ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization that is fighting for change that lasts, right here in the U.S. and across the globe. We bring sustainable solutions to the world’s greatest problems – disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression, and mass displacement. The organization is approximately 75 years old and has worked in over 100 countries around the world since its founding.
In the United States, we come alongside local churches, community organizations and hundreds of individual volunteers to support newly arriving refugee and other immigrant families. Today, we are proud to partner with over 6,000 local churches, and 95,000 volunteers globally to bring hope, healing and transformation to the most vulnerable.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
The Community Engagement Support Intern will partner with Volunteer Coordinators in taking ownership of a client and volunteer supportive initiative that aims to assess and support progress toward goals of a volunteer and client partnership. The intern will also assist the Community Engagement team with various administrative responsibilities. As part of World Relief’s mission to empower the local church to serve the vulnerable, this intern position is central to furthering the mission of World Relief. This internship provides the opportunity to grow in experience of diverse populations, cross-cultural relationships, and interpersonal skills, as well as data management skills.
Role & Responsibilities
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Establish and take the lead in scheduling and facilitating phone call or Zoom check-ins with clients and volunteers who have been meeting for 1 month to assess progress toward goals.
- Participate in team meetings, volunteer trainings, and other events
- Attend and facilitate volunteer and client match meetings
- Through interviews and online database, collect volunteer data and enter logs into database
- Provide administrative support to the department through filing and database management
- Complete required readings and journal entries
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Acknowledgement of the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
- Cross-cultural experience, sensitivity and/or interest
- Strong customer service and concern for others
- Flexibility and creativity Strong personal initiative; ability to work independently.
- Organized; strong attention to detail Willingness to learn, grow, and be stretched
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office
- At least 1 year of college experience Car (or access to transportation) and valid driver’s license
Requirements
- Acknowledgement of the mission, vision, and values of World Relief Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
- Cross-cultural experience, sensitivity and/or interest
- Strong customer service and concern for others
- Flexibility and creativity
- Strong personal initiative; ability to work independently
- Organized; strong attention to detail
- Willingness to learn, grow, and be stretched
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office
- At least 1 year of college experience Car (or access to transportation) and valid driver’s license
While some internships are unpaid, the program is competitive and you are encouraged to approach it in the same way you would a job. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, application, and to pass a Criminal Background Check. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please note that an internship with World Relief does not guarantee a future job in the organization.
