Global Service Learning Intern

Job Synopsis

The Global Service Learning (GSL) Orientations & Re-entry Conferences Intern will work for 12 weeks during the summer assisting with Summer Service Leadership Conference, IVEP/SALT Orientation and Re-entry conferences for MCC’s young adult programs. Ideally the 12 week internship would be May 26 - August 21, but we can be flexible to adjust for slightly later start timing if needed.

MCC is a global, nonprofit organization that strives to share God’s love and compassion for all through relief, development and peace. The summer months are the time when the Akron campus hosts many of the conferences to orient or welcome back our program participants.   

Qualifications

Organizational values and culture: All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active church membership; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.  

Essential:  

Demonstrated proficiency in teambuilding skills 

Demonstrated proficiency in intercultural competency 

Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to foster a welcoming atmosphere through hospitality. 

Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of tools. 

Expressed interest in global service work and articulation of this work through an anti-oppression lens. 

Openness to learning about MCC while authentically communicating the beliefs and values of MCC in relating to participants  

Strong attention to attention to detail.  

Able to diligently complete a variety of tasks for multiple events; able to flex and shift priorities as needed 

Ability to work independently without direct supervision. 

English fluency  

Valid U.S. driver’s license with acceptable driving record and eligible to be an MCC authorized driver as defined by policy, insurance, and legal requirements. This is to transport participants, complete airport pickup-drop off trips, obtain supplies, etc. 

Employment eligibility: Legally eligible to work in the U.S. MCC offers of employment are subject to a successful criminal background check(s). 

Preferred: 

Experience with event planning  

Previous experience in a cross-cultural and/or community-based service program 

Comfortable with public speaking and leading large and small group activities 

Spanish and/or French fluency preferred. 

Anti-oppression commitment: MCC expects all staff to actively participate in an organization culture that focuses on dismantling any barriers based on race, economic inequality or gender-based oppression. This includes an expectation to assess and address any barriers within themselves, within their team(s), and within MCC; supervisors are expected to take leadership in assessing and addressing these barriers. 

Safeguarding commitment: All MCC Staff are expected to work collaboratively to create and maintain an organizational culture that prevents and responds to situations of abuse of power (sexual harassment, child abuse, racism, exploitation, and fraud among other situations). 

Key Responsibilities

Tasks will include:  

Preparation: Preparing resources for sessions, photocopying, assembling folders, putting together supplies, tracking submission forms, assisting in coordinating and, if able, providing transportation to participants. Input information into HRIS, track application documents, mailing packets, and compiling information. Translate brief and informal documents into Spanish if possible 

Hospitality:  Welcoming participants, interacting with them during meals and evenings, building relationships and letting staff know if participants need more attention, facilitating games and providing resources for orientations to improve flow of communication. 

During Sessions: Facilitate small group and debriefing exercises, lead devotional, providing basic tech support, assist in getting resources as needed, taking photos and videos and uploading to Mediaspace, social media, and to share with participants. 

After Conferences:  Clean up after conferences, assist with the compiling of evaluations, creating social media content with stories and pictures from conferences 

Other Projects: Assist with other projects that arise. 

Supervision: No direct supervisory responsibilities 

Travel expectations: 4 nights and 5 days away for Summer Service conference. Occasional evening and weekend work; Occasional long days 

Physical Activity/Demands: Walking up and down hills, carrying boxes and equipment, setting up conference rooms, moving chairs 

Environment Conditions – exposed to: high humidity, sun/heat 

Salary: $15.88/hour

Benefits: The internship will be at the MCC U.S. office in Akron PA. As a recipient of a paid internship, the intern would be responsible for their own transportation to the assignment, their own housing and their meals and personal expenses (beyond weekday lunches provided on days when the MCC dining hall is open). 

To support our interns, MCC offers a small number of no-cost summer housing options. Housing is allocated based on need and in the order requests are received.