Intern Program Director, UrbanPromise Ministries

Posted by on June 22, 2009

Intern Program Director
Position Announcement

UrbanPromise Ministries is looking to hire a passionate and experienced individual for a full-time position directing our Intern Program beginning in September, 2009.  This person would organize, direct and manage the Intern program which brings college-age young adults to Camden, NJ for a summer or a year to learn about and gain experience in urban youth ministry.

Position responsibilities include:
•    Providing pastoral care and leadership for a group of approximately 15 Interns during the school year and 45 Interns during the summer.
•    Teaching Interns about the issues facing urban America in general and Camden specifically using guest speakers, readings, journals, projects and discussion.
•    Overseeing the administration the Intern Program including the budget, scheduling, housing, food and transportation.
•    Working closely with the AfterSchool Program and Summer Camp Site Directors to equip, support and hold the Interns accountable in their ministry assignment.
•    Working closely with partner organizations such as UrbanPromise International and Mission Year to integrate the programs as much as possible.
•    Working closely with the Intern Recruiter to manage the Intern recruitment, application, selection and intake process.
•    Completing Commercial Drivers License (CDL) training.

For more information, contact Andy Joshua at [email protected] or at 856-382-1866.  Interested applicants should send resumes to the e-mail address above or to UrbanPromise Ministries, Attn: Andy Joshua, P.O. Box 1479, Camden, NJ 08105.

About UrbanPromise:
The mission of UrbanPromise is to equip children and young adults with the skills necessary for spiritual growth, academic achievement, life management and Christian leadership.  UrbanPromise has been working with youth in the Camden, NJ area for the past 20 years.  Current programs include several AfterSchool Programs and Summer Camps, the StreetLeader Program (a job training, education and Christian leadership program for high school students), the UrbanPromise Academy (a home-school model, alternative high school), the CamdenForward School (an elementary school), and the Intern Program (an educational and urban ministry training program for young adults from around the world).  To learn more about UrbanPromise visit our website at http://www.urbanpromiseusa.org


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