Emergency Communications Innovation and AI Intern

WVI•Home Working, CA

8h•$800•Remote

About The Position

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 giving you a meaningful learning experience, where you will grow, gain valuable skills, and connect with other passionate professionals who share our mission. Join the Global Centre Emergency Communications Team and help strengthen World Vision's communications response to humanitarian emergencies around the world. Our team provides strategic leadership for emergency messaging, media engagement, digital content, storytelling, and rapid-response communications that help ensure the needs and stories of crisis-affected children and families reach media outlets, donors, supporters, and decision-makers. As an Emergency Communications Innovation and AI Intern, you will support initiatives that improve the speed, effectiveness, and coordination of emergency communications through artificial intelligence, automation, information management, and digital transformation. Your work will help enhance how emergency communications teams access information, collaborate, track performance, and respond during humanitarian crises, ultimately contributing to greater impact for vulnerable children and communities.

Requirements

Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly SharePoint, Teams, Microsoft Lists, Copilot, and Power Automate.
Ability to analyze data and create dashboards, reports, or performance insights using digital tools.
Knowledge of metadata, taxonomy, document management, information architecture, and knowledge-sharing practices.
Experience with or strong interest in AI-enabled solutions, workflow automation, process improvement, and digital collaboration technologies.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and develop practical solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and cultures.
Interest in exploring new technologies, experimenting with innovative approaches, and driving continuous improvement.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.
Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.
Demonstrated commitment to and alignment with the goals, mission, and vision of World Vision, embodying its values in all aspects of your work.
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 a 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 on those devices.

Nice To Haves

Experience building SharePoint sites, Power BI reports, Power Automate workflows, Copilot agents, or similar automation and AI solutions is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Analyze emergency communications workflows and identify opportunities to streamline processes using Microsoft 365, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
Design and support solutions that reduce manual effort, improve situational awareness, accelerate approvals, and enhance communications delivery during emergencies.
Create dashboards, reporting tools, and performance insights that track emergency communications outputs, media coverage, website performance, StoryHub usage, and social media engagement.
Improve information accessibility through enhanced metadata, taxonomy, document management, and knowledge-sharing practices.
Support the design, testing, and implementation of Microsoft Copilot agents and other AI-enabled tools that help communicators quickly access information and improve operational effectiveness.
Develop templates, collaboration workspaces, documentation, training materials, and other resources that strengthen emergency communications capabilities across global teams.
Research emerging AI, automation, and digital transformation practices used by humanitarian organizations, media organizations, and other sectors.
Evaluate innovative approaches and develop recommendations or prototypes that improve the agility, effectiveness, and responsiveness of emergency communications.