Internship, Houston

Internship

4 Days Old

Buckner Internship Community: Buckner Children and Family Services

Location: Houston, Texas

Address: 2575 Reed Rd, Houston, TX 77051 and/or 8600 Sweetwater Lane, Houston, TX 77037

Paid/Unpaid: Unpaid

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16 - 24 hours per week

NOTE: Schedules vary based on department needs and your availability

Buckner Children and Family Services is seeking passionate and dedicated interns to support our programs and services in Houston. Internships are available with the following programs: Family Hope Centers and/or Family Pathways. Join us and be a part of a dynamic team that transforms lives and uplifts families in our community. Gain invaluable experience while contributing to meaningful projects and initiatives that help families achieve their fullest potential. If you're ready to inspire hope and create lasting change, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do:

Support planning and implementing exciting activities for children and families
Shadow and manage aspects of a family case
Collaborate with team members on planning for special year round events
Join in on meetings and collaborate with team members
Perform clerical duties
Fulfill tasks assigned by staff supervisor
Learn technical skills related to the non-profit industry

What you'll accomplish:

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
Connect with fellow interns and other professionals within the company to build your network

What you'll bring:

Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree during the length of the program.
Commit to working at least 16-24 hours per week during business hours with some evening availability.
Strong academic record.
Access to own housing and transportation to/from the assigned internship site.
Must be comfortable working with children and adults of various ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, cultures, and religious beliefs.
Able to give clear written and verbal instructions to people.
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

About Buckner:

Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

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Location:: Houston
Job Type:: PartTime

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