Life Experience Programs Staff (full-time / part-time)

2 program coordinators, male or female.

Program Coordinators perform program, curriculum and ministry operation, management and development tasks. Through a unique mentoring program, you will be guided in your learning of administrative and management tasks within an on-going, real world ministry. You will also have numerous opportunities to travel to sites from the Rockies to the East to conduct activities and spiritual lessons in rappelling, rockclimbing, caving, hiking, and rafting to church groups and others. Onsite challenge ("festival-type") programs provide exceptional opportunities for fellowship and outreach to promote and expand local churches and groups benefiting youth and family. Program time and travel is typically split 35%/65% in the development and performance of our in-nature and on-site ministries. Transportation, program equipment and all program expenses are provided.

Full-time Position: 100-day commitment, of which 80+ are during the summer months of May through August). There is a minimum of 1-day off a week and no more than 10-days on assignment in a row (unless by voluntary agreement). Part-time Position: Fill-in anytime year-round as your schedule permits. However, once you commit to an activity you are responsible for it! (A person working less than the 100-day commitment is considered part-time.) A typical work day is 9-10 hours including breaks, but can increase when staffing an event or traveling. Work over 14 hours staffing an event or traveling in a day is counted as 1-1/2 days. You are given much opportunity to select and share in assignments as well as receiving additional days off if wanted when activities are covered. This must be weighed against your 100-day commitment and the award received upon reaching it. 

Time-Off.	Time-off for personal business or travel, or medical reasons are granted (within reason) provided scheduled activities have proper coverage and the loss of staff would not damage the ministry's performance. The ministry's respect and service to Christ may not be compromised. Time-off should always be requested as far in advance as possible.
Day of Rest.	Day of Rest. One day of rest will be given per week. Because we are a ministry and many of our programs are on weekends, this may not be a Saturday or Sunday. While the day off will typically be the day before or after an event that requires work on a Sunday, this will depend upon the ministry's commitments and may be delayed if needed.
Schedules.	Schedules. Time-Off and the Day of Rest should be requested no later than noon on the Friday before they are to occur, prior to the completion of the next week's work schedule on Friday afternoon. Exceptions will be made in the case of emergency or illness. When efforts are ahead of schedule, staff will periodically be given an opportunity for extra time off.
Assignments.	You will be working in an operating support ministry. The days can be hot, the work hard and the hours long. DO NOT apply for a position if you are unwilling to "do what it takes" to get the job done!

"Compensation" for Programs Staff (per diem expense reimbursements, allowances and cash awards applicable to educational costs or taken in another form) for a 100-day commitment can exceed $8,000 (far more than similar programs) and includes the following:

Base compensation: $40 per day taxable wages or non-taxable tuition reimbursements.

Plus the following allowances:

For in-nature programs: $15 per program or travel day.

For onsite challenge (festival) programs: $25 per program or travel day.

Overnight accommodations are provided during trips as needed.

(Overnight accommodations at the headquarters are generally not provided, however, staff may use EarthTraces facilities and RV there.)

Plus the following bonus: $25 per day 100+ day bonus award, paid quarterly. You must serve the ministry for 100 days to qualify. This may be in the form of taxable wages or non-taxable tuition reimbursements.

Full-day/ half-day.	Compensation is based upon full-days or half-days. A full-day is 8 or more hours, a half-day is 4-8 hours. There is no compensation for less than a half-day (this is considered fully a contribution of time to the ministry). Half-days are compensated at ½ the daily rate.
Awards.	Awards are calculated and made available after the 1st of each fiscal quarter (Oct. 1, Jan 1, Apr 1 and Jul 1). No awards are paid to persons who voluntarily separate or who are separated for cause from EarthTraces before the end of the quarter. (Remaining on "if available/if needed" service basis is not considered separation.)
Meal Allowance.	Meal allowances are included in the program/travel day allowances above.
Documents.	No compensation or reimbursements of any kind can be paid without complete documentation as required by the Board of Directors.

Full-time staff may be extended a cash advance of up to $500 to cover expenses prior to submission of expense reports and per diem requests. This advance must be repaid upon leaving full-time service.

Full-time staff may be extended a cash advance or Corporate credit card totaling up to $500 to cover expenses prior to submission of expense reports or compensation. Advances are deducted from compensation payments (unless covered by approved expense).

Full-time staff may be issued a Corporate Credit Card (MC/Visa) for approved ministry related expenditures (no personal purchases, personal vehicle purchases, etc.).

Authorization Levels.	Staff expenditures of over $50 must be approved beforehand by the Intern Coordinator. Staff expenditures of over $150 must be approved beforehand by the Ministry President.
Tax Exempt Certificate.	A copy of the EarthTraces sales tax exemption will be given to all full-time staff. This is to be used on every applicable purchase to eliminate sales tax.
Documents	No compensation or reimbursements of any kind can be paid without complete documentation as required by the Board of Directors or the Executive Director.

DATE OF HIRE: Part-time positions can be applied for at any time. Summer program positions are filled beginning March 1st of each calendar year and end when all positions are taken. Interested persons should submit a resume as they learn of available positions. Open positions are indicated on http://www.earthtraces.com/internships.shtml. 

NECESSARY SKILLS: Love for the outdoors and communicating God's message to others. Ability to participate in, learn and lead onsite program activities and extreme sports activities. Ability to manage business aspects of the ministry and develop program materials. Ability to work the hours necessary in a positive, Christ honoring fashion to successfully spread the EarthTraces Ministry. Willingness to travel (approximately 75%). Willingness to camp overnight (approximately 30%). Mechanical, first-aid, large vehicle driving, musical and theatrical skills helpful.

TEST YOUR LIMITS

EarthTraces WILL test your limits and expand your horizons. You will perform tasks you've never done before and possibly work harder and longer than ever before! This is not a "desk job"! BE WARNED: Not everyone will stay with it - about 1/3rd WILL DROP OUT. But those who do stay will learn extreme sports, curriculum preparation, business management, construction, teambuilding and more - all making you uniquely qualified for your future career!

OUR GOAL

Our goal is to prepare you for the requirements of a full-time career in service of Christ and community. Whether you serve Him in ministry or in the secular job-market, the skills and commitment you have an opportunity learn will be invaluable.

Patience and understanding when working with others. Positive attitude. Ability to work hard and complain little. Ability to work within the guidelines established by the Board of Directors. Work must be of a quality that shows honor to Christ.

Additional internship guidelines can be found at: http://www.earthtraces.com/internships-guidelines.shtml 

Email a simple resume outlining your educational, job, and recreational experiences and future plans as well as any other information you believe helpful to: . (Resume should be an attachment rather than in the body of the email and in either doc, rtf or pdf format.) Email is preferred so it may be quickly disseminated to Directors, who are in different areas of the country. NOTE: Be certain to include a statement that you have read, understand and agree to the terms of this EARTHTRACES INTERNSHIP PROGRAM revision 01.09.06. (You can not receive compensation without doing so.)

Email: or visit the EarthTraces website at:
www.earthtraces.com.