English Conversation Partners Intern- 2025850

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?  Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering. If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY: World Relief seeks a....

RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete all required World Relief trainings (which includes Adult

Education Basics and English Conversation Partners). Learn and implement guidelines for English conversation sessions with English language learners. Provide direct, in-person support to their conversation partners for conversation sessions (60-90 minutes per client per week).

Assist regional volunteer coordinator with client intake tracking, volunteer-client matching, scheduling coordination, and follow-up communication to support successful partnerships. Serve as a point of contact for routine volunteer questions and help connect volunteers with appropriate staff support when needed. Track participation, attendance, volunteer engagement, and program outcomes using established reporting systems.

Maintain and organize online educational resources (for clients and volunteers), attendance records, and program documentation. Collect and organize participant and volunteer feedback to help evaluate and improve the English Conversation Partners program. General office support duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS: Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief Desire to serve vulnerable communities Acknowledge World Relief’s faith statement Fluency in written and spoken English Strong digital literacy skills and familiarity with MS Suite Must be highly organized and attentive to details Commitment to a set schedule to be available to meet with clients at consistent times Hold current valid US Driver’s License; regular access to a personal vehicle required; must pass Motor Vehicle check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Able to work effectively and sensitively with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds; cross-cultural and/or language learning experience a plus but not required Comfortable communicating cross-culturally with clients with limited English Able to follow written and oral directions, learn, and retain new information quickly Able to work independently and self-manage tasks and time Outgoing, friendly, quickly build rapport, and put people at ease

While some internships are unpaid, the program is competitive and you are encouraged to approach it in the same way you would a job. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, application, and to pass a Criminal Background Check. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please note that an internship with World Relief does not guarantee a future job in the organization.