Staff Care Intern

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Staff Care Culture Change Intern

Remote within the US

World Vision Internships offer a three-month opportunity for talented students and recent graduates eager to dive into the international relief and development field. We’re dedicated to giving you a meaningful learning experience, where you’ll grow, gain valuable skills, and connect with other passionate professionals who share our mission.

Internship Opportunity

Are you ready to make a real difference in how we support and care for each other at work? Join our Staff Care Team at World Vision and help us create an amazing environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Our mission is all about ensuring staff is spiritually nurtured, healthy, and safe—both physically and mentally. You’ll be part of a team that helps colleagues feel heard and provides support when they’re facing challenges, whether they’re personal or work-related.

In this role, you’ll dive into exciting activities like spreading awareness, support training, and learning how to support your peers. You’ll work with remarkable people from all levels of the organization and even connect with external resources to provide extra help when needed. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to be a part of something meaningful, we’d love to have you on board!

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate Exciting Projects and Events: Assist in organizing and managing Staff Care events like Staff Care Week 2025 and our “Mental Health at Work” campaign. Your role will involve planning, coordinating, and ensuring these events run smoothly, helping us engage and support our team effectively.

• Enhance Communications and Engagement: Support the rollout of communication strategies to boost staff engagement with our Staff Care initiatives. You’ll help manage how we share information and encourage participation, making sure our messages reach and resonate with our team.

• Capture and Share Best Practices: Gather inspiring stories and best practices from our offices and write articles for our Partnership newsletters. You’ll also help redesign and rebrand webpages on our Intranet (WV Central), making our resources more engaging and accessible.

• Analyze Data and Measure Impact: Collect and analyze data from various sources like surveys, interviews, and campaigns. You’ll help prepare reports that show how our initiatives are impacting the organization and identify areas for improvement.

• Standardize and Organize Training Materials: Assist in auditing and standardizing our training materials to create a cohesive catalog. You’ll help package Staff Care training modules and presentations, making it easier for everyone to access and use our resources effectively.

Why Join Us:

• Be Part of a Dynamic Team: You’ll get to work with a fun, diverse, and highly engaged group of people who are passionate about what they do. Regular interaction with our team will give you the chance to build valuable relationships and learn from experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

• Grow with Personalized Coaching: We’re committed to helping you succeed and grow. That’s why we offer individual coaching sessions throughout your internship. These sessions will help you get the most out of your experience and see how this opportunity aligns with your long-term goals.

• Expand Your Horizons: Explore the international relief sector, unleash your leadership skills, and strengthen your Christian faith with Weekly Professional Development Sessions.

• Transform Lives: Take on challenging and meaningful work assignments while developing your technical skills and gaining valuable hands-on experience.

• Join an Inspiring Community: Form connections with a diverse nationwide intern cohort and colleagues who, inspired by their Christian faith, support children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Prioritize building positive relationships and communicate effectively across cultures, with a sense of humor and openness to new perspectives.

• Curiosity and Critical Thinking: Demonstrate a willingness to challenge norms, ask questions, and explore different viewpoints.

• Team and Independent Work Balance: Thrive in both collaborative team environments and when working independently.

• Appreciation for Diversity: Value differences in others and show a keen sense of self-awareness in interactions.

• Effective Stress Management: Maintain a personal stress-management plan to handle challenges and stay resilient.

• Responsibility and Enthusiasm: Responsible, responsive, and enthusiastic about using your God-given talents to positively impact the world.

• Commitment to our Mission: Demonstrated commitment to and alignment with the goals, mission, and vision of World Vision, embodying its values in all aspects of your work.

What You Need to Know:

Details

• Location: Remote within the US. You must be physically located in one of the following states where WVI is registered as an employer: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

• Appropriate Fields of Study/Majors: Communications, Data Analysis, Sociology, Global Health, Mental Health, Psychology or Social Sciences, or related field.

• Internship Cohort Dates: 27 May – 22 August. 
• Stipend: this internship is unpaid, but all US-based interns receive a monthly stipend of $800.
• Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities are available (24 -40 hours/week)

Eligibility

All candidates must meet the following requirements:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Eligible to work in the United States (US Citizen/resident or F1-student visa) and have a valid US Social Security Number.
• Able to commit to at least 24 hours per week for the entire internship period: 27 May – 22 August. 
• Current student or recent graduate from an undergraduate/graduate programme (within 2 years).
• Adhere to World Vision International’s Christian Statement of Faith.
• Willingness to use own electronic devices for internship purposes, and disposition to let WVI install endpoint security software in those devices.

Applicant Types Accepted: