Overview

“We will go wherever we are needed and do whatever comes to hand.”

- Ballington & Maud Booth, Founders

Volunteers of America (VOA) is a faith-based, nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. The VOA network includes more than 16,000 full-time professionals empowering 1.5 million people annually through our 29 affiliates in 46 states. We provide hundreds of service programs, including those for seniors and people with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and those recovering from addiction. VOA is one of the nation’s most comprehensive human services charities, offering programs for communities, individuals and families. 

VOA is seeking an Intern to support our Ministry Development team.  This team works to position VOA's Ministry of Service and Church Without Walls to lead a movement of non-biased, nonprescriptive faith-based programs, resources and initiatives to growing populations of vulnerable individuals.

This position is part-time (up to 20 hours per week) and allows for On-Site or Hybrid work schedules

The internship is unpaid, however, a stipend is provided 

The selected candidate will have an exciting opportunity to support this team’s administrative, education and event activities! The Ministry Development teams' 5- year strategic goals include (but are not limited to):

Spiritual Inspiration Ministry Development office ambassadorship National office integration and partnership Consistent marketing Regular evaluation Employee engagement

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist with research for Ministry Development education and training Assist with research and content creation for Ministry Development marketing materials Affiliate and minister outreach for various Ministry Development programs Assist with the onboarding of VOA ministers into Ministry Developments new database

Qualifications:

Strong oral and written communication and collaboration skills Excellent analytical and research skills Experience with document layout and design utilizing the Microsoft Office suite and other computer programs  Must be comfortable working with the public and organizing work to meet specific deadlines

Physical Capabilities:

Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs. Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function This position will take place primarily in an office setting

Other Duties:

Please note that this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the intern for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

Candidates seeking a degree in Communications, Theology, Database Management or Social Sciences are encouraged to apply

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

VOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Volunteers of America does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Employment with VOA is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Senior Vice President of Human Resources.