Job Board

Summer Intern RISE Job Description

Jesus on Colfax is a nonprofit that is dedicated to its mission to show up,  love people, build relationships, and cultivate wellbeing along East Colfax in Jesus’ name, with focus on those living in the motels and on the street.   

 

JOC’s vision is that we are rising together through relationship out of poverty of soul and circumstance. 

 

Core Values: 

• Partnership – Jesus goes ahead of us and we join Him in His work. We gladly partner with others who share our vision
• Honor – Each person we meet is worthy of respect as an image bearer or God. We honor the dignity in each of our friends. 
• Presence – We show up where people are and accept one another as we come. We recognize the slow pace of change and offer the safety of a consistent, loving presence.
• Friendship – Jesus calls rich and poor to come together in genuine friendship. We give and receive in relationships based on mutuality. 
• Prayer – Prayer is the foundation of all that we do. Our relationships are formed by gathering together to pray in Jesus’ name. 

Position Mission

This internship supports the RISE residential job-skills program, mission teams, and outreach, providing hands-on experience in relational ministry, poverty alleviation, and trauma-informed support. It is designed as a learning environment for working with individuals in transition, supporting program operations, and growing as a compassionate, effective leader.

Metrics for Success (Key Objectives)

• Be a learner: Demonstrate growth in understanding poverty, biblical poverty alleviation, and dependence on God in ministry.

• Cultivate relationships: Build healthy, supportive relationships with JOC Friends and staff.

• Support key programs: Contribute to the preparation, administration, and execution of Family Room, Burgers on Colfax, and outreach programming.

• Develop as a leader: Grow in teamwork, communication, and leadership through regular collaboration with mission teams.

Job Responsibilities

Burgers on Colfax

• Collaborate with staff to purchase food and organize Tuesday night Burgers on Colfax alongside mission teams.

• Support and grow in leadership by guiding mission team participants and helping facilitate the evening’s flow and hospitality.

RISE Program Support

• Build meaningful relationships with RISE participants—relationship is central to our model of transformation.

• Assist with daily and weekly operations such as class setup, meals, participant transportation, errands, and basic administrative tasks.

• Support case management tasks as assigned (taking notes, preparing materials, scheduling, helping navigate resources).

• Participate in Bible studies, job-skills classes, and program activities as appropriate.

• Support “Adopt-a-Room” logistics, volunteer coordination, or special RISE events.

Outreach

• Build trust and relational connection with neighbors living in motels or on the street.

• Participate in motel, street, or late-night outreach activities with JoC staff and volunteers.

• Provide relational presence, practical support, and a nonjudgmental posture of care.

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent organization and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work well on a team.

• Competency with Google Drive, Google Docs, and online forms.

• Ability to remain calm, regulated, and compassionate in dynamic or unpredictable environments.

• Commitment to JoC’s values of presence, partnership, friendship, honor, and prayer.
• Needs to have a car

Work Schedule 

• Internship starts the Tuesday after Memorial Day and ends the beginning of August
• Mondays: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

• Tuesdays: 11:30 am – 8:00 pm ( Burgers on Colfax/ Outreach)

• Wednesdays: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

• Thursdays: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

• Mission Team Dinners: As scheduled and agreed upon

• Staff Retreat: July 29–31 (required)

Option for living in a host home for the summer if not from the Denver metro area.

To Apply: Please contact Becca Robins, Director of Programs at [email protected] if you are interested or have questions.