Campus Intern UNT / TWU

Campus Intern

The ideal person for this position shall be a student at UNT/TWU and is actively involved in the Catholic Campus Ministry. Ministry description: The campus intern is employed by St. John Paul II. The position is 10-15 hours a week during the academic year. Summer hours may be available and must be scheduled and approved by the business manager. The student intern must be enrolled at either UNT/TWU as a full-time student to be eligible for the position. Full-time is not required for summer hours if they are available. The student's employment will be terminated once the student graduates or full-time status is not maintained.

Principal accountabilities:

• Regular scheduled hours
• Maintains a welcoming presence at the parish and campus center
• Keeping the buildings clean and in order at all times:
• Duties will include but are not limited to, cleaning of the kitchen, bathrooms, parish, campus center, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, stocking of supplies, laundry, setting up for events, making sure recycling is taken out, emptying trash cans and other duties as needed by the parish.
• Setting up of events and knowing how to set up including but not limited to, (Monday) OCIA, Sunday Mass, (Thursday) Cenical, Wednesday student meal. You may be required to work weekends to make sure the church is set up properly for events.

Typical decisions and/or recommendations made in this position: As a campus intern you will be required to coordinate with the other campus intern and make decisions on who does what jobs and when, assuring all responsibilities are covered for the week.

Supervision given and/or received: Received moderately from the business manager or pastor.

Internal contacts: Pastor, business managers, and bookkeeper.

Working conditions and/or physical requirements:

• Ability to accept work interruptions while still remaining focused on duties.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and general cleaning duties.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching throughout the shift.
• May be required to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Must be able to follow safety procedures and wear appropriate protective equipment as needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks efficiently and responsibly.

Travel requirements: Infrequent travel, by car, may be required to diocese parishes and/or schools.

Education and experience preferred:

• Current student at UNT or TWU

Knowledge and skills preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to listen and make peace, and de-escalate.
• Demonstrated history of good judgement.
• Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility.
• Ability to use various computer cleaning supplies.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow directives from pastor or chief of staff in a timely manner.
• Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work efficiently with staff, clergy, religious, and laity.
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills.

FLSA designation: Non Exempt- Occasional 10-15 hr week