Are you drawn to youth who are hurting or 'on the edge'? Do you desire to gain experience in reaching out to struggling teens in a powerful and life-changing way?
TreeHouse is a relational-focused ministry touching the lives of at-risk youth and families through Support Groups, Going Deeper, Bible studies, One-to-One mentoring, adventure trips and activities.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2009 INTERNSHIPS!
Summer internships at TreeHouse are full-time, paid, 12-week internships. A summer internship at TreeHouse is an extremely "hands-on" experience in working wtih teens and the TreeHouse teen program. As a summer intern, you will have the opportunity to connect with hurting teens in a one-on-one mentoring capacity. In addition, you will participate in weekly programs like Support Group and Going Deeper - having the opportunity to learn how to facilitate small groups and lead teaching for large groups. Summer interns participate in the full summer calendar at TreeHouse - including weekly activities like going to the beach or a baseball game, and trips such as the annual Youthworks! Mission Trip! Summer Internships start May 26, 2009 and extend through August 14, 2009 (end date is somewhat negotiable if needed). Read the Frequenly Asked Questions regarding Summer Internships at TreeHouse. APPLICATION DEADINE IS JANUARY 9, 2009.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PART-TIME SCHOOL-YEAR INTERNS!
Are you currently in college? Are you looking for a great internship experience to round out your education? Perhaps you are looking for an internship that is a perfect fit for the requirements of your coursework? TreeHouse offers flexible part-time school-year internships that provide excellent experience for students interested in pursuing a future working with hurting and struggling youth and families. School-year internships are unpaid and are about 10-15 hours per week. Read the Frequently Asked Questions regarding school-year internships. If you would like to be considered, contact Holly Dressel to express your interest and to request an application.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 9-12 MONTH INTERNS!
Do you feel drawn to serving hurting
youth and families, but are unsure whether or not you're ready to jump into a full-time career in this field? Would you like to gain more experience and "get your feet wet"? Then a 9-12 month full-time paid internship may be the perfect fit for you! We accept applications year-round from individuals interested in 9-12 month internship opportunities.
Review the Frequently Asked Questions. After reviewing the FAQ, if you'd like to be considered for a year-long internship, please contact Holly Dressel to express your interest and submit your resume and TreeHouse application.
All applicants must love kids, care deeply about hurting families, and have a personal faith which is compatible with TreeHouse's statement of faith and philosophy of ministry.
Student applicants must be advanced in their school work and be in good standing with their institutions. Year-long interns will have completed all prerequisites for their respective programs including all required courses and exams before beginning their internship.
TreeHouse's distinctive approach to issues that youth and families struggle with today will be emphasized. Youth face various challenges including depression, loneliness, family strife, and chemical dependency, while parents search for support and education.
The internship experience will provide a wide variety of opportunities to learn and develop ministry skills, addressing these particular concerns. It is a time to apply acquired knowledge and concepts to real life problems experienced by youth, parents and families of today. Interns will be encouraged through instruction, observation and supervision to employ different ministry tools and approaches to the resolution of these problems. In addition, interns will participate in conferences, in-house training, and workshops, while networking with other agencies.
The population of individuals served at TreeHouse is primarily adolescents and adults of all ages. The intern's specific assignment will be based on the intern's interests and skills and the agency's need.
3-Month (Summer) and part-time School-Year Interns will learn:
- To assess needs of
teens.
- To use reflective listening
skills in a support group setting.
- To be able to co-facilitate small groups of teens.
- To design and implement
Going Deeper lesson plans.
- To develop appropriate
and meaningful one-to-one relationships.
- To manage time effectively, develop professionalism and set and maintain boundaries.
- To plan and implement youth trips and activities.
- To use conflict resolution
skills.
- To manage crowds and set
boundaries for participants.
- To integrate spirituality
into programs that include many non-Christians and unchurched teens.
9-12 month Iinterns will learn (in addition to the objectives listed above):
- To design and facilitate
support groups.
- To network with other
community agencies and churches.
- To work with youth from
a family systems perspective within the TreeHouse model of outreach.
- To implement personal support-raising principles and techniques.
- To bridge gaps between
teens and parents, having learned a "systems" approach
to teens and their problems.
Interns will carry a careload of program participants. In addition, Area Program Coordinators will assign other program responsibilities on the basis of interest and need. Year-long interns will receive two weeks vacation and most federal holidays as paid time off.
Staff and 9- to 12-month interns at TreeHouse raise a portion of their personal support and ministry expenses from various sources such as individuals, businesses, churches, family and friends. Competitive salaries have been set for this type of ministry. The salary for year-long interns will be $22,000 for full time. In addition, interns are expected to raise $175/month for ministry expenses. Support must be in place before the internship begins.
Summer interns do not raise support. Each summer intern will earn $3,000 for 12 weeks of full-time work and will have a ministry reimbursement allowance as well.
Experienced Area Program Coordinators will do on-site supervision. Regional Directors and Brian Houts, (BA, M.Div), provides overall supervision for all staff and interns, working with the intern in determining the placement, structure and scope of the internship experience.
For further information
contact:
Holly Dressel
TreeHouse Recruiting & Training Coordinator
TreeHouse
5666 Lincoln Dr Suite 201
Edina, MN 55436
952.238.1010
