Corporate Services Intern

With 75 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 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Services Intern

In-person from World Vision’s Los Angeles Office

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 are dedicated to providing you with a meaningful learning experience, where you will grow, acquire valuable skills, and connect with other passionate professionals who share our mission.

Internship Opportunity

Join World Vision's dynamic Corporate Services team as an intern and contribute to our mission of delivering essential administrative and facility management services to global offices. Services include but are not limited to courier services, facilities management, occupancy planning, health & safety, and the creation of standard operating procedures. Providing these services allows departments to focus on their respective ministries and functions efficiently, effectively, and safely. The Corporate Services strategic goal is to manage, develop, enhance, and streamline all administrative and facility processes to ensure the highest quality of service to all who enter our facilities, aligning with our global strategy.

What You'll Do:

• Project Management: Coordinate project timelines, goals, and deliverables across departments and global offices to enhance operational efficiency.

• Technology Integration: Research, develop, and implement innovative technological solutions to streamline administrative processes and support global operations.

• Occupancy Planning: Assist in the implementation of best practices for space utilization and facility management across diverse global locations.

• Event/Chapel Coordination: Support planning and execution efforts for large-scale events, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline constraints.

Why Join Us

• Develop Effective Project Management Skills: Gain proficiency in communication, planning, organizing, and delivering projects across various levels within specified deadlines.

• Spiritual Development: Participate in regular devotionals and chapel services to nurture your spiritual growth and personal development.

• Expand Your Horizons: Explore the international relief sector, unleash your leadership skills, and strengthen your Christian faith with Weekly Professional Development Sessions

• Transform Lives: Take on challenging and meaningful work assignments while developing your technical skills and gaining valuable hands-on experience.

• 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:

• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for document management and communication purposes.

• Project Coordination: Ability to effectively coordinate with multiple stakeholders to achieve project goals and deadlines.

• Communication Skills: Professional communication abilities in email, phone, and in-person interactions.

• Responsibility and Enthusiasm: You bring a strong sense of responsibility and enthusiasm, ready to use your God-given talents to make a positive difference in the world

• 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

• Internship Location: In-person from World Vision’s Monrovia, California, Office.

• Appropriate Fields of Study/Majors: Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, Hospitality, or related fields are preferred but not necessary.

• Internship Cohort Dates: 25 January – 23 April, 2027. 

• 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 (20-40 hours/week)

Eligibility

All candidates must meet the following requirements:

• At least 18 years of age.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or F-1 student visa holder with valid work authorization) and possess a valid U.S. Social Security Number.

• Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week for the entire internship period: 25 January – 23 April, 2027. 

• 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:

Local Applicants Only
 

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organisation with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the world´s most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments.

About Us

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, 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.

Learn more about our work at wvi.org.

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Our Culture

Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 31,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child.

A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision.

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Your Rewards

Our people are our greatest asset.

Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work.

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