Resource Development Intern

What you'd do

• 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, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
• Appropriate Fields of Study/Majors: International development, monitoring & evaluation, data collection and management, English, communications, economics, marketing, public policy, finance, nonprofit management, or related fields.
• Internship Cohort Dates: 25 January – 23 April, 2027.
• 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 (20-40 hours/week)
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or F-1 student visa holder with valid work authorization) and possess a valid U.S. Social Security Number.
• Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week for the entire internship period: 25 January – 23 April, 2027.
• Current student or recent graduate from an undergraduate/graduate programme (within 2 years).
• Adhere to World Vision International’s Christian Statement of Faith.

What you get

• Gain Skills in ArcGIS: Learn to use ArcGIS for geospatial analysis and reporting, enhancing your technical and mapping skills.
• Enhance Grant Writing Skills: Working with experienced grant writers, develop convincing proposal development skills
• Enhance Donor Communication Experience: Contribute to donor communications, improving your ability to construct impactful reports and stories.
• Develop Technical Understanding: Build your technical comprehension of how microfinance plays an important role in long-term community development and in disaster response.
• Client Connection: Experience the real-world impact of your work by connecting with key client-facing staff in the field, ensuring you see the direct correlation between your efforts and the clients we serve.
• 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.
• Strong Writing Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through written reports, presentations, and donor communications.
• Eagerness to Learn: A willingness and ability to quickly learn new skills, tools, and technologies, including GIS and the FAST product.