Residential Internship 2009 - 2010

Position Announcement

Saint John's Preparatory is looking for extraordinary individuals interested in serving the holistic development of high school students in an educational community dedicated to the pursuit of environmental, cultural and spiritual values.  We are looking for a select number of talented, self-motivated, inspiring men and women interested in working with youth in a residential educational setting as part of a paid, 40 hour per week, 10-month-long (August-May) internship program for the 2009-10 academic year. Upon completion of the program, Interns may be offered a contract renewal or assisted with career placement or continuing education. For more information, please visit www.sjprep.net.

Saint John’s Preparatory, a 150-year-old Catholic, Benedictine college preparatory school, is located on a 2,700-acre wildlife refuge consisting of lakes, wetlands, woodlands and restored prairie in north-central Minnesota. The Prep School, which shares a campus with Saint John’s University, offers coeducational day and boarding programs that feature a robust U.S. and international resident student population.

The successful incumbents will be selected based on the following criteria:  completion of a four year BA or BS program from an accredited institution; interest or experience working and living with teenagers; knowledge of various cultures and their customs; knowledge or experience serving in a multicultural environment; appreciation of different spiritual practices and faith traditions; expressed interest in environmental stewardship and outdoor activities; expressed interest in residential life; expressed interest in service learning, social action and a simple lifestyle; expressed interest in living and working in community; demonstrated leadership, initiative, and personal responsibility and a valid US drivers license required.  The offer of employment will be contingent upon a successful background check.

Submit a letter of interest, resume and 3 names of references to:

Order of St. Benedict
Human Resources
Position #909
P O Box 2400
Collegeville, MN  56321

Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until positions are filled.

Women and people of diverst racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  The Order of Saint Benedict is an EEO/AA employer.

Posted 12/16/2008

Women and people of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  The Order of Saint Benedict is an EEO/AA employer.