US Disaster Relief Internship – Fall 2025
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Job Description
About Company
Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization founded in 1970. Its core mission is to provide spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world in Jesus’ name. They assist victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine, with the overarching purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization also aims to serve the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The organization’s foundation is deeply rooted in its Christian faith, as outlined in its Statement of Faith, which employees and interns are expected to uphold. This includes beliefs in:
• The Bible as the infallible Word of God.
• One God existing in three persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit).
• The deity, virgin birth, sinless life, miraculous works, atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension, and personal return of Jesus Christ.
• Salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit.
• The present ministry and indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
• The resurrection of both saved (eternal life) and lost (eternal punishment).
• The spiritual unity of believers in Jesus Christ as members of His body, the church.
• The responsibility of all believers for evangelism and discipleship.
• God’s plan for human sexuality to be expressed only within the context of marriage between one genetic male and one genetic female.
• Dedication to prayer, service, God’s authority, and evangelism.
• The sacredness of human life from conception to natural end, and concern for the physical and spiritual needs of others.
• God’s creation of each person as biologically male or female, reflecting His image.
Employees and interns are expected to maintain a strong Christian witness and a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ.
Job Description, Detailed
Job Title: US Disaster Relief Internship – Fall 2025
Application Details:
• Application Deadline: June 20th, 2025.
• Required Documents: Cover letter and resume.
Program Overview:
The Internship Program at Samaritan’s Purse is designed for college students and recent graduates. It offers an opportunity to use skills to impact a hurting world by providing general exposure to:
• Relief scenarios.
• Ministry and evangelistic outreach efforts.
• The programs and operations of Samaritan’s Purse.
Interns will work alongside seasoned staff and receive on-the-job training in various roles at US Disaster and Rebuild sites.
Key Job Duties:
• 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 general public.
• Participate on a team of volunteers.
• Shadow program management staff, construction foreman, and construction worker roles.
• Learn about volunteer coordination.
• Follow all policies and procedures of Samaritan’s Purse as outlined in the Policy Manual.
• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Suggested Degrees (but not required): Disaster relief, construction management, diesel technology, electrical, plumbing, and other related fields.
• Core Qualities:
• A heart to serve and assist individuals impacted by disaster, specifically “in Jesus Name.”
• Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), and networking skills.
• Analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop and carry out plans and solve problems independently.
Job Location:
This is an on-site internship. Interns will be placed based on the needs of field sites, depending on current disaster responses and rebuild sites. This means the internship will be at multiple US Disaster and/or Rebuild sites within the US, with periods spent at the North Wilkesboro campus in between assignments.
