Summer Staff

Join Our Team

Mission Serve relies heavily on our summer staff to ensure a quality missions experience for all involved. Our summer staffers truly are the “face” of Mission Serve at the project and play a vital role in every aspect of the week. Because of this we look for quality applicants who can join us in our endeavor to create an opportunity for students to be used by God to impact people. If chosen to be on summer staff, you will get the chance to help students and adults from all over the country make a difference for the Kingdom of God and even become a difference maker yourself.

If you are looking for a chance to fulfill God’s calling in your life, if you want to commit a summer to missions, if you want to make an impact in the lives of students, if you want to help change cities all over the country, if you want to be a difference maker for Christ, then we want you to apply for summer staff today!

Positions

Each project has a 2-person summer staff team consisting of an Administrative Project Specialist (APS) and a Technical Project Specialist (TPS). The summer staff team works alongside the Project Coordinator, Construction Coordinator, and designated volunteer staff to manage the project.

Check out descriptions of each position below, to see which one fits you.

APS Job Description

Administrative Project Specialists (APS) work alongside the Project Coordinator (PC) in supervision of local volunteers and providing support for the coordinating team. He/she is responsible to the project coordinator. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Coordinate registration and project paperwork
Assist Project Coordinator (PC) in making squad assignments
Create signs, letters, labels, and other printed materials
Assist PC in handling of offering money
Assist in group leader meetings
Prepare/Distribute Check-Out Procedures and Packets
Distribute ServEmail
Update project website/blog
Coordinate project photos for social media and promo
Prepare Back to the Office notebook
Coordinate promo table and inventory
Organize financial information (receipts, expense reports, etc.)

TPS Job Description

Technical Project Specialists (TPS) work alongside the project coordinator in supervision of local volunteers and providing support for the coordinating team. He/she is responsible to the project coordinator. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Shoot and edit video footage for Mission Cam
Direct set-up and take down of worship stage design
Manage worship equipment
Coordinate worship with praise band and speaker
Produce all presentations/videos to be used in worship
Produce project photos for social media and promo
Produce church and large group photos
Set up coolers, ice chests and “Labor Provided By” signs
Serve as greeter for groups as they arrive at the project
Assist in and train volunteer staff for Squad Position Training

Summer Staff Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for Mission Serve Summer Staff?

Complete the online application by Nov 17. You will be contacted to setup an interview time once a completed application is received.

Is there an interview process?

After reviewing the applications, Mission Serve National Staff will notify you whether or not you have been selected for a phone call interview. After the phone call interview, we will notify the applicants that we would like to do a second interview with through a video call with multiple staff members. Applicants will be notified of our final decision after the second interview.

How old do I have to be?

You must be at least 18 and be at least one year removed from high school in order to apply.

Do I get paid?

Yes! Summer staffers are paid $200 per week for up-to ten weeks.

How long will I be employed?

Training begins the last week of May and usually lasts 10-12 days. Projects start the first week of June and run through the last week of July. There will be a 3-4 day mandatory debriefing time after the last project. Total time is generally 9-10 weeks. Schedules will be available in late Spring as project locations are finalized.

Will I be trained?

You will take part in a mandatory summer staff training that takes place at the beginning of the summer and last 10-12 days.

Do I have to drive my own vehicle?

We will coordinate with staff members on travel to and from our office at the beginning and end of the summer. Mission Serve vehicles are provided for any travel once you arrive.

Do I get to choose what projects I go to?

No. The Mission Serve National Staff will make project assignments based on several factors and prayerful consideration.

What experience should I have?

Certain experience is preferred but not mandatory for each position. Check out the application for information on preferred experience.

Will I be able to visit worksites or spend time working on a worksite?

We strongly encourage Summer Staff to develop relationships with participants and group leaders, and spending time at worksites is a great way to build those relationships. Unfortunately, being a part of a squad and working all day at a worksite isn’t possible for Summer Staff. Once other tasks are complete, Summer Staff are strongly encouraged to visit worksites as time allows. Additionally, the TPS will be visiting worksites frequently to film for the Mission Cam and the APS will have opportunities throughout the week to visit worksites as well.

Please use the form below to apply for Mission Serve Summer Staff.

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