U.S.–Based Internships at World Vision

World Vision

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Posted 4 months ago

Internship

Newton, Massachusetts

Fully Remote

Smart Summary

The internship program provides hands-on experience, impactful work, and professional development in a supportive environment. Interns will connect with other passionate professionals who share the mission of transforming vulnerable children's life stories.

World Vision is building a talent pool of students and recent graduates for U.S.-based internship opportunities. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, authorized to work in the U.S., and commit to at least 24 hours per week. Roles are available in various fields, including Accounting/Finance, Communications & Marketing, Human Resources, and Information Technology.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Accounting

Finance

Child Protection

Communications

Marketing

Global Health

Human Resources

Information Technology

Monitoring

Evaluation

Grants Management

Food Security

Emergency Affairs

Development

Microfinance

Job Description

With 75 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 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

U.S.–Based Internships at World Vision

Spring & Summer Opportunities – Talent Pool

World Vision Internships provide a three-month opportunity for talented students and recent graduates eager to explore 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

Our internship program, which runs during the spring and summer, is designed to provide hands-on experience, impactful work, and professional development in a supportive environment. While we are not actively hiring for internships at this time, we are building a Talent Pool of students and recent graduates interested in future opportunities.

If you're exploring internship options and would like to be considered when our next recruitment cycle opens, we encourage you to apply to this posting.

What Is a Talent Pool?

By applying to this posting, you’re expressing interest in potential internship roles that may open in the spring or summer. This is not an active internship opening but a way for us to connect with talented, motivated students or recent graduates ahead of our formal recruitment process.

Qualified candidates will be reviewed and contacted when internship opportunities matching their skills and interests become available.

What You Need to Know:

Details

  • Location: This specific internship program requires candidates to work remotely within the US. Candidates must reside in one of the following states where World Vision 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, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. If you are interested in pursuing other internship opportunities with another World Vision office, please find the office of interest and contact them directly.

  • Internship Cohort Dates: Spring (January–April), Summer (May–August). 

  • Stipend: Unpaid internship with a monthly stipend of $800 for U.S.-based interns

  • Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities are available (24-40 hours/week)

Eligibility

All candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age.

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or F-1 visa holder with valid CPT or OPT authorization); although this is an unpaid internship, a stipend is provided, so appropriate work authorization and E-Verify eligibility are required.

  • Must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number.

  • Commit to at least 24 hours per week for the full internship period.

  • Be a current student or recent graduate (within 2 years) of an undergraduate or graduate program

  • 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.

What roles are available?

While specific roles vary each year, our internship opportunities may include:

  • Accounting / Finance / Treasury

  • Child Protection & Participation

  • Communications & Marketing

  • Evidence, Strategy & Ministry

  • Faith & Development

  • Food Security & WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)

  • Global Health & Nutrition

  • Global Real Estate & Corporate Services

  • Global Supply Chain

  • Governance & Board Development

  • Grants Acquisition and Management

  • Human Resources / People & Culture

  • Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs

  • Information Technology

  • Learning & Development

  • Monitoring & Evaluation

  • VisionFund International (Microfinance)

What’s next?

Apply to this talent pool posting to be considered for future opportunities. Please submit a cover letter along with your resume. In your cover letter, briefly indicate your top three fields of interest or areas you would like to gain experience in. This will help us consider you for internship opportunities that best align with your career goals. You can also follow our internships page or connect with us on LinkedIn for updates on when internship applications officially open.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

World Vision

World Vision is the largest child-focused private charity in the world. Our 33,000+ staff members working in nearly 100 countries have united with our incredible supporters to impact the lives of over 200 million vulnerable children by tackling the root causes of poverty. Through World Vision every 60 seconds…a family gets water…a hungry child is fed…a family receives the tools to overcome poverty. Motivated by our faith and guided by our deep experience and expertise, we are a Christian humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world and creating lasting impact that will live on in generations to come. We serve all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

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