Project Management and Communication Intern

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Communications Intern

Remote within the US  

World Vision Internships offer a three-month opportunity for talented students and recent graduates eager to dive into the international relief and development field. We’re dedicated to giving you a meaningful learning experience, where you’ll grow, gain valuable skills, and connect with other passionate professionals who share our mission.

Internship Opportunity

Join World Vision’s Field Strategy and Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (DMEAL) team as a Project Management & Communications Intern. Our team drives program quality worldwide by equipping Field Offices with the tools, systems, and evidence needed to design, monitor, and adapt programs that deliver real impact for children. Through this internship, you’ll help strengthen how we manage projects, organize knowledge, and communicate learning across our global network.

What You'Ll Do:

• Project Management Support: Assist in planning, tracking, and coordinating projects within the DMEAL team. Maintain task trackers, prepare status updates, monitor timelines, and flag risks or bottlenecks.
• Communications & Design: Create engaging content for internal audiences, such as newsletters, updates, and announcements, and design visual products (infographics, one-pagers, presentations) using Canva or similar tools.
• Website Revamp: Contribute to refreshing the Field Strategy & DMEAL internal site by organizing resources and making the platform more accessible and user-friendly.
• Document Management: Collect, organize, and archive country DMEAL resources in standardized filing systems to ensure knowledge is easy to find and share.
• Knowledge Products: Format and edit guidance, toolkits, and quick reference guides that support global learning.
• General Team Support: Provide administrative and creative support during meetings, capture notes, and contribute fresh ideas to strengthen our knowledge-sharing culture.

Why Join Us

• Expand Your Technical Expertise: Gain hands-on experience in internal website development and content management by updating and restructuring resources on wvcentral.org using SharePoint or similar platforms. You will also develop practical knowledge of knowledge management and information organization within a global NGO context.
• Boost Your Creative & Communication Skills: Strengthen your ability to design and communicate for professional internal audiences using tools like Canva to create infographics and presentations. You will refine your writing and editing skills for clear, engaging communications while deepening your understanding of strategy, program quality, and DMEAL frameworks in international development.
• Grow as a Collaborative Leader: Enhance your collaboration, project management, and problem-solving skills in a cross-cultural, virtual team environment. You will participate in regular team meetings for visibility into global strategy and program quality work, take ownership of specific projects, and contribute to team deliverables.
• Elevate Your Professional Profile: Showcase your work to a broader audience within the organization and receive personalized mentorship to support your career development in international development and communications.
• Transform Lives: Take on challenging and meaningful work assignments while developing your technical skills and gaining valuable hands-on experience.
• Join an Inspiring Community: Form connections with a diverse nationwide intern cohort and colleagues who inspired by their Christian faith support children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places.

What You’Ll Bring:

• Project Management Interest/Skills: Ability to track tasks, manage timelines, and support coordination across multiple projects.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to organize and manage documents systematically for easy access and accuracy.
• Creative Design Knowledge: Familiarity with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Suite, or equivalent platforms to create engaging visual content.
• Communication Skills:  Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for document management and communication, with a willingness to learn collaboration platforms like SharePoint and Teams.
• Detail-Oriented Mindset: Strong attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Collaborative Approach: A team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and contribute in a cross-cultural, virtual environment.
• Responsibility and Enthusiasm: You bring a strong sense of responsibility and enthusiasm, ready to use your God-given talents to make a positive difference in the world
• Commitment to our Mission: Alignment with World Vision’s goals and values, lived out in your work.

What You Need To Know:

Details

• Location: Remote within the US. You must be physically located in one of the following states where WVI is registered as an employer: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
• Appropriate Fields of Study/Majors: Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, International Development, International Relations, Global Studies, Public Administration, Public Policy, Knowledge/Information Management, Graphic Design or Digital Media (with interest in development/NGO sector), or related fields.
• Internship Cohort Dates: 26 January – 24 April, 2026. 
• Stipend: This internship is unpaid, but all US-based interns receive a monthly stipend of $800.
• Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities are available (20-40 hours/week)

Eligibility

All candidates must meet the following requirements:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or F-1 student visa holder with valid work authorization) and possess a valid U.S. Social Security Number.
• Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week for the entire internship period: 26 January – 24 April, 2026. 
• Current student or recent graduate from an undergraduate/graduate programme (within 2 years).
• Adhere to World Vision International’s Christian Statement of Faith.
• Willingness to use own electronic devices for internship purposes, and disposition to let WVI install endpoint security software in those devices.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only