OCCV Internship Program
Education and Church Mobilization Internship
Start date: Spring 2010 semester
Credit: 3 hours in [x] course or 5-10 hours a week for a semester/quarter semester. The internship is flexible to suit the intern’s schedule.
Overview
The OCCV internship program is designed to give undergraduate students through post- graduate professionals the opportunity to serve at OCCV by participating in the ongoing work of educating the Church on biblical justice and advocating Oregon local and state public policy for the common good.
Education
Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study.
Christian Faith
OCCV prefer all interns to possess a mature Christian faith but are open if the intern is understanding and respectful that we are a Christian organization.
Learning Objectives
I . OBJECTIVE. To develop a deeper understanding of Biblical Justice.
A. Activity – Reading required texts, articles and the Bible.
a. Outcome - Produce a one-page handout on “What is Biblical Justice?” and power point for the OCCV Board and membership with Executive Director.
B. Activity – Attend OCCV membership meetings regularly and gain experience in leading a group towards spiritual reflection and transformation.
a. Outcome – Create and lead a short devotional and/or small group facilitation on Biblical justice.
II. OBJECTIVE. To gain an understanding of the mission of the Church and its relationship to social action in the community.
A. Activity – Interview with one church partner that is active in serving the needs of the poor and oppressed in their community.
a. Outcome – Develop a story, video, photos, to highlight this church’s good deeds for OCCV membership and media.
B. Activity – Network with college/youth pastors from OCCV’s “targeted” church list and learn about the needs of their congregations, assessing ways that OCCV can serve and partner with them.
a. Outcome – one partnership with a “targeted” church (i.e. co-sponsored event, activity, Bible study, public policy campaign, training, speaker, facility use, etc).
III. OBJECTIVE. To understand and execute the importance of community partnerships.
A. Activity – Follow up with at least 5 community partners of OCCV.
B. Outcome – Out of those five, develop one tangible partnership (i.e. co-sponsorship of an event, speaking/training at a membership meeting, funding, facility use, etc.)
III. OBJECTIVE. To experience organizational structure for a non-profit.
A. Activity - Attend at least one board meeting.
B. Outcome – Debrief observations and reflections with Executive Director and other interns.
Reading list (subject to change…incomplete Bibliography)
Marshall, Chris. The Little Book of Biblical Justice.
Linthicum, Robert. Building a People of Power. (selections)
Nardoni, Enrique. Rise Up, O Judge. (selections)
Ganz, Marshall, Organizing.
Program Components
* Training: The program begins with a required day of training held at OCCV. The training sessions are led by OCCV Staff. During this time, trainees will learn about OCCV’s history, spiritual foundations, corporate philosophies, vision, one-year and five-year strategies, grants and current program objectives.
* Work Hours: [As assigned by the school and executive director]
* Mentoring: Interns are teamed with an OCCV staff or board member who will meet with them weekly throughout the internship to answer questions, offer career and spiritual advice, and to help them get the most out of the program.
* Prayer: OCCV staff members and interns join together for a weekly prayer, reflection, and fellowship.
Please send resume and cover letter by November 9, 2009 to:
Stephanie Mathis
Executive Director
503-222-2072
Stephanie_mathis@occv.org