Happy Valley is seeking a year-round intern to gain experience in event management, hospitality, customer service, and nonprofit administration. The intern will handle guest services, food service support, dish room, housekeeping, and occasional project work related to landscaping, repairs, and trails.
Position Description
Posted 21 August 2024
Open until Filled
Employer
Happy Valley Conference Center
Remote Eligibility
Not eligible
Required Language
English
Other Desired Language
Spanish
Education Requirements
Individual that has been out of high school for at least a year either enrolled in additional schooling or in the work force.
Experience Required/Desired
- Customer service
- Food service
- Janitorial
- Landscaping
- Program and leadership or similar experience is highly desired
Immediate Supervisor
Tess Nichols, Operations
Employment Status
20+ hours/week
Number of Hours per Week: Most weeks will be around 30 hours, occasionally more, sometimes fewer.
Summary of Position
Happy Valley is seeking a year-round intern who wishes to gain experience related to the fields of event management, hospitality, customer service, and nonprofit administration. Our staff is a close-knit team who relies on one another's integrity and accountability to the day's work and the organization's values. We serve a wide variety of partners who come to Happy Valley for retreats, training sessions, and camps. The candidate is responsible for guest services, food service support, dish room, and housekeeping. Occasionally, they will engage in project work on the grounds, which may include landscaping, repairs, and trails work.
Essential Functions
- Guest Services
- Dishwasher
- Housekeeper
- Maintenance and Janitorial
- Grounds
- Administrative Assistant/Clerical Support
- Program Assistant
- Research Assistant
Required Competencies/Skills
With or without accommodation:
- Gross motor functions
- Fine motor functions
- Lift up to 50lbs
- Wear/use required PPE
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
- Interpersonal skills: courtesy, tact, patience, empathy, kindness
- Can follow instructions with detail and focus
Desired Competencies/Skills
- Initiative
- Critical thinking skills
- Curiosity
- Technical or mechanical skills
- Independence
Supervisory Responsibility
No
Other Duties
Please note that this job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.
Required Trainings
Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.
Ministerial Status
No
Overtime Status
Non-exempt
Application Instructions
Submit a resume or cover letter and three references (personal or professional) to and at Happy Valley.