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:

Preparedness and Field Readiness 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

When disasters strike, ensuring children have access to essentials like clean water, food, and shelter is crucial. The Disaster Management (DM) team is dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable populations from physical harm, disease, educational disruption, family separation, trafficking, and exploitation. Our approach spans the entire spectrum of disaster management—from early warning systems and risk reduction to preparedness, emergency response, recovery, and ultimately transition.

The Global Centre - Disaster Management (GC-DM) provides overall leadership to World Vision's disaster management ministry, which encompasses Disaster Risk Reduction and Response. This vital ministry represents approximately 50% of World Vision's overall field programming. Our team is at the forefront of disaster risk reduction and response readiness, focusing on the critical components of disaster management before a disaster unfolds. We are dedicated to ensuring that communities are better prepared and resilient in the face of potential disasters.

What You'll Do:

Manage online resources: Assist in managing the online resources on WV Central related to the Disaster Risk Reduction Centre of Competence (DRR CoC) and preparedness-related work.

Support key priorities: Provide ad hoc support to P&FR's other priorities, including Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action, and Emergency Logistics, as needed.

Collaborate with teams: Support collaboration efforts with the Fragile Context and Peacebuilding team, with specific tasks to be determined.

Why Join Us:

Dive into disaster management: Get hands-on experience in disaster risk reduction and anticipatory action, blending theory with real-world programming.

Create impactful case studies: Learn to craft compelling case studies and briefing documents that showcase our disaster management programs.

Master SharePoint: Become a pro at using SharePoint to support a vibrant community of practice.

Work with leadership: Team up directly with our leader to boost the Disaster Risk Reduction Centre of Competence (DRR CoC) and enhance World Vision's disaster preparedness.

Benefit from mentorship: Enjoy personalized mentorship from a seasoned humanitarian with years of experience in teaching and guiding aspiring professionals, ensuring a positive and enriching learning journey.

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:

Passion for impact: A strong interest in disaster management and humanitarian action, with a drive to make a positive difference.

Tech-savvy: Ability to learn and use SharePoint as a tool for supporting a community of practice.

Analytical thinker: Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Team player: Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Cultural sensitivity: Awareness and sensitivity to the cultural and ethical considerations in the humanitarian sector.

Commitment to our Mission: You have a 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: International Development, Political Science, Public Health (development-focused), or related fields.

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: