Global Staff Care Chaplaincy Internship

Kids Alive International

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About The Position

Kids Alive International invites a graduate student from Palm Beach Atlantic University to serve as a Chaplaincy Intern during Summer 2026. This internship is designed to provide clinical ministry experience within a global, trauma-informed nonprofit context, while offering meaningful spiritual care and support to Kids Alive staff across multiple countries. The Chaplaincy Intern will complete 300–350 clinical hours over a 10–12 week period (approximately 30–35 hours per week), engaging in both individual and group-based spiritual care. The role will be primarily remote, with an initial two-day in-person orientation at Kids Alive’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia. This internship provides a unique opportunity to explore chaplaincy within a cross-cultural, organizational setting, supporting staff who serve vulnerable children and families in complex and often high-stress environments. This work will be in partnership with existing support structures, including existing staff support and the participation of local pastors. The Global Staff Care Chaplaincy Internship is designed to strengthen the spiritual and emotional well-being of Kids Alive staff while forming emerging ministry leaders who are equipped to serve in complex, cross-cultural environments.

Requirements

Graduate student in a Chaplaincy, Divinity, Counseling, or related program
Demonstrated interest in pastoral care and spiritual formation
Ability to engage cross-culturally with humility and sensitivity
Strong listening, communication, and relational skills
Comfort working in a remote and self-directed environment

Nice To Haves

Spanish language ability is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Offer one-on-one virtual meetings with staff across Kids Alive’s U.S. office and international sites
Provide prayer, encouragement, and spiritual guidance
Practice active listening and emotional support in a safe setting; boundaries of confidentiality will be clearly communicated before the start of the internship
Support staff navigating stress, burnout, secondary trauma, or personal challenges and work with KAI on ways to prevent and mitigate the effects of these things
Design and lead regular spiritual care offerings for staff, including: Prayer gatherings (new and existing), Devotional reflections, Guided spiritual practices, Opportunities for lament, reflection, and encouragement
Develop and facilitate self-care webinars and workshops for both English- and Spanish-speaking staff
Engage staff across multiple cultural contexts with humility and sensitivity
Adapt communication and care approaches for both English- and Spanish-speaking participants
Learn from global staff about the realities of ministry in diverse environments
Work collaboratively with Kids Alive leadership and HR to identify staff care needs
Participate in team meetings as appropriate
Contribute to the development of sustainable staff care practices
Assist in identifying opportunities to strengthen spiritual formation across the organization