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Spring 2027 Field-Based Internship

Samaritan's Purse · United States · 2 wk ago
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At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do. We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

About the role

We are now accepting applications for our Spring 2027 Field-Based Internship, offering both domestic and international opportunities. The internship begins on January 25, 2027, and concludes on May 7, 2027. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

  • Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, donors, and volunteers
  • Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the public
  • Perform varying duties and responsibilities for specific internship roles, based on the field office or response site

Responsibilities

International field-based internships: general areas of focus can include:

  • Finance
  • Operations
  • Program development
  • Communication
  • Public health
  • Agricultural programs
  • Technical areas such as water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)

Domestic field-based internships: general areas of focus can include:

  • Volunteer management
  • Trade-related and construction work
  • General administrative areas
  • Follow policies and procedures of Samaritan's Purse as set forth in the Policy Manual

Requirements

  • Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
  • Obtaining or have obtained a bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university, or a trade-related technical degree
  • Suggested areas of study:
    • Accounting/Finance
    • Humanitarian Aid
    • Disaster Relief
    • International Business/Studies
    • Operations/Supply Chain
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Communications
    • Journalism
    • Organizational Leadership
    • Construction Management
    • Diesel Technology
    • Electrical
    • Plumbing
    • Public Health
  • Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), and networking skills
  • Analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills
  • Flexibility and a willingness to serve
  • Ability to develop and carry out plans and solve problems independently
  • Fluency in English required. While some international field offices may also require fluency in Spanish or French, there is generally no additional language requirement for the internship program.

Schedule

January 25 - May 7, 2027

Location

International Interns: serve at some of our Samaritan's Purse field offices, which may include Colombia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Ethiopia, and Liberia.

Domestic Interns: may serve at any active North American Disaster Relief and/or US Rebuild site, with time spent at the North Wilkesboro, NC campus in between assignments.

This is an unaccompanied position.

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