Internship

Buckner International • Houston, TX

225d • Remote

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Gain experience in a non-profit environment
• Develop skills related to working with children and families
• Learn collaborative work with team members from various departments
• Training and development applicable for future employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees