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(this is a copy of the letter recently released from McDowell Mission, Inc. regarding 2005 summer employment)
McDowell Mission, Inc.
225 Maple Avenue
Welch, West Virginia  24801
Phone: (304) 436-8300
    Fax: (304) 436-8293
Email: missionproject@citlink.net

Dear Friends,

    As summer 2005 approaches, we at McDowell Mission have reached the point where we need your help.  One of the most important aspects of our program is the summer staff.  Because you have expressed the desire for information about the positions available, I have described them below.

For those of you familiar with our summer staff positions, many of them have been changed and some no longer exist.  However, the positions described below require that you are 18 yrs of age and have a valid drivers’ license.  They pay a stipend and provide room and board.

 1.  The first new position available to you is that of Project Leader.  Project Leaders will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with several teams each week.  They will lead orientation with the teams on Sunday night, check supplies in facilities (including food), visit sites, enforce policies, and actively trouble shoot.

  2.  The second new position that will be available for the summer of 2005 is that of site coordinator.  The Site Coordinator is responsible for getting the teams started on the work, delivering materials, and either answering or finding answers to technical questions.  Site coordinators may also be responsible for building relationships with their team and leading orientation.

  3.  Our teams lead Vacation Bible School (Day Camp) at three sites each week of the summer.  Each summer staff working with Day Camp will be responsible for picking up and dropping off the children, coordinating the teams and local volunteers, interacting with the children, and shopping for supplies.  This is a great opportunity to share your faith with young children. 

  4.  McDowell Mission uses our warehouse extensively throughout the summer to store most of our materials and our tools.  We need an individual to assist in the organization of the warehouse.  This position would include sorting tools as they come in, checking tools out, and maintaining the necessary quantity of materials.

 
    The position described below requires that you are 16 years or older and available from May 24-August 14. It pays a stipend, provides room and board, and may involve more than the details given. 

    Being a member of our work crew provides an opportunity for people interested in a less direct form of ministry.  Members will be responsible for maintaining the grounds at all of our facilities, removing trash from our work sites, assisting in maintenance on our facilities, and being available to help other staff as needed.  

    McDowell Mission also conducts a Praise and Worship service for teams, staff, and homeowners every Monday and Thursday of the summer.  The Praise Team includes a conglomeration of staff who are interested in leading worship through music.  If you wish to be a part of this team, please indicate your specific interest (guitar, vocal, drum, etc.) on the application.

    We ask that you prayerfully consider where God is leading you this summer.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the above address.  If you feel Him leading you to service through McDowell Mission, please fill out the  application printed below and return it to the above address. 

    Building in Him,


    Jenny Lee

 Employment Application
McDowell Mission, Inc.

Position: Project Leader_____ Site Coordinator_____ Day Camp_____ Work Crew_____ Warehouse_______

I am interested in assisting with Praise and Worship (opt) by____________

 
Name_____________________________ Date of Birth___/___/___

Current Address_________________________________________

Permanent Address_______________________________________

Current phone #___-___-____       Permanent phone #___-___-____

Social Security #___-___-____          Sex: Male___  Female___

Church Name____________________________________________

Church Address__________________________________________

Pastor’s Name___________________________________________

Phone #________________________________________________

Youth Pastor’s Name______________________________________

Phone # _________________________________________________

Please list your educational background including institution, dates, degrees, and course of study. (Use extra paper if needed.):

____________________________________________________________

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Please list your employment history starting with your most recent employer:____________________________________________________

 

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List any training you have such as CPR, First Aid, etc._________________

 

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Have you ever been convicted of a traffic violation? If yes, please give details:

 

 

 

 

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or crime involving sexual misconduct, alcohol, or illegal drugs? If yes, please give details:

 

 

 

In order for the Mission to get to know you better, please respond to the following on a separate sheet of paper:

1.  Describe any experience you have had working with youth programs and/or emergency home repair work camps.

2.  If faced with a co-worker who repeatedly neglects to cleanup after him/herself, what process would you use to resolve the situation in a positive manner?

3.  If faced with a work team leader who fails to comply with McDowell Mission policy, what process would you use to resolve the situation in a positive manner?

4.  Share with us specifically why you decided to apply for the staff position and what you hope to gain from the experience.

5.  How would your best friend describe you?

6.   Please provide a hand written essay sharing with us your personal testimony.


Rank the following items in order of what you do best from 1 through 24, beginning with 1 being the best.

___Listen and interpret others’ needs

___Stay calm in a crisis

___Counsel a friend                             

___Motivate others

___Lead group singing             

___Think creatively

___Help others solve problems

___Teach a group

___Make a presentation to a group      

___Plan a schedule

___Develop spiritual maturity in others

___Work as a team member

___Create and meet budgets   

___Work alone

___Serve the needs of others   

___Be self sufficient

___Work on automobiles                    

___Financial stewardship

___Resolve conflict among friends       

___Work with youth

___Work with people with special needs

___Lead a devotional

___Direct home repairs           

___Meet deadlines

Summer Staff orientation will start our summer the week of May 24.  Are there any dates that you will be unavailable between May 24 and August 14? _____________ If yes, please list: _________________________________ 

This application is used only to get a general picture of you. We will interview qualified applicants by phone or in person. 

The following must accompany your application:

1. Answers to all questions that require an extra sheet of paper

2. Your essay for question #5

3. Three letters of reference (one needs to be specifically from your pastor)

4. A recent photo

 
I certify that all of the information I have provided on this application is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I knowingly make misstatements of fact(s), I am subject, if employed, to immediate dismissal.

Signature:_____________________________ Date:_______________  

Parents/guardians of applicants that are under the age of 18 years, please sign in spaces provided below recognizing that your son/daughter/ward has applied for a position on the McDowell Mission Staff in Welch, West Virginia. In the event that he/she is accepted for employment, a full parental/guardian consent and medical release form will be sent for you to complete.

 

Mother/Guardian:_______________________ Date:________________

Father/Guardian:_______________________  Date:________________