Intl. Internships
International Internships are offered by WMF fields who want to invite a short-term volunteer for a specific purpose or timeframe. An internship with Word Made Flesh places you in communities around the world that are involved in incredible transformational work and offers the opportunity for community, formation, discipleship, and service.
Periodically, we will post specific internship job descriptions and locations.
We will also be glad to take general inquiries at any time.
To begin the process for an International Internship please:
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- If you have questions about our internships, you can submit this Inquiry Form
- If you know when and where you'd be interested in interning, you can Apply Here
- You must also send out three electronic Reference Forms to the following: a professional (job) reference, a pastor or spiritual mentor, and a personal friend.
Once we receive your inquiry or your application & reference forms we will contact you as soon as possible. For detailed questions about this program,contact opportunities@wordmadeflesh.org.
Current Opportunities
We are excited to share about some of our upcoming international internship opportunities! Feel free to browse the specific internships below, but keep in mind they are constantly being updated. If you have other areas of interest we encourage you to still fill out an inquiry form and ask about opportunities to be involved!
Title: Classroom Educator Intern
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Length: from 1-3 months, or 1 year commitment
Vision
As a sign of the presence of the Kingdom of God, Word Made Flesh Moldova seeks to love and serve Jesus in community among the most vulnerable of the poor: children at-risk and their families.
Internship Summary and Responsibilities
- Create lesson plans for the activities of the after-school program (art, nature discovery/science, bible study, life skills, etc) that benefit the growth and development of children and adolescents
- Assist educators during the after-school programs
- Collaborate with team of educators to prepare, implement and evaluate curriculum
- Internship opportunities include (are not limited to)
- teaching English as a second language,
- music lessons,
- helping with the development of the hand-made cards and sewing projects,
- leading organized games for children,
- working with the IMPACT clubs in leadership and community service development in adolescents
Qualifications/Education and Experience
- Currently studying for or graduated with degree in education, psychology or related field
- Experience teaching or working with children
- Ability to collaborate well with team
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Moldova staff community
- Understands and supports the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Moldova
- Prepared to model a healthy life for children and families
- A heart for supporting a growing missional community in seeking a better future for vulnerable children
Community Involvement
Interns will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Chișinău, Moldova
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based internship; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to info@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Title: Fundraising/Development Intern
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Length: From 3 weeks to 3 months, or 1 year commitment
Vision
As a sign of the presence of the Kingdom of God, Word Made Flesh Moldova seeks to love and serve Jesus in community among the most vulnerable of the poor: children at-risk and their families.
Internship Summary and Responsibilities
- Research funding opportunities
- Develop new and existing fundraising ideas
- Connect with businesses and corporations for financial and in-kind support, both in Moldova and abroad
- Identify grant opportunities
- Assist in the completion of applications for grants and other funds
- Work with advocacy coordinator in developing promotional materials for outreach to the general public
- Contribute to the use of social media in publicizing fundraising initiatives
- Provide support for organizational events and community fundraising
- Communicate fundraising and event information to supporters
Qualifications/Education and Experience
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Relevant education or comparable work experience
- Experience of marketing for events (desirable)
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Must be an outgoing personality able to develop a strong rapport with volunteers, potential donors, and local businesses
- Ability to multi-task and problem solve
- Regularly contributes to various social media networks
- Collaborates well with a team
- A heart for supporting a growing missional community in seeking a better future for vulnerable children
Community Involvement
Interns will spend approx. 15 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Chișinău, Moldova
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based internship; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to info@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Length: From 3 weeks to 3 months, or 1 year commitment
Vision
As a sign of the presence of the Kingdom of God, Word Made Flesh Moldova seeks to love and serve Jesus in community among the most vulnerable of the poor: children at-risk and their families.
Internship Summary and Responsibilities
- Work with our Advocacy Coordinator to plan and develop strategy and materials that tell the story of Word Made Flesh Moldova in order to advocate for the vulnerable and develop new partnerships.
- Help create and send a e-newsletters
- Be deeply familiar with different social media platforms and specific usage details of each
- Regularly contribute to 2-3 social media networks
- Commit to learning about WMF Moldova culture and programs as to best facilitate communication regarding the organization
- Consistent communication with WMF Moldova to stay up-to-date on news and events in the community
Qualifications/Education and Experience
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Currently studying for or graduated with studies in communications, graphic design or media production.
- Energetic individual who enjoys connecting on social media and wants to gain expertise and skills in organizational communication for development and advocacy
- Excitement for storytelling and advocacy through graphic design, photography, and/or videography
- Knowledge and experience of photography and/or videography
- An awareness of WMF Moldova’s current style and image
- A portfolio exhibiting current expertise
- Regularly contributes to various social media networks
- Collaborates well with a team
- A heart for supporting a growing missional community in seeking a better future for vulnerable children
Community Involvement
Interns will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Chișinău, Moldova
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based internship; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to info@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Length: From 3 weeks to 3 months
Vision Statement
As a sign of the presence of the Kingdom of God, Word Made Flesh Moldova seeks to love and serve Jesus in community among the most vulnerable of the poor: children at-risk and their families.
Internship Summary and Responsibilities
- Use photography and videography to document all aspects of WMF Moldova’s work
- Work with WMF Moldova’s advocacy team to create attractive printed and online visuals, including website rotators, and create promotional videos.
- Organize and select images for presentations, publicity opportunities, etc.
- Help establish uniform look and feel for WMF Moldova imagery
- Consistent communication with WMF Moldova to stay up-to-date on news and events in the community
Qualifications
- Excitement for storytelling and advocacy through graphic design, photography, and/or videography
- Knowledge and experience of photography and/or videography
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Willingness to work within WMF Moldova current image and style
- A portfolio exhibiting current expertise
- Regularly contributes to various social media networks
- Collaborates well with a team
- A heart for supporting a growing missional community in seeking a better future for vulnerable children
Community Involvement
Interns will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Terms and Conditions of Internship
- Worksite Location: Chișinău, Moldova
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based internship; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to info@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Length: 2 weeks to 3 months
Vision
Word Made Flesh Romania prays and works for a better future for vulnerable children through personal development through partnering friends.
Internship Summary
Our Aquaponics Greenhouse is an experiment in using recyclable materials to create a sustainable greenhouse in which we involve the vulnerable children in cultivating an aquaponics garden that produces nutritious food that we can serve at the Community Center and sell in order to generate income for the Center. The intern will be expected to understand and develop the project plan, contribute to increased productivity of fish and vegetables, and involve the children in the growing process.
Qualifications/Education and Experience
- Studies or experience in greenhouses, cold-weather gardening, aqua or hydroponics, gardening or agriculture
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Romania staff community
- Preferred: studies or experience with preparing or conserving food
Community Involvement
Interns will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Galati, Romania
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based internship; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to info@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Length: 3 months
Vision
Word Made Flesh Romania prays and works for a better future for vulnerable children through personal development through partnering friends.
Internship Summary
Word Made Flesh Romania is serving primarily in a poor urban neighborhood and in a rural community. The Community Development intern would evaluate current activities and work with the Program Director in developing our strategies and implementing them in order to build social capital and support activities that are initiated and run by our neighbors.
Qualifications/Education and Experience
- Studies or experience with community development
- High emotional intelligence
- Passionate about empowering communities to be better
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Romania staff community
- Preferred: Romanian language
Community Involvement
Interns will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Galati, Romania
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based internship; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to info@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Title: Media Production Intern
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Length: From 2 weeks to 3 months
Vision
Word Made Flesh Romania prays and works for a better future for vulnerable children through personal development through partnering friends.
Internship Summary
The Media Production intern will work with our Partnership Coordinator to plan and develop strategy and materials that tell the story of Word Made Flesh Romania in order to advocate for the vulnerable and develop new partnerships. The intern will work with graphic design for print and digital productions. The will develop photography and videography for particular WMF Romania projects.
Qualifications/Education and Experience
- Currently studying for or graduated with studies in graphic design or media production
- Energetic individual who enjoys connecting on social media and wants to gain expertise and skills in organizational communication for development and advocacy
- Excitement for storytelling and advocacy through graphic design, photography, and/or videography
- Knowledge and experience of photography and/or videography
- An awareness of WMF Romania’s current style and image
- A portfolio exhibiting current expertise
- Regularly contributes to various social media networks
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Collaborates well with a team
- A heart for supporting a growing missional community in seeking a better future for vulnerable children
Community Involvement
Interns will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Galati, Romania
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based internship; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to info@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Length: 1 to 3 month internship
Vision
Word Made Flesh Romania prays and works for a better future for vulnerable children through personal development through partnering friends.
Internship Summary
The Play Therapist intern will collaborate with the WMF Romania psychologist in developing and facilitating the play therapy activities with children and youth in the WMF activities in order to direct children to healing and healthier lives. The play therapist may also support staff with trainings on self-care or child care and education.
Qualifications/Education and Experience
- Currently studying for or graduated with psychology or counseling degree
- Studies or experience with play therapy
- Ability to collaborate well with team
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Romania staff community
- Understands and supports the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Romania
- Prepared to model a healthy life for children and families
Community Involvement
Interns will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Galati, Romania
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based internship; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to info@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Title: Social Business Intern
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Length: 3 months
Vision
Word Made Flesh Romania prays and works for a better future for vulnerable children through personal development through partnering friends.
Internship Summary
Our Social Business project is designed to develop sustainable businesses that can provide sustainable wages to disadvantaged workers, thereby building the local community and preventing migration. The Social Business intern will be expected to develop existing plans for business start-ups and propose plans for new start-ups, provide marketing and economic analyses, and help develop training materials for potential employees. Up to now, we have done small projects of making and selling furniture, bags and purses, and also selling second-hand clothing. We are currently working on a greenhouse project. Our hope is that we can develop projects that generate revenue for our activities and provide employment opportunities for those in the neighborhood.
Qualifications/Education and Experience
- Currently studying for or graduated with business degree
- Other experience that seems applicable to the business (sewing, gardening, advertising, communications, etc.)
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Commitment to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Romania staff community
- Preferred: studies or experience with community development
Community Involvement
Interns will spend approx. 20 hrs a week on:
- Community prayer
- Formation reading and discussion
- Language acquisition
- Intentional interaction and service among the vulnerable
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Galati, Romania
- Full-time: 40 hours a week
- This is a support-based internship; staff commit to raising support for their salary and expenses
- Weekly Romanian language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to info@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Title: Community Center Educator
Start Date: Open Until Filled
Length: 4 months-1 year
Vision
Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone seeks to love, serve and accompany vulnerable children and families in the Kroo Bay neighborhood of Freetown.
Position Summary
The Community Center Educator will work together with our team of educators to guide the children, youth and/or adults in holistic development in accordance with WMF Sierra Leone’s vision, mission and values.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Field Director, the selected candidate will be responsible to:
- Understand and support the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone
- Build supportive relationships with children, parents, and teachers
- Learn and implement WMF Sierra Leone’s methodology of behavioral development, positive discipline and healthy attachment
- Create and maintain clean and safe place for development at Community Center
- Oversee small library and educational materials
- Model a healthy life for students
- Train and oversee volunteer tutors
- Collaborate with team of educators to prepare, implement and evaluate curriculum
- Create and monitor individual plans for children
- Assess learners’ academic ability and progress quarterly
- Assist children with homework
- Facilitate quarterly parent meetings
- Help cover fellow community members’ responsibilities when they are sick or on leave
- Help plan and participate in annual summer camp
- Optional: Educator may focus on adult literacy, English as a second language, or other specialized programs
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in education, psychology or related field
- Experience teaching or working with children
- Knowledge of childhood development
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Montessori or other experiential based education experience is ideal
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
- Full-time: 35-40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; interns commit to raising support for their expenses
- Weekly Krio language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to opportunities@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Start Date: Open until filled
Length: 2 months-1 year
Vision
Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone seeks to love, serve and accompany vulnerable children and families in the Kroo Bay neighborhood of Freetown.
Summary
The Social Media Advocate will a.) share WMFSL stories on various social media platforms; b.) seek out and apply for grants; and c.) help WMFSL community members build relationships with supporters using various social media platforms.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Directors, the selected candidate will collaborate with the Advocacy Department and will be responsible to:
- Commit to learning about WMF Sierra Leone culture and programs as to best facilitate communication regarding the organization
- Create and send a e-newsletters
- Be deeply familiar with different social media platforms and specific usage details of each
- Regularly contribute to 2-3 social media networks
- Facilitate child sponsorship program
- Seek out and apply for grants
- Train and assist community members in media publication and donor relations
- Thank donors regularly
Experience/Qualifications
- Proficient in Excel, Publisher, Word, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Periscope, blogging and other social medias
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and creatively problem solve with a team
- Good self-awareness and self-care
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
- Knowledge and experience of photography, videography, and writing
- An awareness of WMF overall branding and WMF Sierra Leone’s current style and image
- A portfolio exhibiting current expertise in social media/communications-related projects
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field
- Demonstrate prior experience in related field
Terms and Conditions
- Worksite Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
- Full-time: 35-40 hours a week
- This is a support-based position; interns commit to raising support for their expenses
- Weekly Krio language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
Send a letter of interest and your resume to opportunities@wordmadeflesh.com. Applications and reference forms will be sent upon receiving this information.
Title: Accountant
Start Date: Open Until Filled
Length: Through August 2020
Vision
Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone seeks to love, serve and accompany vulnerable children and families in the Kroo Bay neighborhood of Freetown.
Position Summary
The Intern will work together with the Administrative team to provide administrative support to WMF-Sierra Leone staff and oversee finance, accounting and budgeting. They will be an active participant in the WMF Sierra Leone community.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Field Director, the selected intern will be responsible to:
- Understand and support the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone
- Supporting WMFSL community members by giving out petty cash for ministry purposes
- Receive receipts and reimbursement requests
- Input transactions into our accounting program
- Generate quarterly reports
- Update individual staff member’s support accounts
- Work with the administrative team
- Coordinate the payment of regular bills such as water, electricity and internet
- Collaborate with the administrative team to help develop the budget for 2020
- Developing graphs and charts for bi-annual board meetings
- Prepare annual reports for both the US and local board of directors
- Participate in community rhythms such as worship and book discussions.
Qualifications
All Word Made Flesh staff are expected to exhibit a commitment to WMF’s vision, Lifestyle Celebrations, and the Lausanne Covenant. The applicant will also understand and support the vision and mission of Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone and be committed to building relationships with and investing in the WMF Sierra Leone staff community, culture and programs
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or demonstrated prior experience in related field
- Experience in non-profit accounting systems and general knowledge of standard practices
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Motivated and responsible individual able to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and creatively problem solve with a team
- Able to multi-task and resume routine with multiple interruptions
Terms and Conditions
Worksite Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Full-time: 35 hours a week
This is a support-based position; interns commit to raising support for their expenses
Weekly Krio language tutoring will be expected in order to fulfill responsibilities
Application Procedures
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