Summer Internship - Program Staff

Buckner International: Camp Buckner

Location: Burnet, TX - Onsite

Address: 3835 FM2342, Burnet, TX 78611

Job Schedule: Full Time - Temporary

Camp Buckner is an interdenominational, recreational, faith-based retreat and conference center that offers services to churches, youth groups, businesses, and other various ministries. As a Summer Program Staff member, you have the opportunity to impact the lives of retreat guests and group leaders by ensuring a welcoming and comfortable experience for guests by providing room assignments, addressing requests, and supporting retreat activities.

What You'll Do

As a member of our team you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Welcome guests upon arrival, provide room assignments, and ensure their needs are met throughout their stay.
• Offer continuous support to retreat leaders and guests, addressing requests and concerns.
• Assist with housekeeping, food service, and maintenance tasks to enhance guest comfort.
• Set up, clean, and prepare meeting facilities, ensuring they meet guest requirements.
• Direct and participate in retreat activities, providing guidance and engagement.
• Serve guests during meal times and support banquet hall operations as needed.
• Encourage guest feedback through surveys and submit results to the supervisor.
• Report safety concerns, incidents, and emergencies promptly, responding professionally per camp protocols.
• Act as a positive role model, upholding Buckner policies and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with staff, attend training sessions, and participate in meetings.
• Perform office tasks and support housekeeping, maintenance, and banquet operations as required.
• Work nights and weekends as needed to meet business demands.
• Complete additional assignments or special projects as directed.

What You'll Bring to the Team

To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team, we need you to come with the following:

• Current certification or the willingness to obtain and maintain certifications in CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers and Responding to Emergencies: First Aid from a Nationally Recognized Certification Program
• Thrives in dynamic environments with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to speak clearly and make self understood effectively in face-to-face interactions; articulate with accuracy when speaking on the phone.
• Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
• Work deals mostly with objects, equipment and/or machines where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach. Depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance.
• Ability to stand, walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to crawl, kneel, climb, bend, turn, twist, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull and carry or otherwise manipulate objects.
• Ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

EEO

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants - with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.