A Summer Internship at Heart Ridge Retreat and Cultural Center

Heart Ridge is excited to offer a summer internship opportunity for young adults, June 1st to August 1.  

This community of 6 interns (3 males and 3 females) will live, work, play, and pray together in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina.

Young Adults, Age 18-25

We will be taking applications to select the 2021 team of interns.  We are looking for individuals with different skills and gifts.  In particular, those who can enthusiastically support the mission of the Heart Ridge Retreat Center.

We love offering this valuable experience to those who want to go into ministry, but realize that all young people, no matter what profession they are seeking, will benefit from their time spent here. 

Community, Service, Experience, and Prayer

Not only will Heart Ridge and everyone who attends the summer programs benefit from your presence and work, but you'll also gain experience in many areas, such as leadership and organization.  You'll gain knowledge in landscaping, gardening, and carpentry/building skills, just to name a few.

We think one of the best benefits is the opportunity to live and experience a Catholic community, not only among your fellow interns, but also with the staff at Heart Ridge and the many families who will be attending the summer programs here.

Here Are a Few More Details

The interns will live in the "Intern" house at the retreat center with a living room, kitchen, and separate sides for males and females in either single or double bedrooms.   

Besides all room and board, the interns will also receive a stipend of $500. 

Interns will work for 6 days a week. On Sunday, their day off, local excursions will be offered to explore the nearby area.

Work at the retreat center could include:
  • Planning and carrying out the activities of the summer family camps. Teaching some of the sessions to the kids, being involved in skits.
  •  Lawn and garden work such as, mulching, planting, weeding, trail work, getting firewood.
  • Assisting in cooking, cleaning, and serving food.
  • Cleaning services like changing sheets, cleaning bathrooms
  • Leading prayer and music, Mass preparations.
  •  Other daily maintenance, like signing out kayaks, stacking chairs, starting the bonfire, etc.

If you have questions or would like more information, please email us at HeartRidgeMinistries@yahoo.com.   To apply, please fill out this application.  If accepted, a follow-up zoom interview will be arranged.