Paid Summer Internship for College Student 2010

Office of Vocation & Ministry at Hellenic College

Overview

The Office of Vocation and Ministry (OVM) at Hellenic College seeks to hire up to two summer interns who would enjoy being a part of our fast-paced and technologically-oriented office. The OVM is comprised of a small, dynamic team dedicated to fulfilling its mission to train, educate and inspire the next generation of leaders for the Orthodox Church.  During the academic year the OVM runs programs for the students and faculty on the campus of Hellenic College (www.vocations.hchc.edu); during the summer it runs CrossRoad, a program for high school juniors and seniors from across the U.S. and from all Orthodox jurisdictions (www.crossroad.hchc.edu).

Through this position the intern will gain experience in project management, event coordination, and task management, and will gain first-hand experience as to the innerworkings of vibrant ministry in the Orthodox Church.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Office of Vocation & Ministry

• Order necessary materials and supplies for office and CrossRoad summer institute
• Update website as needed
• Answer phones
• Photocopy and distribute materials
• Manage mailings
• Maintain organization and perform daily operations as needed or assigned
• Establish and maintain contact with business partners, Hellenic College and Holy Cross faculty and staff, various clergy members, and other close associates of the program as needed or assigned

CrossRoad Summer Institute

• Order necessary materials for program
• Update website
• Maintain files and database
• Answer phones
• Photocopy and bind materials
• Manage office mailings
• Manage catering for CrossRoad meals and organize set up/clean up
• Manage transportation
• Adhere to and enforce all CrossRoad program policies
• Other duties and tasks as needed

Skills and attributes

• Excellent organizational skills (including computer file organization)
• Excellent knowledge of the internet and how to utilize it in organizing and planning events
• Ability to product search and compare online
• Friendly and competent phone manners
• Good rapport with teenagers and college students
• Team-oriented approach to program planning and implementation
• Flexibility and adaptability in planning and carrying out program events
• Ability to produce and manage task list

• Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission and vision of the OVM and CrossRoad
• Strong command of grammatical English

Experience required

• Strong knowledge of all MS Office Programs - in particular, Word, Excel and Publisher
• Knowledge of website updating strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Gmail and other Google applications
• Photo/File uploading
• Editing

Start date: May 19, 2010
End date: August 13, 2010
(Start and end dates are flexible.)

Approximately 30 hours per week with more during the two CrossRoad sessions (June 19- June 29 and July 6 - July 16, 2010) and otherwise good flexibility. 

Hourly rate:  $10.00 - $12.00 commensurate with experience

To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to

Office of Vocation & Ministry
50 Goddard Ave
Brookline, MA 02445

Or send via email to vocations@hchc.edu.

The OVM is comprised of a small, dynamic team dedicated to fulfilling its mission to train, educate and inspire the next generation of leaders for the Orthodox Church. During the academic year the OVM runs programs for the students and faculty on the campus of Hellenic College (www.vocations.hchc.edu); during the summer it runs CrossRoad, a program for high school juniors and seniors from across the U.S. and from all Orthodox jurisdictions (www.crossroad.hchc.edu).

The OVM is currently funded through the generosity of the Lilly Endowment Inc., the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund, the CrossRoad Parents’ Association and benefactors from the greater Orthodox community.

General Position Summary

The Office of Vocation and Ministry (OVM) was established in 2003 when Hellenic College became one of 88 accredited colleges and universities in the United States to receive a prestigious grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for “the theological exploration of vocation.” The OVM is a busy, productive office with many important programs and initiates occurring simultaneously. The Assistant Director of the Office of Vocation & Ministry will develop and implement vocation programs for Hellenic College students; assist in directing two sessions of CrossRoad, a 10-day Orthodox summer institute for high school students; and participate collaboratively in all OVM initiatives. Full-time responsibilities include 9 am to 5 pm office hours Monday through Friday, approximately four retreat weekends per year, extended hours during the twenty days of CrossRoad, and occasional evening or weekend event work.