INTERNSHIPS & LEADERSHIP
Priority Deadline – APRIL 1, 2023
The Integrating Christian Faith Internships & Leaderships are ways of developing your leadership skills, deepening your understanding of a Christ and investing in the mission of Christ on campus in Ottawa.
Some of the things we look for in interns and leaders are:
Passion for building communities where everyone belongs and for drawing others into spaces where people can explore Christian Faith.
Interest in reflecting deeply and wanting to grow in their understanding of faith, vocation and life.
A desire to be part of a team that values faith, collaboration, diversity and dialogue.
Displays a high level of personal initiative and responsibility.
Interest in contributing to the life of the university through faith initiatives.
Internships and Leadership development is based on four pillars of growth: Biblical Literacy, Spiritual Disciplines, Vocational Calling & Community Service. Working with our campus chaplain, students will be a part of a learning team while experiencing individual growth. All interns and leaders are expected to meet bi-weekly throughout the academic calendar with the chaplain and other leaders for matters of discipleship growth and logistical planning. Every intern and leader will also meet for one-on-one conversations with the chaplain at various points throughout the year.
Internships
Internships are opportunities to explore faith-based leadership in a campus setting by taking on particular responsibilities that help create hospitality and dialogue within the OCC.
The intern roles for 2023-24 are:
- Feast & Faith Support Intern
- Marketing & Communications Intern
- Faith Formation Intern
Internships include a $500 financial stipend per semester. Specific role descriptions are found below.
Leadership Opportunities
Up to two leadership opportunities are available per year. These are based on a student’s willingness to lead a small group, discussion group, or Bible study while being mentored by a campus chaplain/minister. These groups may take on different forms and foci based on the student’s interests and gifting. Student leaderships include a financial stipend of $250/semester.
Positions
The Faith Formation Intern is will help create opportunities for prayer, Christian reflection and worship on behalf of the OCC. Throughout the year we would like to encourage students to nurture their connection with God. The Faith Formation Intern will be responsible for:
- Overseeing one consistent opportunity for OCC students to engage in prayer or worship
- Working with the chaplain at the beginning of each semester to create a speaker & topic calendar for Feast & Faith, assisting in reaching out to potential guest speakers
- Running one small group or discussion group that engages students in their discipleship
- Connecting students with volunteer opportunities (such as St. Joe’s Supper Table)
- Exploring activities related to social justice causes, advocacy, care of poor, elderly or various needs that would encourage students to consider their role in loving our neighbours
Financial Stipend: $500/semester
The Feast & Faith Support Intern is responsible for the hospitality of Feast & Faith on Tuesday evenings. The role includes connecting with supper makers, setting up the Oblate Lounge, clean up and thank-you notes. By “setting the table,” the Feast & Faith Support intern plays an important role in the atmosphere for Christian conversation and connection.
Once/semester the chaplain will provide a schedule of supper makers along with contact information for the supper makers that year. The Feast & Faith intern will email supper makers with date(s) when they are scheduled to provide a meal. The email will include an introduction and provide a sheet of details to consider (provided by chaplain).
Weekly responsibilities:
- Send reminder email to supper makers a week before their scheduled date.
- Arrange for food drop off (utilize other interns and chaplains for this)
- Set up kitchen and Oblate Lounge for supper
- Take photos of Feast & Faith
- Arrange dishwashers and clean up crew (it’s best to get a schedule set early in the year)
- Send thank-you email to supper makers in the day following Feast & Faith and possibly give them a taste of what the conversation was about and include a photo
- Send thank-you cards to both Feast & Faith cookers and guest speakers
Financial Stipend: $500/semester
The Communications & Marketing Leader will work with the team to consider ways to advertise events, gatherings and opportunities.
Weekly responsibilities:
- Designing posters and promos via Canva pro account (no experience in graphic design necessary)
- Ensuring Facebook & Instagram are up to date and well used
- Updating & maintaining the email list and sending once/week email updates to students during the academic calendar
- Setting up once/semester postering campaigns on & off campus
- Strategizing & delegating tasks for Clubs Fair & tabling opportunities
Financial Stipend: $500/semester
Up to two leadership opportunities are available per year. These are based on a student’s willingness to lead a small group, discussion group, or Bible study while being mentored by a campus chaplain/minister. These groups may take on different forms and foci based on the student’s interests and gifting.
Examples:
- Graduate Student Bible Study
- 30 Minute Bible Group
- Social action & interest group
- Book Club
Financial Stipend: $250/semester
Application Process
We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. Applications received by April 1st will be given priority. All interns and leaders will be expected to be in Ottawa on Sunday September 3, 2023 (Sunday before the Labour Day). September 3 will be a day of orientation, training, and community building with each other.
Please apply online by filling out the application from on link below. You are also asked to electronically submit a CV or resume to Ryan Farrell, Chaplain.