Director
Phone: (780) 727-3840
Fax: (780) 727-2585
E-mail: bright.wood@hopemission.com
www.brightwoodranchcamps.com

Please forward a resume to us and address all correspondence to:
Brightwood Ranch
Box 277 Evansburg, AB Canada T0E 0T0
Phone (780) 727-3840 Toll Free in Canada 1-866-797-2624
E-mail: Bright.wood@hopemission.com
www.brightwoodranchcamps.com

For further information about a specific posting please contact Brent.

Brightwood Ranch is an evangelical Christian camp. We are owned by Hope Mission-an inner city rescue mission in Edmonton. We run camps for inner city and underprivileged youth from Edmonton and the surrounding areas.

COUNSELORS (20)
Dates of Service: June 24, 2009 – August 27, 2009
Salary: $1,000 per month, room and board plus the opportunity to raise an additional $1,000 per month.
Application Deadline: June 15, 2009

Ministry Description:
* To ensure that each camper has a well balanced camp experience, i.e., emotionally, socially, physically and spiritually.
* To lead and guide a camper in such a way that they will have an opportunity to receive Christ and/or grow in their Christian life.
* To be responsible for the campers’ safety and hygiene
* To teach or help teach assigned activities
* To lead cabin Bible studies and devotions each day and participate in chapel services.

MAIN SITE PROGRAM DIRECTOR (1)
Dates of Service: May 1, 2009 - August 28, 2009
Salary: $1,000 per month, room and board plus the opportunity to raise an additional $1,000 per month.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2009

Ministry Description:
* To assist in readying the camp for the summer programs
* To plan and implement the summer programs
* To supervise, encourage and disciple staff in their Christian faith
* To teach a camp related skill - archery, drama, camp craft, rock-climbing and rappelling
* To assist in camp Bible Studies and chapels

TIPI VILLAGE PROGRAM DIRECTOR (1)
Dates of Service: May 1, 2009 - August 28, 2009
Salary: $1,000 per month, room and board plus the opportunity to raise an additional $1,000 per month.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2009

Ministry Description
* To assist in readying the village for the summer programs
* To plan and implement the summer programs for 16 campers and 4 staff
* To supervise, encourage and disciple staff in their Christian faith
* To teach a camp related skill - archery, drama, camp craft, rock-climbing and rappelling
* To assist in camp Bible Studies and chapels

MAINTENANCE (1)
Dates of Service: May 1, 2009 to August 28, 2009
Salary: $1,000 per month, room and board plus the opportunity to raise an additional $1,000 per month.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2009

Ministry Description:
* To assist the Camp Manager in the maintenance duties of the camp - mowing lawns, painting, errands, and odd jobs.
* To assist in the camp Bible Studies and chapels

WRANGLER (2)
Dates of Service: May 1, 2009 - August 28, 2009
Salary: $1,000 per month, room and board plus the opportunity to raise an additional $1,000 per month.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2009

Ministry Description:
* To care for and ready the horses for the summer
* To help plan and implement the program for the summer camps
* To maintain the horsemanship area
* To operate public trail rides
* To assist in the camp Bible Studies and chapels

WRANGLER TRAINING PROGRAM LEADER (1)
Dates of Service: May 1, 2009 - August 28, 2009
Salary: $1,000 per month, room and board plus the opportunity to raise an additional $1,000 per month.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2009

Ministry Description:
* To lead a group a high school students in learning more about riding, horse knowledge how to teach kids how to ride and how to communicate about God through horses.
* To help care for and ready the horses for the summer
* To plan and implement the program for the two – 4 week programs
* To help maintain the horsemanship area
* To assist in the camp Bible Studies and chapels

WRANGLERS (2)
Dates of Service: June 24, 2009 - August 27, 2009
Salary: $1,000 per month, room and board plus the opportunity to raise an additional $1,000 per month.
Application Deadline: June 15, 2009

Ministry Description:
* To care for and ready the horses for the summer
* To implement the program for summer camps
* To operate public trail rides
* To maintain the horsemanship area
* To assist in the camp Bible Studies and chapels

HEAD COOK (1)
Dates of Service: May 1, 2009 - August 28, 2009
Salary: $1,000 per month, room and board plus the opportunity to raise an additional $1,000 per month.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2009

Ministry Description:
* To help plan the menus for the summer
* To oversee the food preparation for 120 people per day
* To manage the assistant cooks
* To be involved in ministry with the campers in some way during the week.

FIRST AID ATTENDANT/NURSE (1)
Dates of Service: June 24, 2009 - August 27, 2009
Salary: $1,000 per month, room and board plus the opportunity to raise an additional $1,000 per month.
Application Deadline: June 15, 2009

Ministry Description:
* To take possession of and administer all medicine for campers and staff
* To keep records of all treatments and medication given
* To check all hygiene aspects of camp
* To keep an overall eye on the cleanliness of the campers and staff
* To care for the ill or injured
* Assist in other areas of the camp where needed, i.e., kitchen or office

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM LEADER (1)
Dates of Service: May 1, 2009 - August 28, 2009
Salary: $1,000 per month, room and board plus the opportunity to raise an additional $1,000 per month.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2098

Ministry Description:
* Involves the training of a group of 8-10 young people per session (2 - 4 week sessions). The youth are ages 15-17. The program consists of service projects, activity area skill development, bible studies, training in campers’ issues, mentoring, chapel involvement, games, plus a week-long canoe trip.

GO TEAM PROGRAM LEADER
Dates of Service: May 1, 2009 - August 28, 2009
Salary: $1,000 per month, room and board plus the opportunity to raise an additional $1,000 per month.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2009

Ministry Description:
* Involves the training of a group of 8-10 young people per session (4 - 1 week sessions in August). The youth are ages 13-15. The program consists of service projects, leading activity areas, Bible studies, mentoring, chapel involvement, games.

ASSISTANT COOK (3)
Dates of Service: June 24, 2009 - August 27, 2009
Salary: $1,000 per month, room and board plus the opportunity to raise an additional $1,000 per month.
Application Deadline: June 15, 2009

Ministry Description:
* To assist in the preparation of the meals for the summer camps
* To help manage the kitchen helpers
* To be involved in the camp chapels and other activities as time allows

SECRETARY (1)
Dates of Service: May 1, 2009 - August 28, 2009
Salary: $1,000 per month, room and board plus the opportunity to raise an additional $1,000 per month.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2009

Ministry Description:
* To act as registrar and to do the secretarial work of the camp (typing, filling, record keeping)
* To receive camper fees
* To complete all financial records (with training)
* To do other duties as assigned
* Computer knowledge helpful
* To be involved in the camp chapels and other activities as time allows

MALE / FEMALE UNIT LEADER (2)
Dates of Service: June 24, 2009 - August 27, 2009
Salary: $1,000 per month, room and board plus the opportunity to raise an additional $1000 per month.
Application deadline: June 15, 2009

Ministry Description:
*Disciple staff and hold them accountable to camp goals and policies; assist counselors in dealing with camper issues, oversee activity areas, help where needed.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT (4)
Dates of Service: June 24, 2009 - August 27, 2009
Salary: $1,000 per month, room and board plus the opportunity to raise an additional $1000 per month.
Application deadline: June 15, 2009

Ministry Description:
*To assist the leader in the operation of our training programs, to help lead a group of up to 8 youth in each session. Sessions will include: Bible studies, mentorship, activity development (archery, climbing wall, etc.), group project, cleaning duties, junior counselor development and more.

NURSERY JOB
TWO NURSERY HELPERS NEEDED: First Mennonite Church, Wednesdays 6:45-8:15 p.m. and Sundays 9:30-10:30 a.m. $10.00/hour.
If interested, please contact secretary@fmchillsboro.net for further information.

Summer 2009 Counselor Positions available!

Description:

Camp Ramapo serves children and teens with a wide range of emotional and learning problems. It provides outstanding professional training and fieldwork experience. Ramapo offers staff members a salary, room and board, and limited travel reimbursement for employment from June 21 through August 21, 2009. (Must be available for all 9 weeks)

This experience also provides an on-site college course (6 semester hours) through Regents College of the University of the State of New York that can be credited in one of the following disciplines: Education, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation, Group Dynamics, Outdoor Recreation, Physical Education, Recreation, Camp Counseling, and Community Service.

Apply online at: www.ramapoforchildren.org

Contact Information:

P.O. Box

Rhinebeck, New York 12572

(845) 876-8405

The Luis Palau Association is an innovative non-profit organization reaching millions of people annually throughout the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ. They are committed to developing the skills and clarifying the vision of those who want to apply their academic studies in the working world.

They have a wide range of opportunities available, including:

• Mass Evangelism
• Marketing and Development
• Business
• Media

Those who are interested may contact Valerie Beckman at valerie.beckman@palau.org or call her at 503-614-1500.

Hillsboro’s Sonic Drive-In is now hiring for the following positions: hops and cooks. Split shifts and partial shifts are available. Stop in to pick up an application!

The Rivals.com network has multiple opportunities for journalism interns.

Rivals.com offers a unique opportunity to work in the competitive world of sports news while providing valuable real-world experience through interviewing, local team and game coverage, and developing contacts through networking.

Candidates should be journalism or communications majors and have an interest in sports. The position will reward the chosen candidates with internship credit hours, a strong resume, as well as potential opportunities beyond the completion of the internship. The schedule is flexible.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

* Three original content items per week
* Message board discussion with community fans visiting the site
* Providing team, player, and recruiting coverage

Additional Qualifications

* Major in journalism or communications
* A basic knowledge of HTML
* Written and oral communications skills
* Self-motivation
* Ability to develop and cultivate working relationships

About Rivals.com:

Widely respected throughout the national media Rivals.com is the online leader for college and high school athletics as well as recruiting coverage. The most recent release of comScore Media Metrics revealed that Rivals.com is now the 6th largest sports destination on the internet besting sites such as CBSSports.com, SI.com, MLB.com and NBA.com. In tallying more the 6 million unique visitors in the first two months of 2008 shows that Rivals.com is on pace for what should be a record breaking year.

To apply, please send a resume and two writing examples to DJackson@Rivals.com.

Or Mail:

Rivals.com
c/o Dallas Jackson
10 Cadillac Drive Suite 400
Brentwood, TN 37027

The New York Media Experience Program is a full-time internship in New York City, a great opportunity for Communication majors. This program offers undergraduate students a rigorous full-time, semester-long study/internship in the media capital of the U.S. It was specifically created for undergraduate students and only operates during Fall & Spring semesters. Students are enrolled in a 400+hours internship and also take two 3-credit online courses. Both courses-seminars in Media Ethics and Media Management-provide students a strong theoretical grounding to match their in-depth field experiences.

NYMEP features personalized internship placement to ensure a strong match between student and site. Internships will commit students to spending four days of full-time work each week for 12 or more weeks in a professional environment. Faculty members conduct personal site visits. Sites are selected from leading media companies where students will be welcomed and challenged. Recent internship sites have included: NBC News, Sports Illustrated, Calvin Klein, CBS Sports, Seventeen Magazine, and Fox News Channel.

Previous internship experience is helpful, but not critical for success in media internships. Students of all majors who aspire to careers in media and public are welcome to apply. Who does best? For the past six years we have seen that the largest factors behind success are not major field or GPA, but majority, motivation, and independence.

Our program includes a residence option. NYMEP students can live on the upper east side of Manhattan, at the renowned 92nd St. Y. The residential neighborhood features many nearby restaurants and shops. The famous “Y” is a well known community center with 900-seat lecture hall that daily hosts talks by authors, intellectuals and leaders in business, government and the arts.

Contact information:

Lowell Thomas

Rm. 211-A Marist College

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1387

Phone: 845-575-3000 ext. 2730

A positive force in Southwest Florida for over four decades, the Conservancy has preserved more than 300,000 acres of land, introduced environmental education into the public schools, and taught more than one million people about the importance of conserving the environment. The Conservancy’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center rescues more than 2,500 injured animals each year. Internship positions are available for the Fall, Winter of 2008 and Spring 2009 through the Conservation Associate Program.

We are looking for strong students or graduates with a keen interest in conservation as it relates to education, science, research, museums, environmental protection, and wild animal rehabilitation.

Internship Positions: Naples Nature Discovery Center, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Environmental Science Field Research, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, and Environmental Education/Summer Day Camp (Summer 2009).

Requirements: Applicant must be at least a senior in college and have a strong interest in nature center interpretation and interacting with diverse public audiences. Creativity and public speaking skills required. The Conservancy is a DRUG FREE and SMOKE FREE workplace. Non­compliance will result in immediate dismissal.

Benefits: Experiential learning that will provide the Conservation Associate with the ability to develop public interpretation skills, the ability to interact with volunteers and become a well-rounded naturalist. Scholarship funds equivalent to $150 per week will be awarded to the Conservation Associate. Accident insurance, housing with washer and dryer, and uniform shirts are also provided.

Contact: Sharon L. Truluck

Human Resources Director

(239) 403-4213

Internships(Zi~Conservancy.org

The office of Senator Sam Brownback from Kansas is currently offering intern positions. The position emphasizes the educational aspects of Capitol Hill and gives students an opportunity to view the workings of a legislative office. Duties include but are not limited to answering phones, filing papers, and giving Capitol Building tours. Interns are also encouraged to attend hearings that are of particular interest to them. The positions are unpaid and students may work 2-5 days per week, depending upon their schedules. Strong writing and word processing skills are recommended. Any interested students should send or fax a resume, cover letter, and short writing sample to:

The Honorable Sam Brownback

Attn: Devon Gallagher, Intern Coordinator

303 Hart Senate OB

Washington, DC 20510-1604

Phone: (202) 224-6521

Fax: (202) 228-1265

Muscular Dystrophy Association

3300 Last Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718- 3290

Tel. (520) 529-2000 • Fax (520) 529-5300

www.mda.org • mda@mdausa.org

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is seeking graduate students, graduating seniors or undergraduates entering their Junior or Senior year, studying public relations, communications, journalism, advertising or marketing to coordinate regional public relations efforts for special events, fundraisers, public service campaigns and the 2009 Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon.

Qualified candidates will possess strong writing and communication skills, be self-motivated and be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Experience in writing press releases, media advisories and pitching material to the news media is a plus.

Successful candidates will work as Regional Public Affairs Coordinators (RPACs) from one of MDA’s offices in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Hartford, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Atlanta, Charlotte, Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Phoenix, Tulsa, Salt Lake City, Denver and Washington D.C.

This is a rich opportunity to build a professional portfolio. Successful candidates will write press releases and media alerts, pitch stories and build relationships with local and national news media. The regional public affairs coordinator will also be responsible for local fund raising event promotions and will gain experience in copywriting and placing stories with print and broadcast media. Promotional activities conducted by each coordinator will make an immediate difference in the lives of a million Americans living with neuromuscular diseases, while fostering skills that will transfer to any corporate work environment.

The summer internship runs from 12 to 16 weeks, depending on individual school schedules; salary starts at $400 per week. Interns will receive training, direction and support from MDA’s regional and national offices.

MDA is a national voluntary health agency working to defeat neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. For more information about MDA, visit www.mda.org.

For more information and to apply online, visit www.mdainternships.org. A cover letter, resume and writing sample will be required to complete the application.

Contact:

Roxan Olivas

Assistant Director of Public Information

Muscular Dystrophy Association

3300 E. Sunrise Drive

Tucson, AZ 85718

publicinformation@mdausa.org