Summer Internships
Come gain insight into one of the largest non-profits in the United States and be part of the mission to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
Our 10-15 week internship programs provide students with the opportunity to gain professional experience in a variety of areas within Compassion ranging from information technology (IT), accounting, and human resources (HR) to church engagement, graphic design, and video editing.
We believe that your calling can be lived out through your career and skills. Be a part of an internship program that fits both your passion and education, and watch your career and calling collide!
For Summer 2019, we are looking for college students who have just completed their junior or senior year (graduation dates of December 2018-May 2020). This is a full-time (40 hours/week), paid internship at Compassion International’s Global Ministry Center (GMC) located in adventurous Colorado Springs, Colorado. Undergraduate salaries range based on experience and position.
In order to gain a deeper understanding of Compassion's programs, the first week of the internship is spent on an optional mission trip to one of Compassion's country offices and Child Development Centers in Latin or Central America. All interns will report to the Global Ministry Center the Monday following their return to begin working in their position.
BEFORE APPLYING FOR AN INTERNSHIP POSITION, please make sure you meet the applicant requirements for the Internship Program:
- Must be a college student with an expected graduation date between December 2018 and May 2020.
- Must have a cumulative 3.2 GPA or higher.
- Must be available for the entire internship period.
- Must have own transportation to Compassion International's Global Ministry Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- Must be legally eligible for employment in the United States (i.e., if an international student, must already have a work or study visa, SSN, etc.).
- Must maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
- Must act as an advocate for children-raising awareness of the needs, neglect, nurture, and potential of children in poverty and challenging and enabling those within one's influence to greater involvement and effectiveness on behalf of children.
PLEASE READ the hiring process, applicant qualifications, and all the Intern Program details online at www.compassion.com/intern