Cadence International SkillBridge Internship

Global

For separating or retiring active-duty service members (US Military) only. Unpaid Internship

Purpose:

Cadence International SkillBridge Internships are designed to equip United States military personnel with the skills necessary to successfully engage in full-time ministry through discipleship, training in ministry strategies, and the development of practical ministry skills. Our mission is to share the gospel and our lives with the military community.

Areas of Emphasis:  Adult, Youth, Children’s Ministry, and Cadence Headquarters - related ministries.  

Hours:  40 hours per week

Internship Opportunities are available in the following ministry specific focus areas:

CAM: Cadence Adult Ministry (CAM) invests in military communities through relationships and programs designed to strengthen and nurture each individual’s personal relationship with Jesus. CAM does this through hospitality, Bible studies, one-on-one discipleship, excursions, and various activities designed to foster a healthy Christ-centered community.

CSM: Cadence Student Ministry (CSM) focuses on students grades 6–12 in military communities through relationships and age-appropriate programs designed to develop, strengthen, and nurture their personal relationship with Jesus.

CCM: Cadence Children’s Ministry (CCM) focuses on children grades K–5 in military communities through relationships and age-appropriate programs designed to develop, strengthen, and nurture their personal relationship with Jesus.

Headquarters: Headquarters Ministry opportunities include department-specific or interdepartmental internships in the professional and administrative disciplines. These positions provide administrative oversight and support of our vocational ministries to the military. Ministry opportunities are available in the following areas: accounting, public relations, finance, communications, office management, building operations, and human resources. Tasks will vary depending on the administrative function and department.

Duties and Responsibilities 

While interning with Cadence International, duties and responsibilities may include planning and conducting regular ministry programs, mentoring Christians as they deepen their faith in Jesus, practicing hospitality, training volunteers, building relationships with service members and their families, and supporting chapel communities.

For Headquarters Ministry, responsibilities will vary depending on the department.

While serving alongside Cadence Staff, we invite you to embrace the learning experience with humility and curiosity. SkillBridge Interns should have a desire to learn, grow and ask questions throughout the internship. Training will happen primarily on-the-job and will be specific to the internship position, and area of focus.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Born again, mature Christian with an affinity for the mission and work of Cadence International.
• Because of the distinctly Christian emphasis of Cadence's mission work, willing to sign and comply with Cadence International’s Code of Christian Conduct.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Separating from the military within one year of the start of the application.
• Demonstrated spiritual, emotional, marital (if applicable), and financial health and maturity.
• Specific Skills:
  • Knowledge of standard business written communications.
  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • General computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability and willingness to learn software applications used by Cadence.
  • Willingness to learn and grow in administration, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
  • Able to handle administrative tasks required by Cadence.
  • Ability to graciously re-prioritize workload as demands change throughout the day—flexibility to meet the demands of a dynamic work environment.

Character and Competencies for Success:

• Able to spiritually self-feed.
• Teachability - willing to accept guidance and direction from all levels of leadership.
• Communication skills, including conflict resolution.
• Team skills - able to partner with others to do ministry within Cadence and external to Cadence.
• Demonstrated planning and organizing skills.
• Adaptability - to culture, change, and tempo.
• Servant-leadership anchored in humility.
• Heart for reaching the military and the world, reflected through the personal serving of others and sharing of resources.
• Willingness to learn how to prepare, plan, develop, and teach Bible study lessons.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Cadence International is an evangelical mission agency dedicated to reaching the military communities of the United States and the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, talk, listen, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employees may be required to travel locally and internationally; this may include the use of public transit.

Important Notice: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in the classification.

Equal Employment Opportunity (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans):

Cadence is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The organization prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, or disability in accordance with applicable legal requirements. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment because of an individual's membership in any of these protected classes.

Because it is a religious organization, Cadence is permitted by law to use its religious doctrines and practices as a basis for hiring and other employment decisions with all employees. In addition, employees having ministerial functions, including missionaries and employees in leadership roles, may be subject to special requirements or qualifications based upon religious principles.

If you would like to review our Veteran and Disabled policies, please contact Human Resources at 303-762-1400 during normal business hours.

Cadence International will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.