Internship: Human Resources

Nestled in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains Ridgecrest Conference Center is dedicated to impacting lives for Gods glory through purposeful hospitality. With stunning mountain views hiking trails and exceptional facilities Ridgecrest offers everything needed for meaningful gatherings including comfortable guest rooms versatile meeting spaces and both indoor and outdoor activities. We are driven by values like serving others making it better cultivating relationships and creating purposeful experiences that matter.

If you have a passion for serving others joining the Ridgecrest team could be your opportunity to make a difference while working in a beautiful place.

Program Overview

An internship at Ridgecrest Conference Center offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally spiritually and personally. Interns receive on-the-job training and develop skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced Christian hospitality environment. The program includes weekly Bible study and fellowship with other team members providing enrichment and service opportunities for growth and development. Team managers and supervisors will coordinate your work schedule daily responsibilities and special project assignments.

Program Highlights

• Duration: End of August through the beginning of May.
• Hours: Vary based on business conditions; availability for day or evening shifts weekends and holidays is required.
• Compensation: $10 per hour stipend.
• Housing: Provided for the duration of the internship.
• Meals: Lunch provided daily in the Dining Hall (except Sundays); breakfast and lunch provided when serving meals to guests on campus.

Responsibilities

Our HR Internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside our dedicated HR team contributing to a variety of functions that ensure smooth operations across all our programs including our volunteer ministry internship program and summer staff program.

What Youll Gain: This position will help you develop and refine essential skills including leadership interpersonal communication organizational and computer skills. Youll be involved in a range of activities that require attention to detail multi-tasking and strong communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination: Assist with the planning execution and monitoring of HR projects as needed.
• Documentation Management: Organize and manage project documentation and records.
• Event and Activity Planning: Coordinate events and activities related to HR initiatives.
• Social Media Management: Help manage social media accounts for recruitment and engagement purposes.
• Recruitment Support:
• Assist with recruiting efforts for our summer staff program.
• Build connections with colleges universities and various organizations.
• Post job openings on relevant sites and manage recruitment campaigns.
• Schedule and coordinate recruitment trips.
• Conduct social media marketing to attract potential candidates.

Why Join Us This internship offers a comprehensive experience in HR functional support providing valuable insights and practical skills that are beneficial in any professional setting. If you are passionate about human resources and eager to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team we encourage you to apply.

• Ability to work August to May (40 hours/week)
• Commit to the overall program (including bible study service projects Summer Staff recruitment events etc.)
• Possess a sincere desire to serve others with excellence and grace
• Be flexible teachable and hard-working
• Demonstrate maturity
• Have excellent communication skills and be self-motivated
• Willingness to serve guests with a positive attitude
• Must have a desire to work and learn in a fast-paced hospitality industry
• Excellent organizational skills
• Basic computer skills especially email spreadsheets and presentation creation software
• Eligible to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred
• Preferred: social media and graphic design experience
• Pursuing or holding a bachelors degree in Human Resources Organizational Psychology Business Administration or a related field
• Previous experience in a human resources role or internship

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work long days busy weekends and be prepared to work hard both mentally and physically