About the role#
Compassion International offers a paid, on-site summer internship at our Global Ministry Center in Colorado Springs. This program provides an opportunity to explore your career path within a Christ-centered organization focused on global, holistic child development. Interns gain experience through hands-on work, mentorship, and community engagement.
What you'll do#
- Perform hands-on work in your specific field of interest, such as Business Support, Marketing, Graphic Design, or Project Management.
- Participate in professional development workshops and 1:1 mentorship sessions.
- Engage in spiritual formation and community activities.
- Support the broader mission of releasing children from poverty.
What you'll need#
- Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and act as a consistent witness.
- Commit to child protection standards and uphold Compassion's core cultural behaviors.
- Current standing as a college junior, senior, or recent graduate with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2029.
- Ability to work full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
- Availability for the full internship duration from May 24 to July 30, 2027.
- Legal eligibility for employment in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado (on-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $19.37 - $22.76 per hour.
- Housing is available for a low cost.
About Compassion International
Compassion International is a Christian child development ministry founded in 1952. It works to release children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty. The organization partners with over 8,000 local churches across 25 countries to provide holistic support. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people globally.
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