ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization that is fighting for change that lasts, right here in the U.S. and across the globe. We bring sustainable solutions to the world’s greatest problems – disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression, and mass displacement. The organization is approximately 75 years old and has worked in over 100 countries around the world since its founding.
In the United States, we come alongside local churches, community organizations and hundreds of individual volunteers to support newly arriving refugee and other immigrant families. Today, we are proud to partner with over 6,000 local churches, and 95,000 volunteers globally to bring hope, healing and transformation to the most vulnerable.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
The Community Engagement department provides support towards all areas of WR Sacramento by organizing volunteer, community, and Church engagement. The CE team focuses on the expansion and growth of the field office through corporate partnerships, volunteer coordination, and grant application.
Role & Responsibilities
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Marketing & Social Media Intern [Communications Intern]
- Reports to the CE Manager/Director on social media management and developing a strategy for online engagement consistent with the World Relief brand
- Develop and execute story ideas that communicate the impact of World Relief and raise awareness of refugees in our local community
- Conduct interviews with relevant parties to gather information, quotes and releases
- Write for a variety of platforms (newsletter, social media, website and marketing materials), help growing WR Sacramento’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram audiences
- Assist in organizing and segmenting email lists, keeping digital marketing, communication materials, and programs organized
- Complete research on communication, marketing and other topics related to WR (Office location)’s ministry
- Complete required readings and journal entries
- Other duties as assigned
Events Intern [Engagement Manager]
- Assist the CE Manager with event creation to strengthen community engagement with cultivating and stewarding donors (individuals, church partners, corporations, and foundations)
- Implement an effective acquisition strategy for potential individual donors and church partners
- Craft compelling content to attract and engage new supporters.
- Oversee engagement and giving campaigns throughout the internship
- Optimize campaign effectiveness to drive donor participation
- Execute all direct-mail appeals for current and lapsed donors, ensuring timely and impactful communication with donors
- Conduct thoughtful donor and engagement surveys periodically, analyze survey results and recommend actionable changes to enhance donor satisfaction and retention
- Other duties as assigned
Volunteer Engagement Intern [Volunteer Coordinator]
- Assist the CE Department with promoting opportunities for engagement from the community through volunteer appreciation and database management
- Develop new and continuing training and education opportunities for volunteers
- Train volunteers who assist with various resettlement activities such as picking up families from the airport or taking them grocery shopping
- Monitor volunteer activities, providing support and guidance as needed, keeping a detailed record
- Work with case managers to schedule volunteer services with newly arrived clients
- Fill in for volunteers when needed
- Maintain clear and effective communication with volunteers, clients, volunteer engagement team and case managers
- Other duties as assigned
Church & Community Intern [Church Mobilizer]
- Work with to build community engagement towards refugee resettlement and will gain expertise in the intersections of justice and spiritual practice
- Mobilize and equip local churches in Sacramento to engage with refugees and other immigrants.
- Set up opportunities for Sacramento WR to table, speak, and teach at churches, making sure member of the WR staff is prepped to attend these events.
- Recruit new churches to partner and strengthen partnerships with key churches.
- Recruit volunteers and Good Neighbor Teams, connecting them with the Volunteer Specialist and Good Neighbor Team Specialist for training and support.
- Facilitate church-based outreach and advocacy initiatives in the local community.
- Monitor and report on church mobilization activities and outcomes in the region
- Other duties as assigned
Grants Intern [Grants Specialist]
- Work in conjunction with the CE team to research and apply for grants from public and private sources as well as develop systems for reporting and compliance
- Foster pathways of refugee and immigrant self-sufficiency and integration with our funding partners
- Assist inwriting letters of intent, template letters of support, and other supporting documents needed for the proposal or proposal process
- Research literature and publications to support funding proposals as needed
- Write, edit, and submit compelling grant proposals, site profiles, and workplans as needed
- Compare, review, and enter grant data into grantor software systems; review data for accuracy and work with program leads to address inaccurate or missing data.
- Spot-check electronic and hard copy files for assigned grant-funded projects to ensure grant program compliance with federal regulations and/or funder requirements
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Marketing & Social Media Intern [Communications Intern]
- Organized; attention to detail
- Cross-cultural experience, sensitivity and/or interest
- Exemplary writing samples and/or publications that show strong writing and interpersonal communication skills
- Car (or access to transportation) and valid driver’s license
- Events Intern [Engagement Manager]
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Able to manage details while producing a large output of content and work
- Strong team orientation, able to collaborate well with others, share ideas openly, and adapt plans based on input of others
- Valid Driver’s license
- Volunteer Engagement Intern [Volunteer Coordinator]
- Experience volunteering or in volunteer coordination, training, or a related field with strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Demonstrated ability to work sensitively and effectively in cross-cultural settings
- Flexibility of hours: occasional weekend and evening hours required
- Valid Driver's License
- Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working with refugees or in a non-profit setting
- Church & Community Intern [Church Mobilizer]
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Current Driver’s License and access to vehicle
- Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals
- Working towards Bachelor's degree in any related field
- Grants Intern [Grants Specialist]
- Excellent oral and written abilities; experience writing compelling grant proposals or other technical writing is desired
- Ability to motivate others using diplomacy, clear communication, and effective systems and processes
- Ability to manage and prioritize competing tasks to meet multiple, simultaneous deadlines
- Proactive and assertive with strong project management skills and attention to detail
Requirements
- Passion about community connections & gathering resources
- Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and clean driving record
While some internships are unpaid, the program is competitive and you are encouraged to approach it in the same way you would a job. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, application, and to pass a Criminal Background Check. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please note that an internship with World Relief does not guarantee a future job in the organization.
