Spring 2027 Field-Based Internship

Samaritan's Purse; United States; On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse invites applications for its Spring 2027 Field-Based Internship, offering domestic and international opportunities. The program runs January 25, 2027 through May 7, 2027, and includes devotions, prayer support, and a strong Christian witness.

Interns may work in areas such as finance, operations, program development, communications, public health, WASH, or administrative roles, with placements based on field office needs and mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or technical degree required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and networking skills.
• Analytical, strategic thinking and leadership capabilities.
• Flexibility and willingness to serve in diverse settings.
• Ability to develop and carry out plans and solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily devotions and prayer support for ministry, donors and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, beneficiaries, and the public.
• Perform duties across internship roles depending on field office or response site.
• Support finance, operations, program development, communications, public health, or admin areas as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership potential

Willingness to serve

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical degree

Job description

Location: , United States
Job ID: 17664
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2026

Get Involved!

What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are now accepting applications for our Spring 2027 Field-Based Internship, offering both domestic and international opportunities! The internship begins on January 25, 2027, and concludes on May 7, 2027.

Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

As an Intern,you will have the opportunity to:

Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, donors, and volunteers

Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the public

Perform varying duties and responsibilities for specific internship roles, based on the field office or response site

International field-based internships: general areas of focus can include finance, operations, program development, communication, public health, agricultural programs, and technical areas such as water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)

Domestic field-based internships: general areas of focus can include volunteer management, trade-related and construction work, and general administrative areas

Follow policies and procedures of Samaritan's Purse as set forth in the Policy Manual

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

Obtaining or have obtained a bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university, or a trade-related technical degree

Suggested areas of study: Accounting/Finance, Humanitarian Aid, Disaster Relief, International Business/Studies, Operations/Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, Communications, Journalism, Organizational Leadership, Construction Management, Diesel Technology, Electrical, Plumbing, Public Health

Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), and networking skills

Analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills

Flexibility and a willingness to serve

Ability to develop and carry out plans and solve problems independently

Other duties as assigned

Type: Paid Internship

Language Requirement: Fluency in English required.While some international field offices may also require fluency in Spanish or French, there is generally no additional language requirement for the internship program.

Location:

International Interns serve at some of our Samaritan's Purse field offices, which may include Colombia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Ethiopia, and Liberia.

Domestic Interns may serve at any active North American Disaster Relief and/or US Rebuild site, with time spent at the North Wilkesboro, NC campus in between assignments.

Accompaniment: Unaccompanied

Employment timeframe: January 25 - May 7, 2027

Location: , United States
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2026

Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.