Deer Park Summer Internship

Summer 2012

Position Description: This internship focuses on professional camp career development.  Key focus areas of learning include:

• Hospitality management.

• Administrative; marketing/finance/facility management.

• Program and partnership development.

• Ten week internship to commence June 1, 2012.

In this role, you will participate in and learn about various aspects of what happens in the summer season of camp life at Deer Park.   Based on your gifts and Deer Park’s program design, you will play a leadership role for the summer camp season. An interest in hospitality, creativity, flexibility, and the ability to work both as a team member and independently will be crucial.  The scope of this experience will included site and facilities management, as well as program implementation when appropriate.  Consider how this experience AND additional mentoring with a seasoned camp professional could help you prepare for your career in camping or other recreational fields!

Qualifications:

We are seeking 6 highly motivated individuals invested in the positive experience that camp can have on people’s lives to serve 10 weeks this summer as Deer Park Interns, from June 1, 2012 through August 10, 2012.  The ability to work well with others and an enjoyment of the outdoors are key.  Individuals seeking one of the internship positions need to be at least one year out of high school, either in the work force or enrolled in a college or university.  CPR/first aid certification is a minimum; interns will also be required to have their lifeguard certification.  Youth worker registration is also required.  Opportunities to gain some of the above certifications will be provided by Deer Park at the beginning of the summer. Interns will receive some travel expense assistance, as well as a modest stipend during the duration of the internship.

Application Process

Entrance Essay “Camp is important because…”

State in 350 words or more why camp is important to you personally and to the larger public as well.  Your essay should be thoughtful and convey all your passion for camp. Submit with Application and Letters of Recommendation.

Resume

Please submit a current copy of your resume.  Include a section of specific camp related skills(this can be submitted on a separate sheet).

Application

Found on the Deer Park Website and to be completed and submitted by February 21, 2012.

Letters of Recommendation

Please submit the following by February 21, 2012:

●      One letter from a professor of your choice.

●      One letter from a camp related individual; a youth minister, camp director…

***If not enrolled in school, provide 2 letters from a camp related individual; youth minister, camp director, etc...***

Personal and Skype Interviews to be conducted the Week of February 27, 2012. Please note:  Interviews for Graceland University students can be arranged in Lamoni on a “yet to be determined day” the week of February 27, 2012.  Please contact Tim Dodds at:  manager@deerparkcamp.com to schedule an interview.