What Does CPAF Expect from the Interns?
Specific Participation in CPAF’s Work
Office Work
All interns agree to work thirty hours per week in the CPAF office (this includes staff meetings and teaching seminars). The exceptions to this are those known holidays that are observed by the entire staff; two weeks at Christmas, three days for Thanksgiving and government holidays.
Performances
All qualified interns agree to perform regularly in local CPAF performances. It is expected that each intern will consistently practice their art form and initiate performance situations.
Priority of Ministry
Interns are encouraged to be involved with a local church of their choice. Nevertheless, it should be understood that during their time of internship their primary ministry work is with CPAF. They should be careful that commitment to their work as an intern remains the priority. Although interns may find other sources of income (teaching, performing, etc.) they must not accept any other employment that interferes with their CPAF work.
Biblical Lifestyle and Witness
It is not the business of CPAF to dictate what an intern is to do in their “off-hours.” Nevertheless, it should be understood that interns are to “live a life worthy of the Gospel” and actions before the world are a reflection on our Lord Jesus Christ and on this ministry and should be above reproach.
Length of Intern Commitment
CPAF internships generally run from Labor Day to Memorial Day, unless an intern wishes to attend the summer’s MasterWorks Festival as a student. It is possible to continue an internship for more than one year, but these are considered on a case-by-case basis.