Internship - Buckner International
Houston, TX
About the Job
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.
EEO
The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
