Internship

The Buckner Family Hope Center is a community-based place of hope where families go to find strength and empowerment to reach their fullest God-given potential. The key to the Family Hope Center is not merely programs but the passion-driven staff and volunteers who devote themselves to walking alongside families through trials and struggles and ultimately towards success as defined by that family.

Type of Internship: In-person with some remote work 

Paid/Unpaid: Unpaid

Basic Functions: The Buckner Family Hope Center is looking for dedicated and passionate interns to support the work of our Family Coaches, Family Pathways Program, Community Coordinators, and Children/Teen Programs

The duties include:

• Administrative work which might include creating documents, emailing or calling clients, etc.
• Assisting with planning and implementing activities for kids and teens
• Assisting with the afterschool class for kids and teens
• Assisting with planning for our Trunk-or-Treat, Thanksgiving, and Christmas events
• Attending team meetings
• Remaining flexible and willing to perform a variety of tasks with the team

Objectives:

• Develop a working knowledge of non-profits and how to carry out successful ministry in an underserved community
• Grow in skills related to working with children and families living in vulnerable situations
• Learn how to work collaboratively with team members from various departments
• Be trained and developed in ways that will be applicable for future employment

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to commit to working at least 10-15 hours per week during business hours with some evening availability.
• Must be comfortable working with children and adults of various ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, cultures, and religious beliefs.
• Must be able to give clear written and verbal instructions to people.

Skills needed include time management, organization, problem-solving, and ability to lead a youth class. Must be servant-hearted and passionate to learn!

*An orientation and background check are required for this position.

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