Host Team Internship
Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale
Internship
On-site
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Internship Job Description
INTERN TITLE: Host Team Intern
DEPARTMENT: Hospitality
REPORTS TO: Director of Hospitality
DAYS/HOURS: Friday - Sunday (20-25 hours)
LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale Campus
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Mission of Calvary Chapel:
At Calvary Chapel, we are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God, people to people, and people to outreach. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As staff members and interns, it’s not what we do, it's who we are.
Mission of Hospitality Ministry:
Hospitality ministry seeks to engage with people at a high level of hospitality for all who call in or come to our church. With every interaction, we seek to love like Jesus by creating an experience where people’s needs are anticipated and by going the extra mile to make them feel like they belong.
Role of Host Team Intern:
Church Reception:
DEPARTMENT: Hospitality
REPORTS TO: Director of Hospitality
DAYS/HOURS: Friday - Sunday (20-25 hours)
LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale Campus
_______________________________________________
Mission of Calvary Chapel:
At Calvary Chapel, we are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God, people to people, and people to outreach. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As staff members and interns, it’s not what we do, it's who we are.
Mission of Hospitality Ministry:
Hospitality ministry seeks to engage with people at a high level of hospitality for all who call in or come to our church. With every interaction, we seek to love like Jesus by creating an experience where people’s needs are anticipated and by going the extra mile to make them feel like they belong.
Role of Host Team Intern:
Church Reception:
- Answering and directing incoming calls to the right ministry or staff member. (Share helpful updates, inspiration, and info about our services, ministries, directions, and resources)
- Assisting with Benevolence/Counseling/Prayer Requests.
Church Services:
- Walk through the campus, ensuring property is set for the weekend (signage, handouts, etc.).
- Attend/lead weekend pre-service meetings (announcements/weekend specific instruction).
- Connect with new Host Team Volunteer(s) and assist with Volunteer training.
- Assist with volunteer placement to ensure all positions are covered.
- Supporting the New Believer Ministry. Being available and present for all altar calls.
- Assist in staging/staffing of Connection Point (Welcome Center), as well as maintaining and ordering handouts/supplies.
- Church Lost and Found.
- Collaborate with the Parking Team to avoid any potential delays.
- Assist with Communion setup and distribution.
Baptism:
- Coordinate with Baptism Speaker(s) and Worship Team.
- Organize and pack the Baptism Truck with volunteer(s).
- Help with beach setup/teardown.
Learning goals:
- Grow in the ability to reflect the love of Jesus through warm, intentional, and inclusive interactions with guests, volunteers, and staff.
- Cultivate a heart for servant leadership: learn to anticipate needs and go the extra mile in creating a welcoming and worshipful environment for all.
- Develop the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately via phone and in-person.
- Learn to share information in a way that reflects the organization’s mission and values.
- Gain experience in training, supporting, and placing volunteers to meet ministry needs.
- Learn how to build rapport and work effectively with diverse teams (e.g., Host Team, Parking Team, Worship Team).
- Understand the logistics behind setting up for services and special events (e.g., Communion, Baptism).
- Learn to manage resources, supplies, and scheduling to ensure smooth execution of church operations.
- Gain confidence in responding to prayer requests, benevolence needs, and connecting with new believers with sensitivity and discretion.
- Build confidence in leading meetings and making real-time decisions that affect weekend services and ministry flow.
You Are:
- Convinced a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person’s life.
- Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry.
- Dedicated in your personal study of God’s Word.
- Consistently placing a high priority on worship and your personal prayer life.
- Attending weekly services.
- Obedient to God to take a Sabbath and make space for soul keeping.
- Deeply compassionate towards people who are in need or hurting.
- Excited about global missions and local outreach – you want to change the world.
- Willing to give up personal pleasures and freedoms in order to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with scripture and our Leadership Covenant.
- Effective in written, listening, and oral communication skills.
Work Schedule:
Thursday: 9a - 2p
Friday 9a - 5p (Intern cohort from 9a - 2p)
Saturday 1p - 8p
Sunday 8a - 1p
*Hours and days may vary depending on campus-wide events taking place. Additionally, you may have to bend, sit, or stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, pull, push and/or move up to 35 lbs
Thursday: 9a - 2p
Friday 9a - 5p (Intern cohort from 9a - 2p)
Saturday 1p - 8p
Sunday 8a - 1p
*Hours and days may vary depending on campus-wide events taking place. Additionally, you may have to bend, sit, or stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, pull, push and/or move up to 35 lbs